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The CIM Marketing Leadership Programme is a postgraduate level qualification aimed at marketers with at least five years’ senior management experience. You can study this postgraduate marketing course through face to face classes, virtual classes or via distance learning.

If you are an experienced strategic marketing manager and/or have previously completed the CIM Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing then the CIM level 7 Marketing Leadership Programme will be the right choice for you. The course takes approximately 18 months to complete and focuses on applying strategic thinking to facilitate and implement change at board level.

This qualification is being replaced by CIM Level 7 Chartered Diploma in Strategic Marketing Leadership. The last assessment board for this qualification will be December 2027.

CIM Marketing Leadership Programme
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The CIM Marketing Leadership Programme modules can be studied in any order. If you choose Face to Face Learning or Virtual Learning, there are various start times throughout the year.  If you wish to study via Distance Learning, you can start at any time.

Marketing Leadership Gateway Start Date: TBC

Next Class Start Date: 10th October

What’s Included

Up to 3 years of support to complete your course

Free masterclass and Project Management course

Interest-free payment options

Free optional pre-course to support your studies

Unlimited support access and personal tutor support

What’s Involved

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To gain the CIM Marketing Leadership Programme qualification, you will need to complete three modules – two mandatory and one elective module. Each module is assessed by a written assignment.

Contemporary Challenges (mandatory)

This module will enable you to assess emerging market challenges and to develop suitable strategic responses. You will be able to recognise the changing dynamics of the marketing environment and the importance of determining the key business drivers that will impact on business success. You will learn how to adopt creative thinking in order to respond positively and innovatively to market challenges, as well as evaluating any resource implications.

Leading Change (mandatory)

This mandatory module will help you meet the challenges of leading and managing change within an organisation. You will learn how to build a robust case for change-based organisational resources as well as understanding the role corporate culture plays in sustaining change.

Managing Business Growth (elective)

This elective module will help you to determine the potential opportunities for organisational growth that aligns with strategic priorities. It provides a wider view on possible drivers of business growth, before enabling you to focus on a specific industry and your own organisation’s drivers and customer dynamics.

Consultancy (elective)

This elective module will help you to develop consultancy skills, either as part of a larger organisation or as an independent marketing consultant. You will discover how to build a defined consultancy proposition alongside a personal brand. You will also learn how to assess a client’s issues and how to respond by implementing agreed solutions.

Sustainable Transformation in Marketing  (elective)

This module will look at the different role marketing plays within an organisation in today’s economy. You will explore the future risks, opportunities and challenges for your organisation that will equip you to make strategic recommendations in the development and implementation of sustainable strategies to drive business change. Finally, you will build a personal development plan around driving change to support you to manage the transition required for ongoing sustainability integration.

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Virtual Classes
From £4830 +VAT with 3 years of support

Face to Face Classes
From £5700 +VAT with 3 years of support

Distance Learning
From £4260 +VAT with 3 years of support

We provide payment plans to suit most students.

Please note: Prices do not include your CIM membership or assessment fees.

We offer regular start dates throughout the year. Browse our upcoming timetables below.

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The CIM Marketing Leadership Programme is equivalent to a master’s degree. We recommend that you have one of the following requirements before studying at this level:

