Professional membership | The Institute of Export and International Trade

Climb up the professional ladder and advance your international trade knowledge

Whether you’re kick-starting or growing your career, professional membership with the IOE&IT showcases your commitment to global trade excellence, equips you with invaluable resources created to support you in your role, and gives you priority access to our expanding range of networking events where you can meet and connect with likeminded individuals. Explore our professional membership packages below.

Becoming a member

Your application for IOE&IT membership is just a few steps away:

Step 1: Register your account
Step 2: Confirm your membership choice
Step 3: Complete the application form
Step 4: Pay* for your membership

Read our helpful step-by-step guide to completing your membership application and discover what documents (if any) are required before beginning your application.

*If your membership is unsuccessful, full payment is returned to you within 5 business days.

Explore membership packages

Affiliate Member

For anyone with less than 3 years' experience seeking to build their knowledge and understanding of international trade, export management and administration.

Discounts on IOE&IT training courses
Priority, discounted access to IOE&IT’s networking events
Exclusive webinars and learning resources, plus more

Associate Member AMIEx

For individuals who have 3 years+ experience in international trade or an IOE&IT Level 4 Diploma in International Trade.

AMIEx suffix to showcase your experience
Priority, discounted access to IOE&IT’s networking events
Discounts on IOE&IT training courses, plus more

Full Member MIEx

For individuals who have 5+ years experience in international trade or have passed the IOE&IT Level 5 Diploma in International Trade or higher.

MIEx suffix to showcase your experience
Priority, discounted access to IOE&IT’s networking events
Discounts on IOE&IT training courses, plus more

Retired Member

Be an integral participant in our community of experts upon retirement, retaining the post-nominal suffix of your membership category.

Mentor the future international trade leaders
Priority, discounted access to IOE&IT’s networking events
Full Daily Update newsletter to your inbox, plus more

Student Member

A membership for anyone completing an IOE&IT qualification, providing you with access to critical learning resources and support.

Discounts on IOE&IT training courses
Priority, discounted access to IOE&IT’s networking events
Exclusive webinars and learning resources, plus more

Fellow FIEx

For individuals who have evidenced an exceptional contribution to international trade and/or to the IOE&IT’s principal aims.

Exclusive webinars, including special interest groups
Priority, discounted access to IOE&IT’s networking events
FIEx suffix to showcase your experience, plus more

Discover the benefits available to our different Professional Members

Benefits	Affiliate	Student	Associate	Full	Fellow	Retired
Discounts on training
Access to networking events
Access to member-only webinars
Suffix after your name			AMIEx	MIEx	FIEx	Suffix on retirement
Digital badges for membership grade
Access to online resources including the Daily Update bulletin