Does an apprenticeship help with gaining a CIM qualification?
If you've completed a marketing apprenticeship with Cambridge Marketing College and are interested in completing a CIM qualification, we have good news! You could complete a CIM qualification in less time than others.
We are going to simplify which apprenticeships help towards gaining a CIM qualification.
CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing
If you have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship at Cambridge Marketing College, you will only need to complete 1 more module to gain a CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing. Completing your apprenticeship means you are exempt from 1 module.
| Cambridge Marketing College Level 3 Apprenticeships | Module Exemption | Modules left to complete |
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Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship |
1 module exemption Marketing Essentials
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1 module to complete. You will need to select 1 out of the 2 below. Contents and Channels Marketing Insights |
| Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship |
1 module exemption Contents and Channels
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1 module to complete. You will need to select 1 out of the 2 below. Marketing Insights Marketing Essentials |
Benefits of enrolling on a CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing qualification after completing a Cambridge Marketing College Apprenticeship
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Save time studying If you have completed a Multi-Channel Marketer or Content Creator Level 3 Apprenticeship, you will only need to study for 1 module instead of 2. |
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Save £455 If you have completed a Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer or Content and Channels apprenticeship with Cambridge Marketing College you will only need to complete 1 module therefore, saving you a £125 assignment fee and £330 module fee. |
CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing
If you have completed a Level 4 Apprenticeship at Cambridge Marketing College, you will only need to complete 2 more modules to gain a CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing. Completing your apprenticeship means you are exempt from 2 modules.
| Cambridge Marketing College Level 4 Apprenticeships | Module Exemption | Modules left to complete |
| Marketing Executive Apprenticeship |
2 module exemptions Marketing Impact Planning Integrated Campaigns
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There are 2 modules left to complete. You must complete the Responsible Marketing module (compulsory) and pick 1 module from below SEO Social Media Marketing |
| PR & Communications Assistant 2024 Apprenticeship | ||
| Market Research Executive Apprenticeship | ||
| Digital Product Manager Apprenticeship | ||
| Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Apprenticeship |
Benefits of enrolling on a CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing after completing a Cambridge Marketing College Apprenticeship
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Save time studying By completing a Level 4 apprenticeship with Cambridge Marketing College you will only need to complete 2 out of 4 modules. |
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Save £1310 You'll save £260 on assignment fees and £1,050 (ex VAT) on module fees. |
CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing
If you have completed a Level 6 Apprenticeship at Cambridge Marketing College, you will only need to complete 3 more modules to gain a CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing. Completing your apprenticeship means you are exempt from 1 module.
| Cambridge Marketing College Level 6 Apprenticeships | Module Exemption | Modules left to complete |
| Marketing Executive Apprenticeship |
1 module exemption Strategy and Planning
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3 modules left to complete. You must complete the Societal impact module (compulsory) and pick 2 modules from below AI Marketing SEO and Paid Search Management Brand Proposition
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| PR & Communications Assistant 2024 Apprenticeship | ||
| Market Research Executive Apprenticeship | ||
| Digital Product Manager Apprenticeship | ||
| Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Apprenticeship |
Benefits of enrolling on a CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing qualification after completing a Cambridge Marketing College Apprenticeship
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Less time completing your qualification By completing a Level 6 apprenticeship with Cambridge Marketing College you won't need to complete the Strategy and Planning module. |
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Save £880 Save £130 on assignment fees and the £750 (ex VAT) module cost, as you will only be completing 3 modules out of the 4. |
How do I get a module exemption?
To get an exemption all you need to do is email the CIM at exemptions@cim.co.uk with evidence that you have completed your apprenticeship.
The evidence needs to include:
- Results and the certificate confirming you have a 'Pass' grade for your apprenticeship
- Provide evidence that your apprenticeship certificate has been gained in the last five years
How to enrol in a CIM qualification with a module exemption
- Email us at jackie@marketingcollege.com with a copy of your exemptions and let us know which modules you will be completing
- Go to modular awards, and select which module you would like to complete
- Press enrol and go through the process to complete the enrolment
- Once you have successfully completed the module, you will receive a certificate with a full CIM qualification
