Login / RegisterCTSI Associate Membership £95
There are several ways to enter CTSI Associate Membership to receive the post-nominals ACTSI showing your professional commitment. This membership continues you on the path to CTSI Full Membership.
Eligibility
- DCA part 1, DTS part 1, FCATS, CSCATS, CPCF, Stage 1 QF, Stage 1 Certificate of Competency awarded by CTSI
- Upon CTSI Competency Course Completion: At the point of membership renewal, upgrade to Associate Membership and receive honorifics.
Membership Upgrade
As a CTSI Associate Member, you're just one step away from achieving Full Membership and ultimately becoming a Certified Trading Standards Practitioner (CTSP). This status is highly respected by colleagues and courts nationwide, enhancing your professional standing in the field.
CTSI Associate Membership (£95) - apply now
Top 3 benefits for a CTSI Associate Membership
1) Discounted training and qualifications opportunities:
★ One free delegate pass
To the CTSI Annual Conference, valued at over £585 (currently £195 per day). CTSI's annual, three-day conference is essential for anyone in the Trading Standards profession. Every year, it's jam-packed full of guest speakers - from the profession, from politics and from around the world - talking on all the hot-button topics. There are dozens of Q&A plenary sessions and access to 50+ exhibitors from across the public and private sectors. You'll also get the chance to meet with up to 800 of your peers, from all parts of the country.
★ Exclusive discounts on CTSI training courses
Including the Aspiring Leaders training programme, designed to build confidence and capabilities for officers who would like to develop the skills to take on more responsibility in the future. Also discounts on a plethora of Professional Competency Training offered by CTSI.
★ Access to CTSI Webinars
We support your learning with CTSI run webinars, keep a look out on our social media @CTSI_UK and on the CTSI website for updates.
★ Sustain and prove your competency
With free access to our Continuing Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Scheme, worth £126.50 + VAT.
★ Demonstrate your professionalism
Qualifying members can demonstrate their professionalism with Post-Nominal Letters – ACTSI.
CTSI Associate Membership (£95) - apply now
Did You Know? A three-day attendance pass to CTSI's Annual Conference costs more than £585. But, with your Associate Membership, it's FREE.
2) Network with peers across the Regulatory and Trading Standards Profession
★ You can become a member of your nearest CTSI Branch
Receive extra training and networking opportunities in your local area, as well as support from a network of professionals who genuinely want to see you do well in your career - and will help you achieve it.
★ Access to Lead Officers
Receive advice and support through our network of specialist Lead Officers.
3) Tailored Communications:
★Journal of Trading Standards - our biannual printed magazine
Keeping you up-to-date and informed of what’s happening in the world of Trading Standards.
★ Updates from the online Journal of Trading Standards
Informing you throughout your professional journey.
★ Access to the members-only area of CTSI's website
Login and find your dedicated resource page with exclusive, members-only content.
CTSI Associate Membership (£95) - apply now
You can see the full suite of membership benefits here.
Don’t forget!
You can Claim Up to 40% Tax Relief on Membership Fees and Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner (CTSP) registration (depending on your tax band). Complete the tax relief form and return to your local tax office. You can access the form here.
