Course Overview
This CIM Specialist Digital Award develops knowledge and skills to enable a strategic approach to organic and paid search channels.
It covers three key areas: the first is developing the skills to apply research methods required for organic and paid search, including keyword research; the second area develops knowledge about how paid search activities can be managed, while the third key area covers how a website can be successfully optimised for organic search.
There are currently four specialist digital awards you can choose from.
SEO and Paid Search Management
Aims of the module
With many customer journeys beginning with a search engine, adopting a successful search engine marketing strategy has become critical to increasing brand reach and visibility. This Specialist Award will provide you with the knowledge and skills to create an effective search strategy for both organic and paid channels. You will be able to apply research techniques to understand customer search behaviour and utilise it to optimise paid campaigns and websites to maximise search engine visibility.
Module structure
Evaluate research methods for organic & paid search
- Undertake keyword research
- Evaluate a range of sustainability frameworks for their relevance to the organisation
Assess how paid search is managed
- Recommend paid search activities to meet campaign and marketing goals
- Analyse the effectiveness of paid search activities
Recommend how organic search can be optimised
- Recommend on-page optimisations to maximise audience visibility
- Recommend best practice for establishing site authority
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Assessment Method
The assessment methodology for the CIM Level 6 Specialist Awards is via onscreen Multiple Choice Test (MCT).
Entry Requirements
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 two qualifications to suit your individual career path. Equivalent level to an undergraduate degree.
You’ll need to have a minimum of two years’ experience working in the industry at an operational level or a relevant Level 4 qualification to study the Diploma in Professional Marketing.
If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of achieving one of the following English Language qualifications within the last two years: IELTS Academic Module with an overall score of 6.5 (each component pass mark must be 6.0 or above) or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English grade B or above. CIM will consider other equivalent alternatives.
Course Dates
Our next virtual cohort will start September 2024, for more info please contact jen.lorimer@nesma.co.uk
What our students say
Marketing Manager
Your Move - Chris Stonock
This was one of the most enjoyable and informative workshops I have attended. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly which was really conducive to learning and Jo was able to focus specifically on my industry, which was really helpful. The learning materials that accompanied the course were informative and easy to understand. I am now armed with a wealth of ideas on how to produce effective content, target the right customers and make my organisation stand out from the crowd.
Meryl Bentham
Gardner Aerospace
nesma is a first-class study centre combining excellent facilities and knowledgeable, supportive tutors who really feel like partners through the learning process. Small, interactive groups promote valuable discussion between students - a great way to transfer theory into the real world.
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