Alina B.
2 months ago
Top tutors, excellent quality of education, and a programme that made it possible for me to complete my degree while working a full-time job! The quality of teaching and academic guidance has been outstanding. The programme was challenging and maintained high academic standards, but at the same time gave me the structure and support I needed to balance university with a demanding full-time career. Being able to successfully complete my degree while continuing to work full-time is something I am extremely proud of, and the quality and flexibility of the programme played a huge part in making that possible. A special mention has to go to Nicole Faux for all the admin support and one for Joe Shami, who has been an exceptional tutor. Their professionalism, knowledge, encouragement and genuine commitment were second to none. During an especially difficult period in my personal life, their understanding and support went far beyond what I could have expected and helped me reach the finish line. This has been a demanding but incredibly rewarding journey. I’m leaving not only with a degree, but with knowledge and skills that have real value in my professional life. I would wholeheartedly recommend the programme to anyone looking for high-quality education that can realistically be combined with a full-time career.
Flavian M.
4 months ago
Very helpful staff. Consistently proactive and transparent. The tutelage prepared me well and I passed Level 6 CIM Diploma with confidence in 2025.
Sarah W.
8 months ago
I have just completed my Level 7 Marketing Leadership Programme with OXCOM (MBA equivalent) and couldn't rate them highly enough. I have completed 2 courses with this study centre and they are brilliant. The tutors are great, they push you to do the best you can and challenge you when they know you have more to give. The courses are tough, you really have to apply yourself - it's not something to take on half-heartedly. But if you throw yourself into it they will support you right to the end. The course materials are thorough and the recommended reading was great too. I honestly learnt so much with them. I am thrilled to have passed with distinction. Couldn't recommend them enough.
Sarah W.
9 months ago
I have studied with the Oxford College of Marketing for the last 3 years and completed 3 qualifications. They have always been so supportive and professional! I plan to continue to study with them this year!
Alexa C.
11 months ago
I recently completed my CIM Diploma and had a great experience with Oxford College of Marketing. The course information was comprehensive and tutors great throughout, knowledgeable, and so helpful when preparing for my exams. An excellent experience all round and really appreciate all the help I received to get here. Thank you so much!
Samuel J.
1 year ago
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Daniel Y.
1 year ago
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Deborah R.
1 year ago
I did my CIM level 3 in Professional Marketing and it was very good. Really easy to access and use the resources. The customer service was great and were always really fast to answer any questions or issues. I would highly recommend.
anastasia H.
1 year ago
As someone who’s never been a big fan of studying, I’ve been surprised by how much I’m enjoying my Level 4 Professional Digital Marketing Certification with Oxford College of Marketing. The course is clear, practical and easy to fit around a busy schedule. The tutors are friendly and supportive, always wanting you to succeed. I’ve learned so much already and feel far more confident in my skills. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Georgia C.
2 years ago
I recently completed the CIPR Professional Certificate with the OXCOM team and felt thoroughly supported throughout the course, my tutor Mel provided help and guidance at every stage and I am pleased to be #CIPRQualified, I look forward to seeing where this takes me in my future career.
Sarah M.
2 years ago
I have just completed my CIPR Professional PR Diploma with Oxford College of Marketing, and I am so thankful to my tutor Mel for her excellent guidance and tuition throughout the 12 months of the course. Having chosen the virtual learning route, I enjoyed having the weekly sessions to keep me on track with my studies. It also gave me the opportunity to connect with my peers and share ideas and feedback. The Support team were also incredibly helpful and quick to answer any queries I had, and the online portal had plenty of useful links for wider reading and resources. The flexible setup allowed me to fit my studies in around a busy full time job and planning a wedding all at the same time! Huge thanks to the whole team.
Ace K.
2 years ago
Fantastic organisation who take pride in delivering quality study materials and offer full support and guidance throughout the study programme. I am most delighted with the quality of the course materials and the e learning webinars help to cover the syllabus in easy to follow steps at your own pace. Each session is perfectly balanced and structured to ensure all students have the resources to successfully prepare for the examinations. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to embark on a professional qualification (distance/e learning) structure. Oxcom is the best place to facilitate a future learning programme to help up skill! I would not of passed with distinctions in each module without the highest quality training I have received! Thank you to all the team and I will be enrolling in the future for the next level of the CIM qualification.
Katie S.
2 years ago
I recently finished my studies for a level 6 digital marketing and have had a great experience with Oxford college of marketing. My only complaint is that you get a new tutor for each unit and each tutor was asking me to format my coursework in a different way from the last which was quite time consuming and had me worried at times that I had formatted the previous unit wrong. This was only a minor part of my course however and everything else was great from the platform used, support, webinars, downloads and more. I loved how it was manageable to balance with my work which meant I could stay in full-time work during my studies.
Millie
2 years ago
I completed my Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship with the Oxford College of Marketing and couldn't recommend them enough! The trainers are amazing and I felt supported the whole way through. I would especially like to shout out Naomi and Tamzie who were brilliant and so helpful. I really enjoyed my apprenticeship and would recommend the course for anyone considering a role in marketing.
Conner T.
2 years ago
I recieved incredible support whilst studying my Level 6 Diploma. The course information was incredible and easy to understand, whilst the tutors were always on hand for additional information.
Cristina A.
2 years ago
Ho recentemente completato il livello 6 del CIM presso l'Oxford College of Marketing, dove ho potuto scegliere la modalità distance learning che avendo un lavoro full time mi ha consentito di seguire le lezioni e svolgere gli esami secondo i miei tempi. Qualifica raccomandata per gli argomenti che si studiano e apprendono, questo è davvero un valore aggiunto per chi vuole lavorare nel marketing. Inoltre mi sono trovata bene con docenti e team di supporto che sono stati sempre competenti, professionali e gentili. Unica nota di cui non sono stata pienamente soddisfatta, uno dei miei tutor a mio parere non sempre è stato molto chiaro, infatti mi sono trovata a dover chiedere chiarimenti sul feedback che forniva perchè sembrava mi desse indicazioni diverse rispetto a quelle generali fornite sul compito, e al completamento non sono stata pienamente soddisfatta dei risultati ottenuti visto che lui mi diceva che avevo corretto bene il compito in base ai suoi suggerimenti, perciò mi aspettavo di raggiungere risultati finali migliori. A questo proposito però è intervenuto il team del college dimostrando di tenerci alla mia qualifica con un risultato soddisfacente, quindi mi hanno proposto delle soluzioni per incrementare i miei risultati finali, e attualmente sto continuando a studiare con loro altri 2 corsi che mi aiuteranno ad ottenere un risultato complessivo più soddisfacente! Grazie per la disponibilità e la gentilezza!

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