CTSI Student Membership

Be part of your own professional body - and be proud of the impact you and your colleagues have on consumers AND businesses across the UK.

The Chartered Trading Standard Institute's special Student Membership package is designed to support you through this stage of your professional journey, and set you up for the next step in your career. Here, we tell you what you need to do to check you're eligible - and what's included in your Student Membership.

Did You Know?  CTSI Student Membership is actually included in the cost of your qualification registration. So... what are you waiting for? Claim yours today.

Entry Routes into the Profession

There are a number of ways to join the Trading Standards profession. Whichever route you choose, you're guaranteed a fascinating, dynamic and ever-changing career, with different challenges every single day. Plus, you'll be doing something that provides genuine help to communities all around the UK. 

Student Membership Benefits

Membership of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute includes a number of key benefits. Some, you may know about already, as well as others that might surprise you. 

1) Training and Qualifications:

★ FREE Entry to CTSI's flagship Annual Conference

CTSI's annual, three-day conference is essential for anyone entering the Trading Standards profession, or wanting to boost their exam readiness. 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. With 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. Without membership, a three-day attendance pass costs more than £675, but with your Student Membership it's FREE.

★ Member-Rates on External Training

Top up your qualifications with specialist competencies or soft skills - all at discounted rates.

★ FREE access to CTSI Webinars

We support your learning and all CTSI run webinars are free to our Student Members.

★ Learning Management System

All the resources you need to successfully navigate through your career.

★ FREE access to our dedicated Qualifications Guidance pages

We will support you through your qualification journey. We are here to ensure you succeed and go from strength to strength. We're in this together.

Did You Know?  A three-day attendance pass to CTSI's Annual Conference costs more than £675. But, with your Student Membership, it's FREE.

2) Peer Support and Networking:

★ Our Network of Regional Branches

You can become a member of your nearest CTSI Branch - and 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.

★ Eligibility to serve as Student Rep on the Branch Executive, and run for Student Member of the CTSI Council

Elevate your profile and your voice within the Trading Standards community.

★ Student Member Meetings (biannual)

Tell us your thoughts and discuss themes with your peers in virtual meetings.

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.

★ Student section in the Head Office Update

Dedicated area of our monthly newsletter, to keep you informed.

★ Line-Manager Care Package

Your line-manager receives useful information on your career path, so they can support your journey effectively.

4) Other Benefits:

★ College of Fellows

A registered charity that supports both the educational activities of CTSI and the wider Trading Standards profession, by offering vital help for the families and dependants of Trading Standards professionals in times of crisis.

Support for research is available where it is for the benefit of members, the Trading Standards community, and the general public. CoF may provide up to 100% funding of costs for CTSI Members who meet the criteria.

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Your Career in Trading Standards

Earlier this year, we worked with our fellow CTSI Members in Trading Standards Scotland to produce this film - to help other young people understand that an exciting and varied career awaits anyone embarking on a career in Trading Standards. And CTSI will be by your side, every step of the way.

Apply for CTSI Student Membership

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CTSI Student Member, please get in touch at: [email protected].

Or simply click on the link below to open our Membership Application Form (opens in a new tab/window) - and make a small investment in your future career in Trading Standards, with BIG rewards (CTSI Student Membership is already included in the cost of your qualification registration).