The aim is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to perform professionally in a support-level marketing role. We bring learning to life through meaningful assessments which reflect the demands of the modern industry. As a result, you will develop a good understanding of the wider role of marketing and how your practical skills can be applied to future career progression.

Successful completion of this level will equip the student with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to carry out an essential and successful support-level marketing role within the workplace. Those who successfully achieve this qualification will be able to understand the wider role of marketing and how their practical skills can be applied to their career progression within the marketing profession.

Who is it for?

The Foundation in Marketing is aimed at those either in a job that already involves marketing or those who wish to find out about marketing with the intention of starting out on a marketing career.

Entry Requirements

It is not necessary to have any previous experience or knowledge of marketing and you can choose to study in a way that suits your requirements and availability.

Modules Overview

1. Marketing Principles (Mandatory) – Assessed by Examination

You will learn the function of marketing and its role in an organization, as well as how the marketing mix is used to satisfy customer needs.

2. Customer Communications (Elective) – Assessed by Assignment

You will learn the different customers that organizations have, and ways of communicating with those customers, through building a marketing communications plan.

3. Digital Essentials (Elective) – Assessed by Assignment

You will gain an understanding of what is meant by digital marketing and the key communication tools used.

Qualifications Structure

1. For the AWARD, every module will grant you an award
2. For the CERTIFICATE, you must complete the mandatory module and one elective module

What is my next move after the Foundation in Marketing Certificate?

Take a look at the Certificate in Professional Marketing – develop a deeper understanding of marketing principles and practice.

The aim is to provide the practicing marketer with relevant, contemporary marketing content to equip them for the current global landscape. Learning is brought to life through meaningful and active assessment methods which embrace the modern marketing industry.

Successful completion of this Level will establish the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to perform at an operational level and to perform an essential and successful professional marketing role within the workplace.

Who is it for?

Aimed at junior marketers, those who are working in supporting marketing roles, usually within the marketing function, but also individuals in more senior roles, particularly in SMEs, where marketing is an element of their responsibilities.

Entry Requirements

One or more of the following is required to gain entry onto this qualification:

• CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Marketing.
• Any relevant Level 3 qualification.
• International Baccalaureate.
• Professional practice (suggested one year in a marketing role) plus diagnostic assessment onto Level 4.

Modules Overview

1. Marketing (Mandatory) – Assessment by Examination

You will learn the role and function of marketing in some depth, as well as what influences the behavior of your customers. You will be able to apply and adapt a marketing mix to satisfy customer needs.

2. Integrated Communications (Mandatory) – Assessment by Assignment

You will learn the many different ways of communicating with customers, both inside and outside the organization.

3. Digital Marketing (Elective) – Assessment by Assignment

You will learn how to apply practical knowledge, including the effective use of a digital marketing toolkit.

4. Customer Experience (Elective) – Assessment by Portfolio

You will understand all aspects of your customers’ experience so that you can ensure you deliver expectations in a consistent way. Monitor and measure their satisfaction so that you can make appropriate improvements as necessary.

Qualifications Structure

1. For the AWARD, every module will grant you an award
2. For the CERTIFICATE, you must complete both mandatory modules and one elective module

What is my next move after the Professional Marketing Qualification?

Take a look at the Diploma in Professional Marketing – develop a deeper understanding of marketing principles and practice.

The aim is to provide the practicing marketer with relevant, contemporary marketing content to equip them for the current global landscape. Learning is brought to life through meaningful and active assessment methods which embrace the modern marketing industry.

Successful completion of this Level will establish the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to perform at a managerial level and to carry out an essential and successful professional marketing role within the workplace.

Who is it for?

Ideal for marketers who are responsible for the marketing process at an operational level (e.g. Marketing Managers), as well as those who are looking to build on the knowledge gained at Certificate in Professional Marketing level with a future marketing management role in mind.

Entry Requirements

One or more of the following is required to gain entry onto this qualification:

• CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing.
• Any relevant Level 4 qualification.
• Foundation Degree in Business with Marketing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university, with at least one third of credits coming from marketing content (ie 120 credits in Bachelor’s degrees or 60 credits in Master’s degrees).
• Professional practice (suggested two years marketing in an operational role) plus diagnostic assessment onto Level 6.

Modules Overview

1. Strategic Marketing (Mandatory) – Assessment by Examination

You will learn the strategic marketing planning process, including how to evaluate and implement it through effective management of resources.

2. Mastering Metrics (Mandatory) – Assessment by Assignment

With understanding of key marketing metrics and measurement techniques you will be able to identify and interpret insights to support informed strategic decisions.

3. Driving Innovation (Elective) – Assessment by Assignment

You will learn to recommend how innovation and entrepreneurial marketing can help achieve competitive advantage.

4. Digital Strategy (Elective) – Assessment by Portfolio

You will learn to provide insight into how organizations can implement a digital marketing strategy and build these capabilities into the overall strategic plan.

