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Level 4 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate Professional Marketing

Course Overview

Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: XEJ0011
Start Date: September 2025
Cost - UK/EU: £1,350.00

Code: XEJ0011

The aim of the CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing (new syllabus 2024) is to provide the practising marketer with relevant, contemporary marketing content to equip them for the current global landscape. Learning is brought to life through meaningful and active assessment methods which embrace the modern marketing industry.

This is a one year provision but you can start in September, December, February or May.

Course content

The CIM Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing consists of four modules:

  • Marketing Impact - assessed by exam
  • Planning Integrated Campaigns - assessed by exam
  • Content Marketing - assessed by exam
  • Social Media Marketing - assessed by exam

Entry requirements

To enrol onto the Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing you must have achieved one of the following:

  • CIM Level 3 Certificate in Marketing/Digital qualification
  • Any relevant Level 3 qualification
  • Any UK degree or international equivalent
  • International Baccalaureate (equivalent to NQF level 3 and above)
  • Professional practice (suggested one year in a marketing role) plus diagnostic assessment onto Level 4.

Additional costs:

In addition to Tuition fees, you will be required to register to become a CIM member, and
pay for assessment bookings.

  • £65 CIM membership fee paid directly to CIM
  • £130 assessment fee (per module) paid directly to CIM

You must be a minium of 19 years of age to study this qualification.

Progression opportunities

Having completed your CIM Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing you will be able to take your qualification with you into employment.This qualification gives you the practical skills and knowledge to devise and execute tactical marketing activities, and is highly valued by employers.

You can also progress on to study the Level 6 Professional Diploma in Marketing/Digital Marketing.

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