1. Booking CIPS exam with CMI
To book an exam with CMI , you must first purchase your CIPS student membership directly with CIPS which is valid for one year.
CIPS Student membership is one year in duration from date of purchase. It is advisable to get membership as close as possible to the first exam booking deadline and not earlier so you can maximise the use of the first year of membership.
Click here to buy CIPS student membership.
What do I do once I receive my CIPS student membership ID?
Once you receive your membership number from CIPS, please notify CMI Exam Registrations immediately so we can officially add you as a CMI student.
When you receive your CIPS membership number, you can then access the MyCIPS account through the MyCIPS login. Please note the MyCIPS login is a separate platform to the CMI Learning Portal.
The MyCIPS account will keep a log of your membership renewal and exam results achieved and provide you with lots of knowledge resources, whereas the CMI learning portal provides access to live weekly classes, quizzes and teaching slides, ebooks and resources.
As a student at CMI you are required to book CIPS exams directly through CMi’s Exam booking portal as we are your study centre.
Although your MyCIPS Dashboard will allow you to book exams directly with CIPS, as you are a student at CMI study centre, all exams must be booked directly through CMi’s Exam booking portal. Failure to do so could result in you missing a place in the CMI exam venue.
Employer invoicing: If your Employer is sponsoring you, we would advise they book and pay online for the CIPS Student membership and CIPS exams using a company visa card. If your Employer is not in a position to pay by company visa card, then we would advise you to personally book and pay online and request reimbursement from your Employer directly. Alternatively request CMI accounts to invoice your Employer for the same amount you paid and CMI accounts will refund you when the Employer payment is received.
2. How do I book CIPS exams through CMI?
When you have received your CIPS membership number, you can now proceed with booking CIPS exams through the CMI Exam Booking portal .
Enter your CIPS membership number on the CMI Exam Booking portal. Then proceed to select the correct options:
- Exam Series (March, May, July, Sept, November)
- Delivery Method (Exam centre, Remote Invigilation, Special Needs Centre)
- Course Type (Diploma, Advanced Diploma etc)
Once you have selected the correct options, you can proceed to payment. Note September exams offer OR Exams (1.5 hours ) only.
How many exams do I book at a time?
You only need to book exam units you are currently studying and feel ready and prepared for. So in most cases there is 2 or 3 exam units per term to select. You can book the units on a term by term basis and it is possible to delay doing 1 or 2 units. However it is strongly advised you follow the schedule provided and the recommended number of exam units each term. CMI allow access to the CMI My Courses Portal up to 12 months from the final class to allow for any repeats.
Once we receive your booking through the CMI Exam portal , we will enter your booking directly with CIPS. Your booked exams will then appear in your MyCIPS Dashboard > My exams and results section, 10 days after the closing date for exam bookings.
3. Booking Form
Step 1 : Enter CIPS Membership ID
Step 2 Choose Delivery Method
- Exam Centre
- Remote Invigilation
- Special Needs Exam centre
Step 3 Add to Cart and Proceed to Payment
4. Payment
Add the units you wish to sit on the exam series and add to cart and proceed to payment.
Your Personal Responsibility: It is your sole responsibility to book individual CIPS exams directly through CMIs booking platform, prior to each exam entry deadline.
Exam booking deadlines are posted on the Exam Timetable page. Keep a look out for the deadlines.
A payment receipt is automatically forwarded to your email address, which you can forward to your employer. Please bring receipt with you as verification of booking on the day of the exam. No exam bookings are processed unless an online payment has been made. Please note that there are no refunds after the deadline date for exam bookings or there is no deferrals to another exam series.
Cancelling an exam
Students wishing to retain the credit paid for any exam(s) , can do so by cancelling before the cut off deadline for exam registration. Any cancellations made after the Exam booking deadline, do not get a credit and you must forfeit the money paid. There is two steps to the cancellation process :
First, you can cancel on your MyCIPS/My Exams and Results web page where you have the option to Cancel. As a student at CMI study centre, you are not permitted to Rebook exams directly with CIPS from your MyCIPS account but only bookings through the CMI Exam booking portal will be accepted.
