RICS for Businesses
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RICS sets the global standard for professionalism and integrity in the built and natural environment, helping businesses support and develop trusted, qualified professionals.
Why choose RICS membership for your employees?
Heighten market advantage
Distinguish your business from others in the market, highlighting adherence to RICS standards and codes of conduct demonstrating your commitment to quality and ethics. Aligning with RICS strengthens your reputation and builds credibility with clients and investors.
Reduce liability and improve stakeholder trust
By upholding RICS standards and accreditation, your business can provide public confidence, support growth and increase demand for your services.
Leverage RICS insight, data and influence
Stay ahead with exclusive access to industry insights, guidance and technologies. Use your RICS membership to inform better decision-making and business planning - and help shape the future of your profession.
Attract high quality and diverse professionals
RICS membership signals a commitment to excellence that attracts top talent from across the industry and cultivates a skilled, ethical and motivated workforce.
Empower your teams through professional development
Allow your teams to access a range of CPD and guidance, giving your employees access to exclusive events and training, benefits, knowledge exchange and news and insights.
Expand your business network globally
As a part of RICS, you join a network of over 140,000 professionals worldwide, increasing exposure and connecting your business with the right professionals and businesses in local and global markets
RICS member grades
| Route to Associate Member | Qualification required* | Relevant experience & additional requirements |
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| Associate | Relevant bachelor's degree A relevant higher / advanced / foundation qualification No qualifications |
1+ year of relevant experience 2+ years' of relevant experience 4+ years' of relevant experience |
| Technical Apprentices | Enrolled on the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma – Construction and Built Environment | To be employed on a L3 technical apprenticeship |
| Recognised Professional Qualification | RICS approved professional or vocational qualification |
For experience requirements related to professional/academic qualifications please see here. |
*Any qualifications must be relevant to your selected pathway
| Route to Chartered Member | Qualification required* | Relevant experience & additional requirements |
|---|---|---|
| APC with 24 months Structured Training | RICS-accredited degree (completed or in-progress) |
To be in relevant employment |
| APC with 12 months Structured Training | RICS-accredited degree (completed or in-progress) |
5+ years |
| APC without Structured Training | RICS-accredited degree (completed or in-progress) | 10+ years |
| APC with Preliminary Review | Any bachelors degree or membership of a RICS approved professional body | 5+ years |
| Chartered Surveying Apprenticeship | Enrolled on RICS-accredited degree | To be employed on a degree apprenticeship scheme |
| Senior Professional Assessment | None | 10+ years (5+ years for a post graduate degree) & to be able to demonstrate the advanced responsibilities as a senior leader |
| Specialist Assessment | None | 10+ years (5+ years for a postgraduate degree) & to be able to demonstrate the advanced responsibilities for delivering specialist services |
| Academic Assessment | Relevant degree | 3+ years relevant experience working in academia |
| Recognised Professional Qualification | RICS approved professional or vocational qualification | For experience requirements related to professional body membership please see here. |
*Any qualifications must be relevant to your selected pathway
| Route to Fellow Member | Am I eligible to become an RICS Fellow (FRICS)? | Application guide and form |
|---|---|---|
| RICS Fellow | You must already be a Chartered RICS Member and meet our eligibility criteria |
*Any qualifications must be relevant to your selected pathway
Timeline to RICS membership
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Candidate selects their assessment route, pathway and register an account providing their counsellor's details to enrol.
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Candidate choose their competencies with their Counsellor's guidance.
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Candidate and their Counsellor's plan how they will demonstrate the competencies.
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Includes employment history, case study, competency statements and CPD record.
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Successfully complete the RICS Professionalism Module.
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Associate candidates submit a written assessment. Chartered candidates provide a written submission and undertakes a 60 minute professional interview.