
IMI membership and its benefits
Membership of the IMI gets you recognised in the motor industry!
We are all under pressure to perform. Our customers demand better service, more quickly and at a lower cost than ever before.
In such a competitive and challenging environment, the IMI can be a valuable partner throughout your career in the motor industry, by assisting with your professional development and giving you the recognition you deserve.
Helping you stay one step ahead.
Once you are a member, the IMI helps you keep up-to-date, so that you can progress in your career. It does this by providing you with a number of benefits:
- Recognition of your achievement and competence
A certificate, membership card and letters after your name, showing employers and customers that you are a qualified professional.
- Increased employability, status and earnings potential
Membership gives you a competitive edge in the jobs market and is respected by employers.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Keep up-to-date in your career with opportunities to learn, develop your skills and achieve further qualifications.
- Make new contacts
Network with fellow professionals at Member Association events.
- Additional automotive engineering awards
For technicians only, there are two special IMI grades recognising technical qualifications and experience:
Certificated Automotive Engineer (CAE)
Advanced Automotive Engineer (AAE).
- Motor Industry Magazine
Inclusive subscription to this leading publication, bringing you news, specialist industry features and guidance on your professional development.
- Member services
A dedicated legal referral service, discounted learning materials and other products, saving you time and money.
- Being part of a professional organisation
The IMI's mission is to improve standards of professionalism through the qualification of individuals and is the authoritative voice for education, training and personal development within the motor industry.
- Code of Conduct
Underpinning your commitment to a code of ethical behaviour.
- Engineering Council Registration
The IMI is a licensed member of the Engineering Council UK and is authorised to award Engineering Technician (EngTech) and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) to any suitably qualified member.