Exam preparation on-demand course

Author: IStructE

Date published

1 November 2024

Price
£295 + VAT

Exam preparation on-demand course

Exam preparation

Author

IStructE

Date published

1 November 2024

Author

IStructE

Price

£295 + VAT

Preparing for the CM examination can be challenging. This on-demand course helps you understand exactly what examiners are looking for, avoid common mistakes and build a structured preparation plan.

This course provides an accessible and flexible way to get ready for the CM examination. The videos and resources outline what is required from your answers in each part of the examination question.  

The course contains explanations, sample answers and supporting information from Chartered Members and examination experts to help you understand exactly what you need to pass your exam.

The Chartered Membership examination is recognised globally as a rigorous assessment of competence for structural engineers. As a gateway to the profession, it is necessarily challenging, but statistics show that candidates who attend a preparation course perform better.

Course outline 

This course is structured to match the structure of the examination. 

Module 1 introduces the examination, providing: 

  • A summary of the examination and its objectives 

  • An outline of the possible structure types you might encounter 

  • Clarification on what to bring with you on the day of your exam 

  • Considerations on time management 

  • An overview of the examiners and the marking process 

Modules 2 to 6 explore the examination in detail and include: 

  • An analysis of each of the 5 examination's constitutive parts, clarifying what each is designed to assess, mark allocation and general considerations 

  • Best practices to answer each part successfully 

  • Commented past successful answers (resulting in a pass)

A Test your knowledge section, designed to allow you to self-assess your understanding and gaps in your exam preparation, offers practice questions accompanied by the critiques used by the markers for those questions.

The course provides a solid foundation for your preparation through bite-size videos, audio-transcriptions, screencasts and more.  

Though the core content can be covered in approximately one day, we recommend that you pace your preparation, allowing one week per module and going through the examples and practice questions.  

Study whenever and wherever suits you. Access the course on demand, revisit key topics as often as needed and fit your preparation around work and personal commitments.

Learning outcomes 

By the end of the course, you should be able to: 

  • Successfully identify the passing criteria for each element of the examination 

  • Self-assess whether you are ready to undertake the examination and identify any existing gap in your preparation 

  • Plan an effective preparation strategy that addresses any gaps in your preparation  

  • Confidently formulate distinct and viable solutions to the examination questions that demonstrate your professional competence 

  • Implement a plan to effectively manage your time throughout the examination 

This course is not designed to provide you with perfect answers for the examination. This is because there are many possible answers depending on the creativity of each engineer. However, the course will outline what you should consider in order to achieve a Pass. 

Intended for 

Contributors

Purchase, cancellations and refunds 

Once purchased, you will have unlimited access to all of the materials, so that you can work through them at your own pace and re-visit the topics as many times as you need.  

Due to the nature of on-demand courses, it is not possible to offer a refund or to cancel an order once made. This course is not applicable for any discounting or sale pricing.

​Corporate licensing

Want to make this training available across your organisation?  This course is available for corporate licensing, allowing you to host the content on your learning system and provide flexible access to employees across the business. Enquire now [email protected].

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