How the free route works
APBMA partners with the U.S. Department of Labor on O*NET, the national database that describes what people actually do at work. Practitioners like you supply that picture.
- Choose the membership grade that matches your experience.
- Complete the O*NET occupational questionnaire — about five minutes.
- Your certificate is generated immediately and emailed to you.
Free membership lasts one year. There is no card required and nothing renews automatically. Prefer a paid grade with the full benefit package? Compare all grades.
Why we ask for a work email
The programme collects responses from people currently working in the occupation, so submissions must come from an employer email address rather than a personal one.
Choose your grade
Associate
Free
Individuals with over 5 years’ experience in the field and a degree level or equivalent qualification.
Designatory letters: AAPBMA
Choose Associate
Fellow
Free
People with over 12 years of experience in the field, with at least 8 years at a strategic level.
Designatory letters: FAPBMA
Choose Fellow
Chartered Fellow
Free
Individuals with over 15 years experience in the field, with minimum of 10 years at a strategic level.
Designatory letters: CFAPBMA
Choose Chartered Fellow