CIM and CAM study process and example schedule
For all Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)/CAM Foundation (CAM) qualifications, you will follow the same basic process as below. The example schedule below explains the usual order in which your studies take place with example dates based on one module studied and completed per quarterly submission board, which is typical for students working full-time.
When studying for a qualification you must be aware of all the important dates such as membership application, assessment registration and assessment submission. For the specific dates for your qualification, visit the CIM Important dates or CAM Important dates page. You may also find many of the answers to your questions in the FAQ section.
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Process
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Example study
schedule date
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| 1. We receive your completed application form and enrol you onto your chosen qualification. |
12th May 2010 |
| 2. We send you an email confirmation which contains your online members area log-in details and CIM membership and assessment registration instructions. |
15th May |
| 3. You log into your online members area to check your details, workshop bookings and access additional resources and study material. |
16th May |
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4. You apply directly with CIM to become a CIM member.
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16th May |
| 5. Your study material is delivered to you within 10 working days from enrolment. |
20th May |
| 6. You begin reading the course material starting with the Study Handbook and Assignment Guide. |
22nd May |
| 7. The assignment for the next upcoming assessment is available on the Cambridge Professional Academy website as well as past exam questions (where relevant). |
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| 8. You attend your first workshop (where selected) |
26th June |
| 9. You begin/continue working on your draft assignment or revising for the exam. |
28th June |
| 10. You register with the CIM for the next upcoming assessment (if not done so already). |
September board
Postal – 2nd July
Online – 9th July
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| 11. You send your draft assignment/mock exam answers to your Support Tutor. |
20th July |
| 12. Your Support Tutor sends you feedback on your draft assignment/ mock exam answers within 5 working days. |
24th July |
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13. You submit your completed assignment to Cambridge Professional Academy (both hard and electronic copy) by the deadline or sit the exam on the specified date.
CIM - 4 opportunities per year
CAM - assignments - 4 opportunities per year
- exams - 2 opportunities per year
See the relevant Important dates for upcoming deadlines:
CIM CAM
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Assignment - 20th August
Exam – 6th - 10th September
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14. You begin reading for the next module and continue studying as steps 7 - 13 (excluding Level 3).
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1st September |
| 15. Results of assessment sent out. |
September board - 26th November |
| 16. Certificate sent out 12 weeks after final results received. |
December 2011
(Assuming final assessment is the June board).
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The total number of modules studied are below:
| CIM |
Modules |
Workshops |
Assessments |
| Introductory Certificate |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Professional Certificate |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Professional Diploma |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Chartered Postgraduate Diploma - Stage 1 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Chartered Postgraduate Diploma - Stage 2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| CAM |
Modules |
Workshops |
Assessments |
| Digital Marketing |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Managing Digital Media |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Marketing Communications |
5 |
5 |
5 |
You may also find many of the answers to your questions in the FAQ section.