The professional activities of CIMS are supported by policies intended to protect the integrity of the Institute, its members, applicants, credential holders, partners and other stakeholders.
The Institute's policy framework covers the following areas:
Admission, grading, renewal, good standing, use of designations and membership status.
Eligibility, RPL, assessment evidence, case studies, assessment decisions and professional verification.
Authentication of professional awards, membership credentials and eligible CIMS certifications.
Expected standards of behaviour for members and credential holders.
Requirements and recognised activities supporting continuing competence.
Institutional accreditation, programme authorisation, quality assurance and partner compliance.
Procedures for submitting eligible complaints and requesting review of applicable decisions.
Rules governing the use of CIMS names, logos, professional designations, badges and other protected materials.
Procedures relating to suspected falsification, unauthorised use or misleading representation of CIMS status.
CIMS may periodically revise its policies and regulations to reflect developments in professional practice, quality assurance, technology and institutional governance.
Our team can help you understand how a specific policy applies to your membership, application, or credential.
