CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing

Professional Certificate

The certificate level is ideal if you have recently started working in a marketing environment and require a first stage qualification. The emphasis of the certificate level is on practitioner skills and building a sound foundation in all major marketing concepts and theories.

Key facts

• Opportunity to accelerate entry on to a number of UK university masters programmes.
• Programmes are available on a modular, flexible mode of attendance.
• Course notes and assessments are available through the web so you can also study from home or at work.
• You will receive high standards of tuition and support.
• The staff in the School of Business have links with the region’s business community, and enjoy good working relationships with professional bodies.
• Glyndŵr has an excellent Learning Resources Centre which provides access to information and Student Services
• All students have their own e-mail address and have free access to the internet enabling them to utilise the extensive support resources on the CIM website.

NB:  If your first language is not English, it is recommended by the CIM that you have a minimum standard in the use of English equivalent to the British Council IELTS band 6.

Masters Progression: Students wishing to continue further can consider our MSc in Marketing Management which has been designed to incorporate CIM’s Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.

Career opportunities

CIM students come from a wide variety of business backgrounds such as public sector, telecommunications, agriculture, leisure, tourism, food, transport, manufacturing and financial services. Some are currently studying for degrees or postgraduate awards but recognise the competitive edge a professional qualification gives them. Others may be thinking about or just starting a career in sales or marketing and do not have any formal qualifications, but want to gain the marketing skills that will help them achieve their professional development goals. There is a level to suit everyone's career aims.

Syllabus

Professional Certificate

Marketing Research and Information

Semester One 

Marketing Essentials

Semester One

Assessing the Marketing Environment

Semester Two 

Stakeholder Marketing

Semester Two

Entry requirements

Professional Certificate

You should be educated to A level or level 3 standard or have relevant experience in marketing.

Course length

1 year part time for each level