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CIM Award in Content and Channels

  • Level: 3
  • Duration: Study hours: 120
  • Study options: Online learning, Evening classes, Saturday seminars
  • Locations: Online, Cambridge

Available November 2024

The CIM Award in Content and Channels will teach you to: 

  • Understand how communications channels are used in marketing
  • Determine the best type of content to use in marketing communications
  • Understand how to choose the most suitable channel(s) and content for a communications campaign 

You can find out more about the Modular Award syllabus here

Online learning

Start any time and set your own pace! £330 +VAT ENROL

Saturday seminars

25 January 2025 Cambridge, UK £485 +VAT ENROL
25 January 2025 Virtual classes £413 +VAT ENROL

Evening classes

03 February 2025 Cambridge, UK £485 +VAT ENROL
03 February 2025 Virtual classes £413 +VAT ENROL

Fees and payment

You can pay the course fees by debit/credit card or by selecting 'Invoice my company' at the checkout.

The total course fee payable to Cambridge Marketing College does not include the additional CIM membership and assessment fees that need to be separately paid to complete the qualification — Please refer to the cost breakdown below.

  • Study method Online learning
  • Award fee £330 £330
  • VAT £66 £0
  • Total payable to the College £396 £330
  • CIM membership £65/year £65/year
  • CIM assessments £125 £125 *
* International learners might be eligible for a reduced rate of £110
  • Study method In-person classes
  • Award fee £485 £485
  • VAT £97 £0
  • Total payable to the College £582 £485
  • CIM membership £65/year £65/year
  • CIM assessments £125 £125

Entry criteria and support

  • GCSEs (or equivalent)
  • If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency (IELTS Academic Module overall score of 6.5 or equivalent)

You don’t need any marketing experience to complete a CIM Level 3 qualification. 

We recommend a minimum period of 4 months to complete the Foundation Certificate. To allow you to fit studying around other commitments, we offer support for 24 months.   

Our students get a range of support, you can find more information about support here.

Course modules

Study hours:
120

Content and Channels Module:

  • Understand how communications channels are used in marketing
  • Determine the best type of content to use in marketing communications
  • Understand how to choose the most suitable channel(s) and content for a communications campaign
  • You will be assessed by an online multiple-choice question assessment.