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CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificatein Professional Marketing

Our CIM pass rate is 96%†

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Average completion time8 months

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Support period12 months

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  • Gain a firm foundation of essential marketing knowledge, no experience required
  • Perfect for current or aspiring marketing assistants
  • Set your own flexible study schedule
  • Unlimited support from your expert tutor
  • Rated Excellent on Trustpilot from 8,000+ student reviews

Why is this course right for you?

Marketing is a key driver of success in today’s dynamic organisations.

Through studying this course and completing the highly practical assignments, you'll gain an insight into essential marketing concepts and tools and how to apply the marketing mix to achieve big results.

With an internationally recognised qualification from the world's oldest and most prestigious marketing organisation, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, you'll be well-prepared to launch your successful marketing career.

Course Details for CIM Level 3

As this is a foundation course, you don't need any experience or qualifications to enrol.

If English isn't your first language, we recommend that you’ve gained one of the following (or an equivalent) within the last two years:

  • IELTS Academic Module with an overall score of 6.5 (and a minimum 6.0 for each component pass mark)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English grade B or above

However, neither of these are mandatory, and we're happy to review your case on an individual basis.

Your course is fully online. 

You'll cover two units: 

  • Marketing Principles
  • Communications in Practice

For full details of what you'll cover in each unit, download our CIM course guide.

You’ll be assessed through one assignment submitted online and one exam.

The Marketing Principles unit is assessed by a multiple-choice exam. You’ll sit your exam online using a proctoring service. This will record your screen and environment to ensure the exam is fair and secure.

In order to sit your proctored exam, you’ll need:

  • A desktop computer or laptop (you can’t take the exam on a Chromebook, tablet or smartphone)
  • A webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
  • Internet speed of at least 2 Mbps

The Communications in Practice unit is assessed through a written assignment completed at home. It will be based around a given scenario and an organisation of your choice. 

Each assessment will take place during one of the 3 assessment sessions set each year by CIM:

  • March/April
  • June/July
  • December

You can choose any session you like within your support period. Please note that CIM charges a fee for each assessment.

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Company funding – we can invoice your employer directly

CIM student reviews

85X85 Rachael Mcquade

‘I most definitely recommend ICS Learn. Being able to log on in my lunch break or revise for exams at home has been such a revelation! I received a promotion and really feel like I’m headed somewhere with my marketing career.’
- Rachael McQuade

85X85 Hayley Reynolds

‘My CIM tutor supported me every step of the way and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the course – just like I did a few years earlier when studying my GCSEs with ICS Learn. ICS Learn have been a huge positive influence on my education and career path.’
- Hayley Reynolds

85X85 Emily Maidment

‘ICS Learn gave me the flexibility to study as-and-when without committing to classrooms every week. My tutors were very experienced and resourceful, and I'm already applying what I learnt into practice.’
- Xue Bai

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  • Get advice from your expert tutor online
  • Unlimited support - we're always here to help
  • Connect with other students in the forums
  • Access a CV builder, interview simulator and 1000+ career resources through our Career Hub

CIM FAQs

We’re the UK’s most trusted online CIM provider, rated Excellent from more than 8,000 independent student reviews.

We’re also the world’s most experienced online learning provider, having been pioneers in distance learning for 130 years.

We regularly receive formal commendations from CIM for the outstanding results of our marketing students.

Our flexibility, unlimited support, and monthly payment plans make it easy to shape learning around your life.

That’s why every year, thousands of students like you advance their careers with us.

The CIM Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing is perfect for you if you're new to marketing. No previous experience or qualifications are required.

The CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing is ideal if you have some basic marketing knowledge and at least one of the following:

  • 1+ years' experience working in marketing
  • A university degree
  • A relevant Level 3 qualification
  • International Baccalaureate equivalent to NQF Level 3 or above

The short CIM Level 4 Award in Digital Marketing Techniques is one unit from the Level 4 Certificate taken as a standalone qualification. It's ideal if you want to study a shorter course.

If you're a more experienced marketer, CIM also offers Level 6 and Level 7 qualifications, which are equivalent to an undergraduate and Master's degree respectively.

Right away! When you enrol, you’ll be able to log in to your course and get started within an hour.

There are no set start dates or schedules – everything is shaped around you.

As an ICS Learn student, you'll always have a real person on hand to help you when you need it. From the moment you enrol, you'll have:

  • Unlimited support online or by phone
  • All our tutors are CIM Chartered Fellows or Chartered Members
  • Interactive online learning designed by CIM experts
  • 24/7 access to the Student Community, your all-in-one learning platform
  • Student forums to network and share advice with other learners
  • In-house student services team, so you’re never more than a message or phone call away from a helping hand

You'll also have unlimited lifetime access to our Career Hub, giving you thousands of resources to help you impress employers, master critical business skills, and build your dream career. It includes:

  • A CV and cover letter builder
  • An interview simulator
  • An elevator pitch builder
  • Career and work psychology assessments
  • In-depth industry and employer profiles
  • 350+ employer films with practical advice from hiring managers
  • 1000+ short courses, articles and videos on key career skills like negotiating a raise and leading a team

You can take a sneak peek at the Career Hub by signing up for free here

If you’re funding the course yourself, our flexible monthly payment plans allow you to spread the cost of your monthly instalments. 

If your employer is funding all or part of your course, we can invoice them directly for your course fees – just let your course advisor know and we’ll arrange everything.

Get in touch with our CIM Advisors on +44 141 404 6595.

They’ll talk through your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you’re choosing the right course, then get you enrolled with a flexible monthly payment plan.

If you have any disabilities which you think might affect your studies or assessments, please tell your Course Advisor before you enrol so we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.

Your payments will be charged in GBP. The monthly payments listed in your local currency are an estimate based on the current exchange rate from xe.com.

This means that the amount you’ll pay each month in your local currency may vary based on the current exchange rate.

Your bank may use a different exchange rate from the one listed here, or charge a fee for converting your payments into GBP; we’d advise that you speak to your bank directly for more details.

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* Any offer of credit is made by ICS Learn and is subject to your status and eligibility.

† 96% pass rate based on CIM Level 3 & Level 4 students’ results during the December 2020 and April 2021 assessment diets.