As summer comes to an end, we look forward to welcoming our new September CIM cohorts. nesma offers CIM courses from Level 3 to Level 7. Each module at every Level is designed to help marketers meet the increasing demands of contemporary challenges at every stage in their careers.
Why choose a CIM qualification?
- A range of topics covered – CIM offers a range of professionally recognised Marketing and Digital Marketing qualifications designed to develop core skills needed for modern marketers.
- Enhance your employability prospects – 60% of CIM graduates are more respected at work or given more responsibility. (CIM Alumni Survey).
- Help to progress your career – 35% of marketing leaders have a CIM qualification – the most common after a university degree (46%). Hays, DNA of a Marketing Leader Report 2019).
- Get that promotion you want – Over a third of CIM graduates get promoted or receive a pay rise within 12 months of graduating. (CIM Alumni Survey).
- Make it work around you – nesma offers flexible study modes that work around your busy lifestyle.
Our first date for CIM qualifications is w/c 11th September, and below you will find the full list of start dates by qualification.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE | LEVEL 3
These qualifications will give you a head start towards the career you want in marketing and digital marketing and are perfect for aspiring and entry-level marketers.
CIM L3 – starting w/c 18 September
CIM Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing
You’ll gain an insight into essential marketing concepts and tools and how to apply the marketing mix to achieve significant results.
Level 3 | A-level | 6 SQA
CIM Foundation Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing
You will build your understanding of marketing principles and evolve your online tactics so you can use them to reach existing and potential customers.
Level 3 | A-level | 6 SQA
CERTIFICATE | LEVEL 4
A CIM qualification at Level 4 builds on your tactical marketing skills enabling you to advance your marketing career and perform professionally at an operational level within your marketing department. You’ll have the choice to choose from two qualifications at this level to suit your individual career path. Each module can also be achieved as an individual award.
CIM L4 – starting w/c 18 September
Applied Marketing Wednesdays 5 – 7 pm.
CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing
Level | Foundation Degree | 7/ SQA
DIPLOMA | LEVEL 6
For marketing managers and marketers working in operational and supervisory roles, who are looking to progress their strategic and management skills. You can choose between three qualifications to suit your individual career path. Equivalent level to an undergraduate degree.
CIM L6 – starting w/c 11 September
Marketing & Digital Strategy Monday’s 4.30 pm – 6.30/7 pm.
CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
The Diploma in Professional Marketing focuses on the strategic marketing planning process, giving you the ability to evaluate success through key marketing metrics and identify insights to drive informed decisions.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
CIM Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing
The CIM Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing will equip the student with the knowledge, skills and understanding to support decision-making within a digital context at an operational level.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
CIM Diploma in Sustainable Marketing
The CIM Diploma in Sustainable Marketing is aimed at marketers working in an operational, supervisory or management role who wish to develop their knowledge and skills around how marketing can lead and support the business in responding to the sustainability challenges we face.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
CIM L6 Specialist Awards – starting w/c 18 September
CIM Specialist Award | AI Marketing
This Specialist Award develops knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and develops skills to enable a strategic approach to its use in marketing.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
CIM Specialist Award | Content Strategy
This Specialist Award develops knowledge and skills for strategic content planning and creation.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
CIM Specialist Award | SEO and Paid Search Management
This Specialist Award develops knowledge and skills to enable a strategic approach to organic and paid search channels.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
CIM Specialist Award | Social Media Management
This Specialist Award provides strategic insights into how social media can enable an organisation to reach, nurture, and engage with its target audience.
Level 6 | BA (Hons) degree | 9/10 SQA
MASTERS | LEVEL 7
Ideal for experienced marketers working at a strategic marketing or management level, looking to strengthen their leadership skills to turn business challenges and disruption into opportunities. Equivalent level to a Master’s degree.
CIM L7 – starting in September
CIM Marketing Leadership Programme
The programme is for experienced marketers aspiring to work at a strategic marketing or management level or who need to back up their expertise or refresh their modern marketing knowledge.
Level 7 | Masters degree | 11 SQA
If you need help choosing or enrolling on one of our CIM or CIPR qualifications or training programmes, we are here to help you.
We know it’s a significant investment in time and money, so we want to ensure you feel at home before you start studying with nesma in September.
It’s important to us that you feel both enjoyment and accomplishment throughout your learning experience.
Give Lydia a call to discuss the options available to you to start a qualification in September.
