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 made by previous candidates.

Chartered Membership exam September 2020: past paper

This past paper includes questions on a new residential development, a pedestrian access bridge, and an astronomical observatory.

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Chartered Membership exam January 2020: past paper

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

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Chartered Membership examiner report - September 2020

A report on the results, questions, and general issues encountered by candidates who sat the Chartered Membership exam on 07 September 2020.

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Chartered Membership examiner report - January 2020

A report on the results, questions, and general issues encountered by candidates who sat the Chartered Membership exam on 06 January 2020.

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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 made 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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Chartered Membership

Thursday 8 April 2021
Monday 27 September 2021

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Associate-Membership

Monday 27 September 2021

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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.

 

CM Exam on-demand preparation course

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.

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Exam preparation courses - at HQ and around the world

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Exam preparation course (online)

This three day course helps you prepare for the Institution's Chartered Membership exam.

Date ‐ 6 December 2021
Price ‐ £555 - £635
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Exam preparation day

This online course helps participants prepare for the Institution's Chartered Membership exam.

Date ‐ 26 January 2022
Location ‐ Online
Price ‐ £265 - £295

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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.

Publish Date ‐ 29 May 2017
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