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RICS The worlds most sought after professional status
RICS provides
access to the
worlds most
sought after
professional
status.
As the leading property professional body setting and enforcing standards, our
qualification provides unparalleled market confidence. There is global demand for
our professional credentials underpinned by ethical principles and independent
regulation.
Professional standards have never been more important. Clients around the world
are demanding greater certainty and seeking professionals who work to the
highest standards.
RICS has been raising industry standards since 1868. Our Royal Charter retains a
level of cachet in the modern professional world as a 'gold standard' of excellence
and integrity. Our guiding principle is a commitment to act in the public interest in
all that we do.
Over 100 000 professionals worldwide have attained RICS status. Joining RICS
not only provides you with a prestigious professional qualification, it also offers you
a genuine competitive advantage.
1. Status professional credentials that provide
unrivalled client condence
RICS membership validates your professional status
providing certainty of standards and ethics to clients.
Professional standards are now more important than ever
and RICS status demonstrates the highest standards of
excellence and integrity.
2. Recognition standards in demand by governments
and global markets
RICS is recognised as a trusted mark of excellence by
governments, financial and commercial organisations
worldwide. We are respected as the voice of land,
property and construction with influence achieved through
our international practice standards, policy and research,
market analysis and economic commentary. All of this
gives us a high media profile that builds the status of our
professional qualification.
3. Market advantage our global inuence ensures
members professionalism is highly respected
Our standards are seeing unprecedented demand across
key markets around the world. RICS qualifications provide
a global passport with the professional, ethical and
practice standards followed by members offering a major
differentiator in the market.
4. Knowledge international practice standards,
professional guidance and CPD
Our members benefit from using international practice
standards which are established in the UK and well over
100 countries worldwide to ensure greater financial stability,
reduced risk and stronger investor confidence. Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) enables members to
stay updated with the latest practice standards.
5. Network over 100 000 RICS professionals worldwide
RICS has a worldwide network that offers members an
extensive programme of local, social and inter-professional
networking events plus opportunities to connect with
fellow professionals online. With over 40 000 professionals
on LinkedIn and 35 000 followers on Twitter, RICS
provides a platform for intelligent debate and knowledge
sharing with peers.
Five benets of membership
RICS The worlds most sought after professional status
Professionalism
The market recognises the rigour of our
entry standards which require proven
levels of knowledge and experience.
Once qualified our members work to
internationally recognised practice
standards and their competence is
maintained and monitored through
CPD. Because we demand the highest
standards of RICS members our
qualifications are seen as the gold
standard for professionals in land,
property and construction.
Regulation
RICS is unique in its regulation of
members of the profession in
accordance with Rules of Conduct. We
also regulate firms to ensure that they
work to consistent business standards.
In the UK we have 10 000 firms that are
Regulated by RICS. This offers
unparalleled quality assurance to the
market and ensures that RICS
members and firms protect themselves
and their clients from risk.
Ethics
Behaving ethically is at the heart of
what it means to be a professional; it
distinguishes professionals from others
in the marketplace. RICS is the only
professional qualification in the world
that formally assesses ethics and
continues to assess members
throughout their professional life.
The highest standards of excellence and integrity
A world of opportunity
Competitive advantage
An RICS qualification looks good on your CV.
Recruiters and employers demand it.
Professional development
Enhance your career prospects and support
your development with RICS CPD and world
class training.
Global passport
Our standards and qualifications are recognised
worldwide, opening doors to career opportunities
around the world.
Increased earning potential
On average RICS members earn 20%* more
than their unqualified peers. An RICS qualification
also ensures that you can command higher fees
from clients.
Risk mitigation
An RICS qualification offers you greater protection
against risk of redundancy as employers are
increasingly using our accreditation to benchmark
their people.
* Source: RICS and Macdonald and Company 2012 Rewards and Attitudes Survey
RICS The worlds most sought after professional status
How to join
Professional experience (MRICS)
Experienced professionals can gain chartered status without the need to undertake further study. The criteria for entry is
a bachelors degree and five years relevant post-degree work experience.
Graduate (MRICS)
Graduates can join with an RICS accredited degree. This includes graduates who have just left university, as well as
those who have achieved a number of years work experience by the time they complete their degree.
Associate (AssocRICS)
Associate is an entry-level qualification for those with relevant work experience and vocational qualifications. The
criteria for entry is four years relevant work experience. Some vocational qualifications and professional body
memberships qualify candidates for direct entry to Associate membership. Associate members also have the
opportunity to progress to chartered membership (MRICS).
For more advice and guidance on becoming
a member of RICS contact us today.
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Advancing standards in land, property and construction.
RICS is the worlds leading qualification when it comes to professional
standards in land, property and construction.
In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial
organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics,
attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100 000 property professionals working in the major established and
emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance
of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body originally established in the UK
by Royal Charter. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding
the highest standards of excellence and integrity providing impartial,
authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society.
RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to
maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled
client confidence in the sector.
RICS has a worldwide network. For further information simply contact the
relevant RICS office or our Contact Centre.
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