Katie feels more confident after graduating, it's been interesting putting the things I've learnt into practice! It's taken time to get to where I am, but I hope to continue improving and learning as I go!

Karl is the Communications Executive at BIGGA Ltd and editor of Greenkeeper International and he recently graduated from the CIPR Professional PR Diploma (Level 7).

Rebecca graduated from CIM Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing Level 6 which has helped her progress in her career with Dodd & Co Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers.

Alice has graduated from the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing which she feels has made a big difference to the way she interacts and can advise her clients as a Client Services Manager at Digital Allies.

Laura studied the CIPR Foundation Award in Public Relations with nesma as she wanted to understand the theory behind the reality of her new job in the communication team.

Sophie is a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing Level 6 graduate, we caught up with her to find out what impact it has had on her role at Archers Law LLP.

Claire decided to study the CIPR Professional PR Diploma Level 7 to back up 13 years of practical experience in the PR industry with the theory to support the influencing and policy work of the Northern Housing Consortium.

Araminta recently graduated from the CIPR Professional PR Diploma Level 7 and is using her knowledge to benefit her important work at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).

Jen already had a PR and Marketing qualification but decided the DMI Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing would add another string to her bow and help her in planning campaigns for Tolent.

Hannah Cundall from David Allen has graduated from the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing - Level 6 after completing the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing - Level 4 with nesma.

A great thing about studying at nesma was that I was able to learn from the experiences of other students. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed – and just the right size to allow for 1-2-1 discussion. During group activities, I was interested to hear from people who work in B2B environments, since the organisations I have worked for have been mainly B2C. I have been able to refer back to these real-world examples when planning marketing campaigns and looking to reach new audiences.

James is the Marketing Executive at The Outward Bound Trust, based in Penrith, Cumbria. He studied the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing in Carlisle at The Guild.