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CIM Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing (Level 6)
CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing)
A senior professional marketing qualification. It is not a licence to practise.
- Awarding body
- CIM
- Level
- Level 6
- Where it applies
- Global, including the UK
- Exams
- Modules assessed by online exam; CIM's planner sets how many you take
- Entry
- A CIM Level 4 qualification or relevant equivalent, a Level 6 apprenticeship, a relevant degree, or professional practice with a diagnostic assessment
- Also required
- CIM describes a typical duration of 9 to 12 months
- Continuing development
- Chartered Marketer status needs a graded membership (ACIM, MCIM or FCIM), two consecutive years of continuing professional development (CPD) and an assessment.
Changes to know about
- CIM says its CPD programme is under review in October 2026, so Chartered Marketer requirements may change.
Assessment and registration fees
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total assessment fees (Global Standard rate, first attempt) | £660 | Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| Study centre tuition | Varies — set by each study centre | — |
- Resits cost extra. CIM membership is required while you study.
Membership and subscriptions
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Studying membership (per year) | £70 | Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| Member (MCIM) grade (per year) | £287 | Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
Official page: CIM (opens in a new tab)Checked 14 Oct 2026