Use It or Lose It: Don’t Let Your CIM Exemptions Expire

If you’ve completed a Level 3, 4, or 6 marketing apprenticeship with Professional Academy, you’ve already done the hard work. But did you know your completion certificate comes with a "hidden" bonus that has an expiry date?

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) recognises your apprenticeship as equivalent to specific professional modules. This means you are eligible for exemptions, allowing you to bypass certain exams and fast-track your way to a full CIM qualification and, eventually, Chartered Marketer status.

The Five-Year Countdown

There is a catch: These exemptions are only valid for five years from the date you finished your apprenticeship.

If you completed your Level 3, 4, or 6 a few years ago, the clock is ticking. Once that window closes, you lose the "credit" for the work you’ve already done and would have to start those modules from scratch.

Why Claim Your Exemptions Now?

• Shorter Study Time: Complete a professional diploma in months, not years.


• Career Progression: Move from "Apprentice" to "Qualified Professional" on your CV.


• Momentum: It’s much easier to gain your CIM letters while your technical knowledge is still fresh.

How Professional Academy Supports Your Journey?

Don’t let your hard work go to waste. Contact the >Professional Academy team today ; we can audit your completion date and show you exactly which modules you have left to tick off before your exemptions expire.