Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate in Marketing
Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- It's ideal for junior marketers, those working in marketing support roles or for anyone who has an element of marketing in their current role
- You'll understand the function and fundamentals of marketing, including how to conduct market research and write a marketing plan.
- You'll learn about your organisation's marketing environment, its constituent parts and how they work together.
- You'll learn about the different ways of understanding and communicating with customers and other key stakeholder groups.
- We've got highly qualified and experienced staff with an excellent track record of success.
- We're a CIM accredited study centre.
About the course
The Professional Certificate in Marketing gives you the practical skills and knowledge to devise and execute tactical marketing activities and gain marketing credibility. It provides you with the foundations upon which effective marketing strategy and execution are developed and implemented.
The CIM's professional qualifications have been designed to deliver a number of key benefits to marketers and employers. Based on the CIM Professional Marketing Standards, the syllabus introduces fresh content, reflects the latest trends and innovations in marketing and places a strong emphasis on the application, as well as the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
The qualifications are set in a local context within global markets. There's something for every marketer; whether you're working for a multinational corporation, an exporter or importer, or a smaller organisation.
It's a requirement of the CIM that you register as a student member. This entitles you to the same benefits as a full member.
Who is it for?
This qualification is aimed at those who are working in supporting marketing roles, usually within the marketing function, but also targets individuals in more senior roles, particularly in SMEs, where marketing is only part of what they do. The qualification provides a practical insight into the principles and application of marketing at a tactical level.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
The Professional Certificate is a recognised qualification in its own right and can also be used to gain entry to the Professional Diploma in Marketing.
In the fast changing world of employment, the Professional Certificate in Marketing is particularly useful if you're moving into a marketing role from other backgrounds.
What our students say
"I'm really enjoying this course. It's giving me a great introduction to marketing and will definitely help my career. The lecturers are really helpful and supportive."
Eleanor Newman
How you'll learn
You'll study part time on Tuesday evenings between 6 and 9pm, supplemented by occasional weekend workshops.
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How you're assessed
Assessment is by assignments and examinations.
Anything else?
- Apply online here
It is a requirement of the CIM that you register as a student member. This entitles you to the benefits of a full member. Register at www.cim.co.uk
Start dates
This course starts in January and September.
Fees
- £475 per module (you usually take 4 of these modules in total).
This price includes the provision of the core text and coffee/tea/water at each session.
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
Part time: one year
Entry requirements
You must have at least one of the following: A minimum of two 'A' Levels Any general Bachelors ...
