Cardiff Metropolitan University

CIM Certificate and Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Cardiff School of Management currently offers the CIM Certificate and Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing. The Certificate is aimed at marketers who have experience in the industry and are looking to advance their career, whilst the Diploma is ideal for marketing managers looking to advance their strategic marketing and management skills.

Key highlights

  • Professional marketing qualifications awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Delivered by the Cardiff School of Management
  • Certificate helps experienced marketers advance their careers
  • Diploma develops strategic marketing and management skills for managers
  • Covers both professional and digital marketing

Entry requirements

Certificate: You will need one years plus experience in the industry or a relevant Level 3 qualification, CIM or equivalent. Alternatively, a Level 3 Apprenticeship such as the Digital Marketer, Multi-channel Marketer or Marketing Assistant would also be accepted. We’ll consider other equivalent Marketing Apprenticeships.

Diploma: One or more of the following is required: CIM Level 4 qualification, or relevant equivalent. Level 4 Apprenticeship such as Marketing Executive, or equivalent. Level 6 Apprenticeship such as Marketing Manager, or equivalent.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree, with one-third of credits from marketing content. Professional experience (suggested two years of marketing in an operational role).

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Marketing Executive
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Marketing Strategist
  • Head of Marketing

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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