Exam preparation

Prepare for the Chartered and Associate-Membership exams with past papers, examiner reports, courses and tips.

There are lots of useful ways to prepare for our Chartered Membership and Associate-Membership exams.

Past papers with sample answers provide useful study guides, and examiner reports help you understand where candidates fell down in previous exams.

Attending exam prepration courses, or trying our online exam preparation course, are also essential if you want to improve your chances of a pass.

Chartered Membership exam preparation

Trying out questions from past exam papers and consulting sample answers is a great way to get prepared for the exam. Many past exams also have examiner reports, which highlight common mistakes and pitfalls by previous candidates.

Chartered Membership exam July 2019: past paper

Including questions on a new stadium stand, a bridge for a light rail transit system, and a multi-storey hotel.

Chartered Membership exam January 2019: past paper

Including questions on a new manufacturing facility, mixed use building, canal footbridge, city-centre hotel and temporary site offices.

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Examiner report - July 2019

Report on the results, questions, and general issues encountered by candidates who sat the Associate-Membership and Chartered Membership exams on 04 July 2019.

Chartered Membership examiner report - January 2019

Report on the results, questions, and general issues encountered by candidates during the Chartered Membership exam, 03 January 2019.

Trying out questions from past exam papers and consulting sample answers is a great way to get prepared for the exam. Many past exams also have examiner reports, which highlight common mistakes and pitfalls by previous candidates.

Associate-Membership exam 2019: past paper

Including questions on a new stadium stand, a bridge for a light rail transit system, and a sailing academy.

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Examiner report - July 2019

Report on the results, questions, and general issues encountered by candidates who sat the Associate-Membership and Chartered Membership exams on 04 July 2019.

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Exam dates and information

Chartered Membership

Monday 7 September 2020

Thursday 7 January 2021

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Associate-Membership

Monday 7 September 2020

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Statistics show that if you attend an exam preparation course you will have a much higher chance of passing our membership exams.

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Created for members who are considering or have started their journey to Chartered Membership. The on-demand course will take you through an example CM Exam paper section by section, and you'll have access for 12 months.

Exam tips

Exam preparation

Top tips for the Chartered Membership exam

Successful candidates offer handy hints for those preparing to sit the exam, covering both preparation and how to approach the day.

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Prepare for the Chartered and Associate-Membership exams with past papers, examiner reports, courses and tips.

Chartered Membership exam preparation

Trying out questions from past exam papers and consulting sample answers is a great way to get prepared for the exam. Many past exams also have examiner reports, which highlight common mistakes and pitfalls by previous candidates.

Chartered Membership exam July 2019: past paper

Chartered Membership exam January 2019: past paper

Examiner report - July 2019

Chartered Membership examiner report - January 2019

Associate-Membership exam preparation

Trying out questions from past exam papers and consulting sample answers is a great way to get prepared for the exam. Many past exams also have examiner reports, which highlight common mistakes and pitfalls by previous candidates.

Associate-Membership exam 2019: past paper

Examiner report - July 2019

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If you don't see an exam centre near you or if you have a question about any of the centres, please contact our Exams Manager.

Exam dates and information

Statistics show that if you attend an exam preparation course you will have a much higher chance of passing our membership exams.

CM Exam Online Preparation Course