Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate in Marketing

Our CIM Introduction in Marketing course has been written in association with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and leads to an industry recognised Marketing qualification. Click on each of the tabs below to find out more about this course, the CIM qualification, our Tutor support and unique Online Student Community.

Course Overview

A qualification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing - the world's largest professional marketing body will open up career opportunities that before seemed impossible.

Learn the fundamental principles and practices of the business, including how to write a marketing plan, understanding customer behaviour and how to segment and target customers to meet their specific needs.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing is an accredited training course which is highly valued by employers. It ensures that the skills you learn and develop are practical, valuable and relevant to your career.

Start learning today from as little as £2.46 a day.

Qualification

At the end of your course you will have the option of taking the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing**.

With over 50,000 members and a presence in over 130 countries worldwide, the Chartered Institute of Marketing sets the standards for marketers, ensuring the skills you develop are recognized, relevant and applicable to any business you choose to work for.

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing

The CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing will add value to your CV and make it stand out to prospective employers. It demonstrates your commitment to and knowledge of the subject, and your drive for personal development.

**Exam cost not included

Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subject.

  • Marketing planning
  • SWOT analysis
  • Responding to the macro-environment
  • Responding to the micro-environment
  • Understanding customers
  • Segmentation
  • Research techniques
  • Marketing tactics - product, price, place and promotion
  • Services marketing
  • Business-to-business marketing
  • Not-for-profit marketing
  • The extended marketing mix

Read the CIM Introduction to Marketing course contents.

Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 180 hours of study.
3 months 15 hours
6 months 7 hours
12 months 3 hours

Exams  1 exam and 4 essays sat at local centre 
Entry Requirement  none 
Study Hours  180 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry expert 
Number of Units  12 topic areas 
Number of Assignments  21 

Our Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate in Marketing material is written by experts.

Read CIM Introduction to Marketing sample course material.


What's Included

All Inclusive Package  no  
Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 12 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  2 Years 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing 
Awarding Body  Chartered institute of Marketing 
Attainment Level  Level 2 
Membership Included  Yes - including magazine and online resources 

Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
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Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.

Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

By taking this Chartered Institute of Marketing accredited course you could apply for jobs as a Marketing Assistant and expect to make up to £27,000* per annum. Once you have gained experience within this field you could become a marketing executive who will be able to command a salary of up to £40,000* per annum.

*Source: Hays

Example Roles

Marketing Assistant
£22,000
Source: The Ultimate Recruitment Company: Marketing Salary Survey
Marketing Executive
£28,000
Source: The Ultimate Recruitment Company: Marketing Salary Survey

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Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing

With this course students can be assured a comprehensive study experience which will prepare them for a variety of marketing roles

What will I get out of the course?

  • A recognised professional qualification from the world’s leading marketing organisation
  • A new level of knowledge, skill and confidence
  • An even stronger CV
  • The chance to take your pick from a huge range of jobs
  • A qualification you can add to in the future, as you progress further in your marketing career

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