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Eligibility

Are You Eligible?

Understand the specific requirements for each SOME certification and membership tier – from Associate to Eminent Fellow.

At a Glance

Eligibility by Credential

Credential / Tier Minimum Experience Education / Certification Assessment Type
Associate (ASOME)2+ yearsDegree or equivalent experienceApplication & references
Fellow (FSOME)10+ years (Traditional) or major impact (Portfolio)Advanced degree or equivalentPortfolio & peer interview
Executive Fellow (EFSOME)12+ years C‑suiteAdvanced degree or chartered credentialLeadership thesis & panel
Distinguished Fellow (DFSOME)By invitation onlyIndustry‑wide impactPeer nomination & council review
Platinum (PSOME)By invitation onlyGlobal influencePresidential invitation
Eminent Fellow (ESOME)Lifetime achievementTransformative global contributionCouncil unanimous decision

For detailed eligibility of specific certification levels (Professional, Executive, Administrator, Consultant), please refer to the respective certification pages.

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No-Refund Policy for Membership

All direct professional membership fees are non-refundable. This includes new membership, upgrades to a higher grade and annual renewals, however they are paid.

  • No refunds for change of mind or for unused months or benefits.
  • Application, portfolio review, interview and assessment fees are non-refundable once your application is submitted.
  • Duplicate or incorrect payments are always corrected in full.

Please review the eligibility criteria carefully before you apply and pay.

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