We know it can be tricky to fit learning around a full-time job and a busy schedule, so we make it easy to shape your online CIM Marketing course around your life. You can learn from anywhere, whether it's during your lunch break, your commute, or from home.
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Our online CIM Level 3 and 4 qualifications are ideal if you're new to marketing or are early in your marketing career.
You'll develop a firm foundation of marketing knowledge, including the all-important marketing mix, enabling you to understand the theory and principles behind your day-to-day marketing tasks.
Depending on which course you choose, you could master a variety of in-demand marketing skills:
You'll become a successful and well-rounded marketer, confident in your ability to contribute to marketing campaigns and deliver real results for your organisation.
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We regularly receive formal commendations from CIM for the outstanding results of our marketing students.
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Our flexibility, unlimited tutor support, and interest-free payment plans make it easy to shape learning around your life.
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Our CIM courses at Level 3 and 4 are designed for aspiring marketers and early-career marketing professionals.
They're ideal if you're currently seeking or working in an entry-level role such as:
If you're in a more senior marketing role, CIM also offer Level 6 and 7 qualifications suited to Marketing Managers, Directors, and other experienced marketing professionals.
The CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Marketing is perfect for you if you're new to marketing. No previous experience or qualifications are required.
The CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing is ideal if you have some basic marketing knowledge and at least one of the following:
The short CIM Level 4 Award in Digital Marketing is one unit from the Level 4 Certificate taken as a standalone course. It's ideal if you want to focus on upgrading your digital marketing skills.
If you're a more experienced marketer, CIM also offers Level 6 and Level 7 qualifications, which are equivalent to an undergraduate and Master's degree respectively.
Certificate and Award indicate the length and scope of your qualification.
CIM Certificates are medium-scope qualifications which cover a variety of essential marketing topics.
CIM Awards are bite-sized qualifications which will focus on one topic, like digital marketing.
Need advice or looking for more information on our online CIM qualifications? Contact our expert course advisors by email, webchat, or by phone. We're happy to help!