CIM is Europe's leading provider of marketing and sales courses. CIM Training partners over 12,000 satisfied delegates each year, from over 3,000 companies. CIM professional development is through a practical hands-on approach.

The aim is nothing less than to be the obvious choice to develop your marketing and sales skills, via open and distance learning courses. Students can also work towards prestigious qualifications through a series of linked, modular programmes.

As marketing faces up to the challenges and contradictions of the new millennium, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) provides leadership, knowledge and expertise for everyone involved in the marketing process.

CIM is the world's largest marketing association. CIM works closely with the marketing profession, government, industry and commerce to develop greater awareness and understanding of what marketing can contribute to UK and International business.

Over the years CIM has expanded overseas and amongst the 58 branches and market interest groups there are 6 international branches and 4 member groups.

CIM has an expanding programme of activities and services. The growing regional structure in the UK brings marketing people together at special forums throughout the country. The professional qualifications in marketing and sales are offered up to Postgraduate level at more than 350 Colleges and Universities worldwide.

Companies in over 40 countries send their business professionals to take part in the residential training programmes. The flexible programmes of residential and in-company training are designed to meet many different corporate needs; and CIM runs a consultancy service that matches clients with appropriate marketing consultancy expertise.

In today's increasingly dynamic marketplace and competitive environment we cannot be content with past successes. The Chartered Institute of Marketing is the world's leading marketing management professional body and from the professional qualifications, you can expect the following benefits:

• an award that is both highly relevant and applied in nature. It reflects the key knowledge and skills areas required by today's professional marketing and sales practitioners

• a clear route forward through Continuing Professional Development to the designation of Chartered Marketer Status using CIM as an essential career partner

• the recognition of gaining an Internationally recognised transferable qualification

• enhanced career opportunities - a benchmark of your competence to keep you ahead of the competition and at the forefront of current practice

• the © Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing is recognised for advanced standing by many University Masters programmes

• undertaking CIM professional qualifications demonstrates a commitment to personal and company development.

Hence, CIM's mission is focused firmly towards the building on these achievements to create a strong, pro-active and leading-edge profession ready to meet the challenges of the next century.

Who takes CIM qualifications?

CIM students come from a wide variety of business areas such as telecommunications, food, agriculture, manufacturing, textiles, professional services, financial services, marketing services and the public sector, all touched by the dynamic world of Internet and mobile technology. Some are studying for degrees or higher degrees but recognise the competitive edge they will gain through achieving a professional marketing qualification.

CIM students are all looking for ways to develop and compete in the global business environment and arm themselves with the marketing skills that will help them to achieve their goals.

CIM Qualifications - Entry Criteria

All students wishing to study for CIM Qualifications and Awards must be over 18 years old before enrolling. All students must complete a CIM Student Registration Form.

Career in Marketing

Foundation Certificate in Marketing

Certificate in Marketing

Advanced Certificate in Marketing

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing

For full details about the programme please visit: http://www.webALL.org/CIMmcg.htm (Link will open new window)