Secondly, you must notify CMI exam registrar before the exam cut off deadline and the Registrar can be contacted HERE. This is important so they can make alternative arrangements directly with CIPS and the exam centre on your behalf.
Inability to sit the exam:
Absence or no show at an exam sitting for non-medical reasons will result in no credit to your account and you forfeit the money you paid for your place. You will be required to re-register and pay for the exam at the next sitting.
If illness prevents you from attending the exam, you should provide a written explanation to CIPS 48 hours before the exam starting day/time supported by a medical certificate.
Students wishing to discuss further can contact: Member Services Team at member.services@cips.org or contact: accounts@cmi-ireland.com
5. Exam series
There are FOUR exam series each year. Please choose the exam period when booking with CMI:
- March
- May*
- July
- September (OR exams only)
- November
Please note May is not a traditional CMI exam scheduled exam series but a CIPS exam series. Usually used for repeat exams by students, not usually offered by CMI.
What is the format of the exams?
Exams are split across two weeks. There are two types of CIPS exams:
– Objective response (OR) exams, which are multiple choice, 1.5 hours
– Constructed response (CR) exams, which are essay-style, 3 hours
The minimum score required to pass an OR exam is 70%. For CR exams, the minimum score for a pass is 50%. All CIPS exams are computer-based.
6. Computer based Exam Centre
Please chose the exam location.
All CIPS exams take place in our dedicated CIPS exam centre in Dublin City Exam Centre, 31 Marlborough St, Dublin 1, D01 FR90. To find CLICK HERE
Choosing an Exam centre takes away any responsibility and technical issues you could face if opting for the remote invigilation option.
Depending if you have special needs requirements (e.g., you require an exam reader), your exams can also take place in our special needs exam centre in Dublin 12.
7. Remote Invigilation RI*
This option has become more popular and allows you sit the exam anywhere. It is approximately 39euro extra for each unit. Software is downloaded to your PC and you have a dedicated Invigilator for the exam.
To sit a CIPS online remote exam, you will need a desktop or laptop computer, a webcam and mobile device with a camera and a constant, stable and speedy internet connection. You also need to have access to a private room without any disturbances for the whole duration of the exam. We’ve provided some helpful guidance to help you understand more about CIPS online remote exams
You must meet the minimum technical requirements outlined below:
- Mac 10.8+ or Windows 7+ operating system Important note: Surface Pro/iPads/tablets/notebooks are not compatible with the testing software so you cannot take your exam on any of those devices
- Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) and 4GB RAM
- A working webcam, microphone, and speaker system
- Continuous internet speed of a minimum of 516 kbps
- A comfortable-size computer screen of at least 11 inches to minimise fatigue.
A compatible mobile device:
- iOS – iOS 13.4 and above. Devices – iPhone 7,7 plus, 8, 8 plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 pro, 11 Max Pro, SE (2nd gen), iPad Air 2 (and above), iPad Mini 4, All iPad Pro model
- Android – 8.0 and above.
Can’t meet the requirements?
Students that cannot meet these requirements should not book online remote exams and should book CIPS exams directly through CMI Booking website.
8. Selecting a time and date for your OR exam
The times and fees for OR exams are stated in the CMI Exam Timetable . For exceptional circumstances, there is an option to change the OR exam only to an alternative day and time in that scheduled week (Monday to Friday). There must be a justifiable reason. During the first week , times for OR 1.5 hour exams start at 9 AM, 12 noon or 3 PM. The second week, CR 3 hour typed written exams are fixed dates and no change of date is permitted.
On the CIPS exam timetable, there is a default time and date assigned for each OR exam (usually Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday at a specified time). If you wish to select an alternative time and date, simply book your exam as normal and then email Account HERE with your preferred first week time and date.
