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CTSI Affiliate Membership £75

Welcome to all parties that want to support the cause of regulatory and trading standards professionals.

CTSI Affiliate Membership is ideal for individuals who want to further themselves professionally through discounted CTSI training and qualifications. You can also benefit from a plethora of learning and networking with peers in your area.

 

Eligibility
  • Open to individuals not eligible for any other class of membership.
  • Available to those with a keen interest in or a desire to promote the interests and objectives of the CTSI.
  • Accessible to individuals working outside of trading standards and regulatory profession.

CTSI Affiliate Membership (£75) - apply now

Entry Routes into the Profession

There are a few pathways into gaining a year of complimentary membership worth £75:

  • Duration: One year upon membership application approval.
  • Conditions: Awarded free of charge when an individual commences any of the following:
    • Any professional competency course offered by CTSI.
    • BCCPS course.

Certificate of competency Terms & Conditions

CTSI individual membership is offered on the following terms.

  • This offer is available for Affiliate Membership only. Individuals who already hold any CTSI qualification are not eligible for this offer and should apply for the appropriate grade of membership.
  • Affiliate Membership is included within the course fee and is provided at no additional cost for the first year. Membership fees will become payable upon the first annual renewal date.
  • Upon successful completion of the course and award of the Certificate of Competency, members will be transferred to the appropriate membership category and charged the applicable membership subscription fee at the next point of membership renewal.
  • If membership is no longer required following completion of the course, written notification must be provided to the Institute (email is acceptable) in accordance with the Institute's Regulations.
  • If you are currently a non-member, please indicate your willingness or otherwise to receive CTSI communications in relation to membership offers only via the application form.

By completing and submitting the CTSI application form I agree to the above terms and conditions

Membership Upgrade

Upon Course Completion: At the point of membership renewal, upgrade to Associate membership and receive voting rights and honorifics.

Top 3 benefits for a CTSI Affiliate Membership

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. 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. Without membership, a three-day attendance pass costs more than £585, but with your Affiliate Membership it's FREE

★ 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.

 

Did You Know?  A three-day attendance pass to CTSI's Annual Conference costs more than £585. But, with your Affiliate Membership, it's FREE.

2) Discounted training and qualification opportunities

★ Demonstrate you professionalism

Qualifying members can demonstrate their professionalism with Post-Nominal Letters – MCTSI or ACTSI.

★ Exclusive discounts on CTSI Training Courses

Through discounts on a plethora of Professional Competency Training.

★ 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.

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 Affiliate Membership (£75) - apply now

More information

You can find out more about CTSI Membership - and  see the full suite of member benefits - in our new Membership Brochure. Please click on the brochure on the left image to view (opens in a new tab/window).

Don’t forget ...

Spread the cost of membership and enjoy discounts on your subscription by paying via Direct Debit, 0% APR, monthly cost £5.50, total cost £66.

You may be eligible to 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. Access the form here.