Friday, 22 March 2013

Make your mark in marketing with a qualification gained from one of the CIM courses available near you

Although we are told that the qualifications we get at school and university will determine our likely career paths, things aren’t quite as set in stone thanks to extra qualifications for all sorts of things that candidates can take in their spare time if they think it will benefit them to do so in the long run.

Gaining these qualifications can be a huge asset to your CV when it comes to trying to land a job in business. They show employers that you not only have the knowledge needed for the position but also that you’re highly dedicated and motivated because you gained the qualifications in your own time. The higher level of qualification you gain, the more they will help you out later on in your career when you want to rise higher in relevant departments and take on more responsibility. Anyone can take on a course or training programme, there are no academic prerequisites, only entry fees, and they are flexible enough to allow you to study at home in your spare time (with email and phone support from a tutor) or at a training centre nearby.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the world’s leading marketing-based organisation and has defined the UK’s marketing standards since it was established in 1911, making it an extremely well-respected organisation in business as a whole. It exists to develop marketing practices and assist marketing professionals in delivering exceptional results for their companies, which makes CIM qualifications an avenue certainly worth exploring if you have any interest in making it as a marketer.

The organisation offers some of the best courses around for people working at all levels, whether they’re students or the heads of marketing departments. CIM courses range from an Introductory Certificate in Marketing (for those who have no prior knowledge about marketing which aims to teach them basics) to the Chartered Postgraduate Diploma (a two-part marketing qualification which covers specialist knowledge across various sub-areas in the industry) as well as other diplomas which focus on the roles of digital and communications in marketing. The organisation has a number of centres located in cities across the UK, including London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool, although students do have the option of studying at home if they need to fit learning around work or other commitments during the day.

In addition, the CIM offers some sales courses for those who see their future in that particular industry, but its passion obviously lies in marketing. If you think you can see yourself working in that industry, log on to its website today to find out what your learning options are.