To gain the CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing, a pass in the mandatory module and the elective modules via routes 1 or 2 will be required. The qualification size is 50 credits.

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To gain the CIM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing, a pass in the mandatory module and the elective modules via routes 1 or 2 will be required along with an additional elective module which you haven't completed as yet will be required. The qualification size is 60 credits.

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However, each module can be taken as an individual award, which can be built up to achieve the full qualification.

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Qualification overview

The CIM Level 6 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing have been developed following extensive employer-led research across a range of sectors and sizes of organisations, qualification providers, academics and students.

 

The Level 6 CIM Diploma and Extended Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing are designed to offer progression from all Level 4 CIM qualifications. Successful completion of the Level 6 CIM qualifications will establish the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to perform within the position of a ‘Marketing Manager’ and to carry out an essential and successful professional marketing role within the workplace.

 

How will it benefit you

• Get a unique opportunity to blend practical skills and academic understanding

• Improve your global competitive advantage, increase your confidence and employability

• Keep up with the latest trends and stay ahead in your field

• Invaluable opportunity to network with other marketers

• CIM qualifications are recognised by businesses all over the world.

 

Entry criteria

One or more of the following is required to gain entry onto this qualification:

• CIM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Marketing or CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing or

• CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing.

• Any relevant Level 4 qualification

• An equivalent Level 4 Apprenticeship such as Marketing Executive. CIM will consider other equivalent Marketing apprenticeships.

• An equivalent Level 6 Apprenticeship such as Marketing Manager. CIM will consider other equivalent Marketing apprenticeships.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, with at least one-third of credits coming from marketing content (i.e. 120 credits in Bachelor's degrees or 60 credits with Master's degrees)

• Professional practice (suggested two years of marketing in an operational role) and diagnostic assessment.

 

​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. 

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