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My Tutor and Mentor, Hazel and Marcus, have been absolutely fantastic, caring and supportive, helping me to grow as a person on the course - I can’t thank them…
My Tutor and Mentor, Hazel and Marcus, have been absolutely fantastic, caring and supportive, helping me to grow as a person on the course - I can’t thank them enough!
Presenting in the Area Meetings is now not that bad - something I thought I would never say!
The Workshops are interesting and thought-provoking, and my Mentor, Rachel, is really supportive.
The workshops are engaging, there is real support and hands-on learning, helping me develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours I need to excel in my role.
Presenting in the Workshops - something I thought I would never do - has really helped my confidence.
I had limited knowledge of core marketing principles and theories, so the course has helped me to develop a comprehensive understanding and enabled me to becom…
I had limited knowledge of core marketing principles and theories, so the course has helped me to develop a comprehensive understanding and enabled me to become more confident at work.
It isn’t just getting a qualification, it really teaches you how to be a Marketing Manager - with confidence.
It gave me opportunities to push for more responsibility through the tasks set and built my confidence in presenting.
The apprenticeship has been a great way to start my career in business, gaining experience whilst also acquiring knowledge.
The apprenticeship is really flexible and I'm able to use so many resources to help me with my studies, as well as my job.
The course was informative and tutors referring to the End Point Assessment in Workshops was very helpful to gain an insight as to what was required.
It isn’t just getting a qualification, it really teaches you how to be a Marketing Manager - with confidence.
I had limited knowledge of core marketing principles and theories, so the course has helped me to develop a comprehensive understanding and enabled me to becom…
I had limited knowledge of core marketing principles and theories, so the course has helped me to develop a comprehensive understanding and enabled me to become more confident at work.
It’s a great way to start your career while gaining experience at the same time and thanks to Professional Academy this process has been really smooth so far.
The tutors and mentors were incredibly supportive, especially when I needed that extra push.
The guidance and support from my Mentor, Diane, was incredible, consistently going the extra mile to help me. I am truly grateful.
I felt supported throughout the journey and my mentor, Diane, kept me on track which resulted in me achieving a Distinction.
The course requires independent learning, but that is good because you acquire that skill with all the support you need from your Mentor.
I certainly learned better time management, having to balance work and study and a family life.
Apprenticeship metrics
Figures are drawn from the AAF dashboard and were updated on 24 August 2026.
Customer stories
Personal accounts of learning, confidence and career progression, drawn directly from the case-study records.
Learner story
Vesta used a practical Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship to turn legal experience into confident workplace marketing capability.
Vesta joined AO’s Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship to complement her legal background with practical marketing capability. The hands-on approach fitted alongside her role and helped her build a sound foundation in marketing rather than studying theory in isolation.
Personable online workshops, tutor guidance and mentor support helped Vesta stay motivated when work and study were demanding. She now contributes more confidently in meetings, is preparing for her end-point assessment and is considering further CIM and Level 6 study.
Learner story
From running small businesses to developing a sponsorship career at AO, Libby built practical marketing confidence through her apprenticeship.
Libby moved into marketing from a background in small-business ownership, bringing customer insight and creativity but no formal marketing experience. Her Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship gave her a structured way to develop multi-channel marketing, content and planning skills while continuing in work.
When personal circumstances and a move from AO’s Content team to Sponsorship made the journey more demanding, flexible delivery and steady tutor and mentor support helped her stay on track. She has since earned a promotion into her dream role and is preparing to lead an activation project for her end-point assessment.
Case studies
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Professional Academy helped Gulf Air transform an under-skilled, demotivated workforce through an 18-month bespoke leadership, sales and marketing programme, supporting ambitious business and nationalisation targets.
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SkillSet partnered with Professional Academy to embed CMI Level 3 accreditation within BP's Budapest management-training programme, adding recognised career value without compromising delivery flexibility.
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