9. Deferrals
Requests to defer exams should be submitted prior to the exam booking deadline date. Requests for deferrals are handled on a case-by-case basis by CMI Academic Support and the CIPS Assessment Team.
After the entry closure date. deferral and refunds are not possible if you wish to cancel or defer/change to another date.
Requests should be made to the CMI Exam Registrar HERE
10. Exam Centre Locations
ADDRESS: CITY CENTRE EXAM CENTRE
31 Marlborough St, Dublin 1, D01 FR90
Directions HERE:
Luas: Marlborough Street Stop
Parking: Q Parking behind Clerys OR Parnell Street Parking
First 2 hours free, €2 for the 3rd hour, €2 for the fourth hour.
Maximum charge of €4 for up to 12 hours.
CMI Exam Team: admin@cmi-ireland.com
CMI has a dedicated Computer Based Exam centre in Cashel Road, Dublin 12 for Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration.
CMI COMPUTER BASED EXAM CENTRE for CIPS EXAMS – Special Needs Only
14 A Block B,
Cashel Business Centre,
Cashel rd,
Dublin 12
T: 01 492 7070
Directions: Google Map
Working hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 17:30
Parking: Free on-street
Bus: 18, 83, 77N to Stanaway Road, Kimmage/Crumlin
Nearest Bus Stop: Bus 9, 54A to Kimmage, Lower Kimmage Road (Fortfield Road)
Please read CIPS Rules and Regulations document prior to sitting an exam in the Computer Based Exam Centre. Please check the venue location prior to your journey to the exam centre.
11. Exam Cancellation Policy
For online bookings, there is a 14 day ‘right to cancel’ period. This period begins on the day after the day on which you entered and paid for the CIPS exams with CMI. After this date, no applications for cancellation can be accepted and no refund will be provided. This applies to CIPS exam fee only and not the exam centre or Remote Invigilation fees.
You can only cancel your booked exams within the exam entry period prior to the booking deadline, and in line with CMI terms and conditions. Any refund requested will be returned to you within the 14 days of booking with CMI.
To cancel a booking within the booking period, email accounts@cmi-ireland.com . Further information here on CIPS Exams Cancellation Policy
Deferring an Exam
CMI can’t change your booking after the deadline date when the bookings are closed for the Exam series.
If you are not able to attend your exam, you will be marked as absent and would not be credited for your exam booking. This means you would need to pay for the exam again when you’re ready to rebook.
You can find details of the key dates, deadlines and other useful information in CIPS Exam Resources section of their website.
CIPS Review and Appeals Policy
An assessment review and appeals policy applies under certain conditions. To apply for a review or an appeal, these applications can now be found in your MyCIPS area, under My Applications and requests.
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Applications for Permanent Reasonable Adjustments
Eligible Candidates will typically be made in the following circumstances: Candidates with a physical, sensory or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Types of Reasonable Adjustments available: Extra time, Supervised rest breaks. Additional fees apply for a request for readers, scribes, transcribers.
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Applications for Special Consideration Adjustments
Candidates may apply for Special Consideration in instances that could not possibly be predicted. Such applications must be made within 7 days of the date of the examination or assessment. This also applies to candidates wishing to report any incident which may have affected their examination or assessment performance.
You can submit your application by heading to your MyCIPS area and My Requests and Applications. On receipt of the Centre Reasonable Adjustment Request form from the study centre, CIPS will review and if appropriate, confirm approval of the proposed adjustment to the centre in writing (via email).
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If CIPS approve your Reasonable Adjustment request, the CMI Exam Team will be in contact with you. The cost of additional adjustment support services will be quoted to you and the cost will depend on the nature of your request.
You can pay here https://www.cmi-ireland.com/buy-courses-extras. These requests must be paid, agreed with CMI, and finalised 2 weeks before the exam entry closure date.