Qualifications for each stage of your career
We offer qualifications to support your development and growth throughout your marketing career. Whether you're looking to get a promotion or specialise in a new area, there’s a CIM qualification for you.
Getting started in marketing
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge to kickstart your career.
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Level 3: Foundation certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing
3–4 modules | 12–18 months study
Applied, strategic assignments
Marketing executives
The go-to for marketing executives with industry experience and are looking to advance their career.
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Level 4: Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing
3–4 modules | 12–18 months study
Applied, strategic assignments
Marketing managers
Ideal for marketing managers looking to advance their strategic marketing and management skills.
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Level 6: Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing
x–x modules | x–x months study
Applied, strategic assignments
Senior marketing managers (outside the UK)
For experienced international marketers who are looking to deepen their expertise and focus on specialist areas of marketing.
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Level 7: Postgraduate Diplomas in Marketing
x–x modules | x–x months study
Applied, strategic assignments
Senior marketing managers
For senior managers who want to strengthen their leadership skills in the board room and turn business challenges into opportunities.
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Level 7: Marketing Leadership Programme
x–x modules | x–x months study
Applied, strategic assignments
Studying with CIM
Our qualifications are delivered by CIM Accredited Study Centres across the globe.
Sign up as a CIM member. As a member you will receive support and resources and official recognition on the successful completion of your qualification.
Enrol with your chosen study centre, who will be able to inform you of their study fees, study methods and the estimated time commitment.
CIM qualifications are regulated and trusted globally, and built around the CIM Global Professional Marketing Framework.
Our qualifications reflect industry needs, with practical digital-focussed learning, leveraging emerging technologies.
Expert tutors from our network of accredited centres bring real-world experience, maximising your knowledge and employability.
Our qualifications are delivered through a variety of tuition methods to suit your learning style.
Developing marketers across the globe
The knowledge I have gained has been invaluable in progressing in my career! I was promoted shortly after completing, it's really helped me stand out.
I’d never be where I am today without the likes of CIM to support day to day and more strategically.
I now speak confidently within my organisation when it comes to marketing strategies, tactics and activities. I encourage anyone willing [...] to start studying with CIM.
CIM qualifications give practical expertise which you can deploy immediately. This adds more value to your work and the impact on your organisation.
FAQs
- Tuition fees vary, and it is encouraged to discuss tuition fees and scheduling with your preferred Accredited Study Centres.
- Once enrolled, you’ll need to become a CIM member, and annual fees start from £65.
- Assessment fees vary by qualification and start from £125 (Global standard & Developing Markets Rate) / £110 (Emerging Markets Rate).
Level 3, 4 and 6 qualifications are assessed by online examination, this may be at your Accredited Study Centre or at your convenience in a venue of your choice, i.e at home or place of work, while maintaining the integrity of an examination environment.
Level 7 qualifications are assessed by written assignment.
If you have completed a degree from one of our Accredited Degree Partners within the last five years, you may be eligible for exemptions, reducing the number of assessments needed to complete your qualification. Find out more.
As marketing is always evolving this means that qualifications are fully reviewed every five years to ensure that our qualifications are relevant for today's marketing profession.
If you’ve completed an Award from the 2019 syllabus and wish to continue studying under the 2024 syllabus, transitional arrangements are in place to facilitate your transition. Our Accredited Study Centres can guide you through this process with expert advice.
Alternatively, please contact the Qualifications Support Team on +44(0)1628 427120, option 1 (Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00) or email qualifications@cim.co.uk for advice.
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