Join the Institute of Place Management
Develop your expertise, gain professional recognition, and shape the future of places
Membership Levels
IPM membership supports progression within the profession of place management, providing a structured pathway from developing knowledge to leading and shaping the field.
All members commit to ongoing Continuing Professional Development, engaging with the Institute’s 25 priorities for place management, and applying evidence-based approaches to improving places.
Membership provides a clear pathway from Associate to Member to Fellow, recognising your experience, impact and contribution to the field. Membership levels reflect your experience, impact and contribution – from building knowledge, to applying practice, to leading and shaping the field.
Associate (AIPM)
£80 +VAT per year
IPM Associate Membership (AIPM) is for those with an interest in place management or those starting their career and looking to join a community of place managers and leaders.
Member (MIPM)
£110 +VAT per year
IPM Member status is only available to experienced place management professionals, that hold a first degree and can demonstrate at least 3 years practical experience in the field.
It is also available to very experienced practitioners with 5 or more years of experience who do not hold a first degree.
Applicants for Member (MIPM) status are expected to demonstrate graduate-level professional competence across a range of place management activities and behaviours, including leadership, collaboration, delivery, evidence-informed practice, and professional ethics.
Fellow (FIPM)
£140 +VAT per year
Fellows (FIPM) play a key role in shaping research, influencing policy and supporting the development of the profession. IPM Fellow status is available to those that have reached a very high level of personal and professional achievement, within the place management industry.
It is open to those that meet all the following criteria:
- Have at least 6 years practical experience
- Can demonstrate that they have had a considerable impact upon place management.
- Hold a higher degree
All members are expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year, supporting their ongoing professional competence and contribution to the field.
What you gain from IPM membership
Access to a global network
Connect with a global network of practitioners, policymakers and researchers working to shape better places, with members in over 20 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Professional development and CPD
Structured professional development supporting a minimum of 40 hours of CPD annually, aligned to the IPM 25 Priorities and designed to build your skills, knowledge and professional progression.
Access to research and evidence
Access case studies, resources and insights from the Journal of Place Management and Development and the wider IPM network.
Professional recognition
Use of designatory letters (AIPM, MIPM, FIPM) demonstrating your professional standing as a member of the professional body for place management, and your commitment to high standards in practice.
News and updates
Stay up to date with the latest opportunities, policy developments and calls for evidence in place management.
Professional resource hub
Access to a dedicated Professional Resource Hub with insights, case studies and practical tools for place management professionals.
Exclusive events
Access exclusive events and webinars, including roundtables, research seminars and policy discussions with leading academics and policymakers.
Monthly e-mail bulletin
Monthly briefing with the latest insights on place policy, research and practice.
Free access and discounts
Receive free access to our annual symposium and discounted entry to other in-person events.
Online blogs published
Opportunities to publish and showcase your work and thoughts to a national and international audience through the IPM network.
IPM membership is designed to support professional development and progression across the field of place management, from Associate through to Fellow.
