Level 3 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Foundation Certificate Marketing

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Part Time (PT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: XEH0011

Start Date: September 2027

Cost - Home (UK): £650

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Marketing

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The aim of the Foundation Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing (new syllabus 2024) 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 see how your practical skills can be applied to future career progression.

Features and Benefits

You can choose to start studying in September and January as each module can be achieved as a distinct, self-contained award which can be built up to attain the full qualification.

Benefits of studying a CIM qualification include:

Earning more
More credibility with employers
A blend of theoretical and practical study
The opportunity to learn from experienced marketing professionals
Supported career development

The Awarding Body at the CIM commended Loughborough College ‘for the excellent standard of results achieved’ for the Marketing Principles module of the Foundation Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing for assessments submitted in the December 2023 assessments session.

Course Content

This Level 3 qualification comprises of The Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing including the modules:

Module 1: Marketing Essentials – Assessed by exam
Module 2: Content and Channels – Assessed by exam

Delivery mode:

This course will be part-time. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face at Loughborough College and depending on changing circumstances there may be virtual teaching sessions.

Entry Requirements

It is not necessary to have any previous experience or knowledge of marketing. We do ask that if English is not your first language, you provide us with evidence that you have achieved – within the last 2 years – either an IELTS Academic Module with an overall score of 6.5 (each component pass being at 6.0 or above) or the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English at grade B or above.

Additional costs:

In addition to Tuition fees, you will be required to register to become a CIM member, and
pay for assessment bookings.

£65 – CIM membership fees paid directly to CIM
£125 – Assessment fees (per module) paid directly to CIM

You must be a minium of 19 years of age to study this qualification.

Progression Opportunities

Having completed your CIM Introductory Certificate In Marketing you will be able to take your qualifiaction with you into employment. This qualification gives you the practical skills and knowledge to work in a marketing environment, and is highly valued by employers.

Alongside this you can also progress onto the Level 4 qualification in marketing provided by the CIM, the Professional Certificate in Marketing.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.