RICS Membership is a globally recognized professional status awarded by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, demonstrating expertise, integrity, and high standards in the land, property, and construction sectors. To achieve this status, candidates must successfully complete the RICS Assessment commonly known as the APC which evaluates their technical knowledge, practical experience, and ethical competence through documented submissions and a final interview. RICS Membership and the RICS Assessment ensure that professionals meet the rigorous standards required to become trusted chartered surveyors worldwide.