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CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing

Department: BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT &
MARKETING
Subject area: Marketing
Course Code: 0050A - 1/1 Course Level: 4
Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Marketing
(CIM)
Location: UCMK
Mode of study: PT Duration: 1-2 years
Start Date: September or March Award: CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing

Entry Requirements:

You should hold at least two A Levels or an NVQ Level 3 in Marketing or NVQ Level 4 in any other subject, or have at least two years' relevant work experience.

Key Features 

  • Well-recognised, professional qualification
  • Can be undertaken whilst working full-time
  • Can be studied over one or two years, depending on attendance mode.

About the Course

The Chartered Institute of Marketing is the professional body for those employed in a marketing capacity. The CIM Professional Certificate is aimed at anyone working in a marketing or sales environment, such as marketing assistant. You may decide that you wish to undertake the full qualification in one year by attending two sessions per week.

Alternatively, you may wish to spread your study over a longer period of time by taking individual modules. Visit: www.cim.co.uk for further information on CIM membership, exemptions and the course content.

Course Content

This qualification consists of four modules:

  • Marketing Essentials
  • Assessing the Marketing Environment
  • Market Information and Research
  • Stakeholder Marketing.

Assessment

Each module is assessed either by an examination in March or June or by a work-based assignment, depending on the module.

Career Opportunities

Marketing is a profession that offers challenges, excitement and variety. It also demands high levels of motivation, commitment, adaptability and perseverance. Not a career for the faint-hearted! Those who succeed are highly rewarded with careers throughout the marketing spectrum both in house or with an agency.

Next Steps

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress to the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.

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