ICA provides four different levels of individual membership. Whether you are just starting out in your career, have gained an ICA professional qualification or are an experienced practitioner, there is a level appropriate for you. To join ICA, simply fill out the online application form, where you will be asked some screening questions to confirm which level you are eligible for. https://www.int-comp.org/become-a-member/ 

Please note: Membership of ICA is compulsory for anybody wishing to study towards an ICA certification or qualification.     

If you require a new password, simply follow this link  https://www.int-comp.org/forgotten-password, or go to the Member Login page and click ‘Forgotten Password?’  positioned under the Sign In button. You will then be sent an email containing your new password.  

You can pay for your renewal fee online by logging into your Members profile.

Payment can be made by credit/debit card, BACS payment or by invoice in exceptional circumstances. Please call (0) 121 362 7747 to discuss your payment options.

We do request that the relevant fee is sent via the online application form. A receipted invoice will be provided.  The majority of members will pay the fee by card and claim it back through their expenses process, however, you must check this with your employer.

If you have any questions about employer-funded membership please contact membership@int-comp.org

Once you have received your exam results, you will be eligible to be upgraded to the next membership level. You can apply to upgrade here https://www.int-comp.org/upgrade

Contact Membership at membership@int-comp.org if you have any questions regarding upgrades.

No, you can re-join at any time by applying via the online application form.  

If you have completed a qualification previously, you may now be eligible for a higher level than before. Please refer to the membership pages on the ICA website which will indicate which level of membership you are entitled to. 

Continuous Learning relates to continuing professional development (CPD), which is a process of tracking and documenting skills and knowledge that you have experienced, learned and applied.  

We require members to complete a minimum number of hours per membership year, depending on your membership level. For Affiliate membership, it is a discretionary 10 hours and for all other membership levels, it is a compulsory 35 hours.  

 There are many ways you can gain CPD and you can find more information  here

The following details will be shown in the member directory. These settings are editable in your profile area where you can reduce the details that appear or opt-out of being displayed in the member directory entirely:

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To become an ICA Fellow, our highest level of membership, you would need to have been either a Professional Member (MICA) for five consecutive years, completed a Professional Post Graduate Diploma (PPGDip) with ICA or applied through our Experienced Fellow route.