Individual Membership
Join NMA on your own — no company or community chapter required. Individual membership includes the same national network, certification pricing, and leadership development, starting at $48 a year.
Join from anywhere
Individual membership gives you the flexibility to be part of NMA no matter where you work. You don’t need a company or community chapter nearby — you get full access to NMA’s national network, resources, and programs on your own.
What’s included
- Full access to NMA’s member pricing on the CM® and CS® certifications
- Membership in the Individual Member Leadership Association (IMLA)
- LIVEOnline webinars and continuing education programs
- Professional and casual networking with members nationwide
- Discounted pricing on continuing education credits
The Individual Member Leadership Association
Individual Members automatically belong to the Individual Member Leadership Association (IMLA) — a chapter built specifically for members who don’t have a company or community chapter nearby. IMLA members meet regularly to grow together, so you get the same peer network and support system chapter members get, wherever you’re based.
Individual and student membership
Full access to NMA’s national network, certification pricing, and the Individual Member Leadership Association.
Join Now (opens in a new tab)The same individual membership benefits at a discounted rate for students.
Join Now (opens in a new tab)Registration fee is waived for anyone who has previously belonged to an NMA chapter.
Ready to join?
Applications are quick, and you can start participating in NMA programs right away.