Sale! CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing

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OSC1462

Gain a competitive edge in the marketing field with our globally-recognised CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing.

Acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding to succeed in a professional marketing role.
Stand out as a trusted marketing professional and boost your career prospects with a globally-esteemed CIM qualification.
Enhance your skill set by mastering core, technical, and behavioural aspects of marketing.

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This level 4 professional marketing qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), is a globally-recognised mark of excellence. It offers a blend of practical experience and theoretical understanding. providing you with specialised skills to help you stand out in the marketing field. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new career opportunity or looking to advance within your current organisation, this CIM qualification will position you as a credible and trusted marketing professional.

Throughout the course, you will explore a wide range of topics, from monitoring changes and trends in the marketing environment, to carrying out effective market research, and implementing successful marketing campaigns. You will acquire the skills necessary to drive real results and excel in your marketing career.

Course Duration

You will have 18 months to complete this course.

Study Hours

This course will take approximately 510 hours to complete.

Course Outcome

CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing.

Entry Requirements

You must be aged 18 or above to enrol on this course. Learners must provide evidence of completion of a marketing qualification at level 3 or above, or evidence of professional practice (suggested one year in a marketing role). If English is not your first language, you will need to have obtained a suitable English qualification in the last two years.

Assessment

One multiple choice exam and two written assignments.

Understand the contribution of marketing to the organisation.
Know what influences customer behaviour across a range of contexts.

Understand the factors and trends in the marketing environment and how they affect marketing.
Know a range of options for gathering relevant marketing information.

Understand the application of the marketing mix within the different marketing contexts.
Know how to apply and adapt the marketing mis to satisfy customer needs and business goals.

Understand the process of planning a campaign.
Know how to undertake an internal and external situational analysis.

Know how to develop a successful campaign plan.
Understand how to implement a plan in practice.

Understand the principles of monitoring a marketing campaign.
Know how to undertake a post campaign evaluation.

Understand the range of customer contexts in which the marketer operates.
Understand the key factors that influence customer behaviour.

Understand the customer experience.
Know how to enhance the customer experience.

Understand the range of research methods and metrics available to monitor customer experiences.
Know how to use and apply research approaches t gain insight and inform decision making.

Course duration

You will have 18 months to complete the course, which will take approximately 510 hours to complete.

Study method

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, allowing you to learn at your own pace. You can study from anywhere that is convenient for you, whether that’s from home, work, on your commute, or even your local coffee shop, it is completely up to you.

You will have the option to study online, or we can post a printed study pack out to you. If you choose to study online, your login details will be emailed to you.

You will also receive support from your personal tutor via email, so help is only ever a click away. Your tutor will have both knowledge and experience in the marketing industry, so please make sure you contact them to ask for any support you need as they will be able to provide you with the guidance you are looking for.

Assessment

To achieve the full qualification, you must complete one multiple choice exam and two written assignments.

Applied Marketing- external assessment: an online examination comprising of multiple-choice questions. This will be completed only under controlled, invigilated conditions.

Planning campaigns- external assessment: an assignment based on a theme and an organisation of choice.

Customer insights- external assessment: an assignment based on a theme and an organisation of choice.

Course outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing.

Awarding body

Founded in 1911, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is a world-renowned professional body with over 100 years of experience in supporting marketing professionals. With 28,000 members, CIM is not only the longest-standing but also one of the largest professional bodies in the marketing industry. CIM courses are recognised globally and are considered the gold standard in the industry when it comes to marketing qualifications.

CIM membership

When you enrol on this course, you must also become a CIM member, allowing you to benefit from membership status and the perks available. When you become a studying member, you will have access to a wealth of materials to assist with your studies, including research, articles, journals, and an ebook library. You will also have the opportunity to work towards becoming a chartered marketer as your studies progress, allowing you to further demonstrate your commitment to your career. Please note that CIM Studying Membership is £65 for the year.

What next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing
CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing

Job roles in the marketing industry you may wish to consider are as follows:

Marketing co-ordinator
Digital marketing specialist
Advertising account executive
Media planner
Brand manager
Content marketing manager
Market research analyst
Public relations specialist
Marketing communications
Social media manager

You must be aged 18 or above to enrol on this course.

You will need to provide evidence of completing a marketing qualification at level 3 or above, or demonstrate at least one year of professional experience in a marketing role.

If English is not your first language, you must have obtained a suitable English qualification within the last two years.

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*Study pack including notebook, pen, and highlighter.

*Not included with the online study option.

At the end of the Applied Marketing module, you will be assessed via a multiple-choice examination. The assessment will take place in a controlled environment under invigilated exam conditions.

The Planning Campaigns and Customer Insights modules will be assessed through a written assignment. The assignment brief will be released six months prior to the assessment period, allowing you time to work through the module’s course materials and prepare your assignment.

CIM holds three assignment periods each year, during these periods students will sit their exams or submit their assignments. These periods are in March/April, June/July, and December.

Yes, you will need to purchase CIM membership separately which is £65 per year for CIM Studying Membership. This will give you access to a wealth of online articles, journals, and ebooks to help you with your studies.

You will also need to pay for your assessments through CIM’s booking system located on their online membership portal. The total assessment fee for this qualification is £220 which will be paid directly to CIM when booking your assessments. Please note, additional fees will be incurred if resits are taken.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.