Qualifications Structure

1. For the AWARD, every module will grant you an award
2. For the DIPLOMA, you must complete both mandatory modules and one elective module

On completion of this certificate whilst you are a CIM member you will be entitled to use the designator letters ACIM.

What is my next move after the Professional Marketing Qualification?

Take a look at the Marketing Leadership Program and work your way toward Chartered Marketer status.

The Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing has been created to provide the practicing marketer with relevant, contemporary marketing content to equip them for the current global landscape. Learning is brought to life through meaningful and active assessment methods which embrace the modern marketing industry.

Successful completion of this level will equip the student with the knowledge, skills and understanding to support decision making within a digital context at the operational level and carry out an essential and successful professional marketing role within the workplace.

Who is it for?

Aimed at those working in an operational, supervisory or management role who wish to develop their knowledge of digital techniques and their application to a number of marketing related projects. The student will typically be operating in a wider marketing role and will be required to integrate digital solutions into the marketing plan. The qualification will develop both knowledge and the level of applied skills required.

Entry Requirements

One or more of the following is required to gain entry onto this qualification:

• CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing.
• Any relevant Level 4 qualification.
• Foundation Degree in Business with Marketing.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university, with at least one third of credits coming from marketing content (ie 120 credits in Bachelor’s degrees or 60 credits in Master’s degrees).
• Professional practice (suggested two years marketing in an operational role) plus diagnostic assessment onto Level 6.

Modules Overview

1. Digital Strategy (Mandatory) – Assessment by Portfolio

You will get insights into how organizations can implement a digital marketing strategy and build these capabilities into the overall strategic plan.

2. Driving Digital Experience (Mandatory) – Assessment by Assignment

This module provides insights into the digital customer experience and highlights how you can adapt to this changing market.

3. Mastering Digital Channels (Mandatory) – Assessment by Assignment

This will enable you to drive strategic comprehension for management and growth of digital channels, as well as critical factors concerning compliance.

Qualifications Structure

1. For the AWARD, every module will grant you an award
2. For the DIPLOMA, you must complete all three mandatory modules

This program has been developed to respond to both industry and individual needs within the marketing profession. Extensive global, employer-led research has been undertaken across a range of sectors and organisational sizes, to identify the skills and competencies required to fully develop a marketing professional into an advocate for leading change.

It will enable you to become integral in identifying the key influences – both external and internal – that are likely to become future drivers of an organisation. Draw on insight, apply strategic thinking and match them with organisational resources to support and deliver on business goals.

Who is it for?

The program is for experienced marketers aspiring to work at a strategic marketing or management level or who need to back up their expertise or refresh their modern marketing knowledge. It is also for consultants looking for professional recognition and status whether working in large organisations or as independent business owners.

Entry Requirements

One or more of the following is required to gain entry onto this qualification:

• Any relevant Level 6 qualification
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Career progression evident – past, present and future
• Experience working at marketing management level
• Scope of current role is sufficient to allow engagement with assessment tasks

Must be able to attend UK based workshop sessions

Modules Overview

1. Contemporary Challenges (Mandatory) – Assessment by Work Based Assignment

This module will enable you to evaluate the potential impact of emerging contemporary marketing challenges and apply strategic thinking to develop future strategies.

2. Leading Change (Mandatory) – Assessment by Work Based Assignment

This module will enable you to meet the challenges of change by providing a platform for supporting future responses through harnessing organizational potential and sustainable innovation.

3. Consultancy (Elective) – Assessment by Work Based Assignment

Senior marketers often gain experience across different organizational types and sizes over the course of their career, giving them a detailed insight into a range of marketing related issues and problems. This experience, within the heart of an organization, can be developed into a consultancy role either within a large organization linking in with key clients or as an independent consultant within a marketing specialism.

4. Managing Business Growth (Elective) – Assessment by Work Based Assignment

Growth is a key driver within any organization and developing both a structured and creative approach to determining where potential or existing opportunities exist is an essential skill for senior marketing professionals. This module is designed to enable the marketer starting with a wider view of organizations to focus down onto a specific area – ideally the one they work in or interact with in their current role, and to facilitate solutions which maximize strategic fit.

Qualifications Structure

1. For the AWARD, every module will grant you an award
2. For the QUALIFICATION, you must complete both mandatory modules and one elective module

How will assessments work?

There will be three assessment sessions per year taking place in: December, March/ April and June. Assessments for all modules will be an work based assignment designed to allow the candidate to address a specific real-life business issue. It is essential the candidate works within/on behalf of an organization that offers the scope to demonstrate their skills across the content of the individual modules.

A high level of individual tutorial support and peer to peer support will be required to ensure the learners intended approach fulfills the demands of the assessment in terms of content and level of skills utilized. Some assignments may include an element of self-directed assessment to ensure maximum applicability to the organization and relevance of the assessment process to the employer and learner.

Some degree of presentation preparation will form part of the assessment for the elective modules. Assignments will be restricted to taking the learner to the implementation stage of recommendations – full implementation of recommended solutions may not be possible within the learner organizations during the assessment period.