The CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate is taught using the CIM 2024 syllabus. If you would like information on the CIM 2019 syllabus please contact info@marketingcollege.com. If you would like to finish your CIM qualification (2019 syllabus), to find more information about which modules to complete and deadlines, click here.
For the CIM Foundation Certificate, there are 1 mandatory and a choice of 1 of 2 elective modules.
If you have completed a Level 3 apprenticeship, you may be exempt from modules and therefore able to complete the CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in less time. You can find more information about exemptions here.
Online learning
| Start any time and set your own pace! | £550 +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
- Course fee £550 £550
- VAT £110 £0
- Total payable to the College £660 £550
- CIM membership £65/year £65/year
- CIM assessments £250 £250 *
- Study method Virtual classes
- Course fee £898 £898
- VAT £180 £0
- Total payable to the College £1,078 £898
- CIM membership £65/year £65/year
- CIM assessments £250 £250
- Study method In-person classes
- Course fee £898 £898
- VAT £180 £0
- Total payable to the College £1,078 £898
- CIM membership £65/year £65/year
- CIM assessments £250 £250
Spread the cost of your course
Available for UK bank accounts only.
Take advantage and make an initial payment of £225 by credit/debit card, then spread the remaining amount over 4 equal monthly instalments as follows:
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.