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Marketing Professional (Level 4)

Course details

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Qualification name Certificate in Professional Marketing (Digital Marketing) (VRQ)
Qualification level 4
Awarding organisation Chartered Institute of Marketing
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Part-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost £1,250.00
Attendance pattern Evening

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

The aim of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and 'ability to do' that which a typical Marketing Manager would need. Employers will be expecting those who complete the qualification to be able to demonstrate skills such as planning and balancing needs and interests of all stakeholders.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

As a minimum, 2 A Levels are required, any general bachelors, masters degree or an equivalent such as:----CIM Introductory Certificate (Level 2 or 3 versions will be accepted)--NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in marketing (equivalent to NQF Level 3)--NVQ/SVQ Level 4 in any other subject (UK) (equivalent to NQF Level 4 and above)--International Baccalaureate (equivalent to NQF Level 3 and above)--Commercial experience in business and/or marketing experience--Business and/or marketing experience in a support role would be adventageous but is not essential--Pass the CIM online test at Level 4----You will need to have a very good standard of spoken and written English. This should include the ability to write reports (guidance on the structure will be given), the correct use of punctuation and grammar and be able to spell words in common use and connected with the subject area.The ability to read and interpret text and take notes is essential. It is recommended that students with English as a second language hold the IELTS level 6.5 qualification.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

Individual modules are assessed by:----Exams--Assignments--Portfolio--

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Name College Green Centre
Address St George's Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA
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Email enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Phone 0117 312 5000
Website http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
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