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Distance Learning I

Distance Learning is one of our most popular programmes and we have three flexible distance learning study options:

 Distance Learning I  which provides 12 months support

 Distance Learning II  which provides support for 24 months and includes taught revision seminars, and our

 World Service option for delegates studying outside the UK.

We have had distance learning delegates from all over the UK and from over 100  different countries around the world.  Click here to read about some of their experiences. One of the key benefits of distance learning is the flexibility. You can start when you want, choose when and where you study, and set your own pace. If you want to complete your course quickly you can have tutor support at the same time for as many modules as you need. If work or other pressures mean you need to slow your studies down you can extend your support and even upgrade to attend taught sessions.

Distance learning is available for the:                                                And for our Specialist pathways for:

  CIM Introductory Certificate                                                         Agri & Rural Business  

  CIM Professional Certificate                                                        Arts     

  CIM Professional Diploma                                                           B2B   

  CIM Postgraduate Diploma                                                          Charities        

  CAM Diploma in Marketing Communications                              Pharmaceutical        

  CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing                                               Professional Services                

  CAM Diploma in Managing Digital Media                                    Sports

We have a specialist Distance Learning Course Director,  Kiran Kapur, who will help you get started on your studies, work out a personal study plan with you, and be there to answer questions and help you keep your studies on track. In addition all three options include:

Specialist tutor support for each module - our  tutors are practising marketing professionals who bring current business experience and proven teaching skills to our courses. Many are Chartered Marketers and they consistently deliver excellent pass rates. There is no limit on the number of times you may contact your tutor by Email.

Study Guides on CD-ROM using the latest Adobe E-Book Reader software allowing onscreen reading, highlighting, and annotation - making them a truly portable resource. The Guides include links to the syllabus, reading references, self test exercises, real life examples and assignments to be completed and marked by your tutor. Feedback from your tutor will help you monitor your progress and see how you can improve your assignment or exam technique.

Text Books for all UK based delegates, delivered to the workplace so that you do not have to spend time and resources finding the right materials. Recommended reading lists are provided for World Service delegates to access locally to keep their courier costs to a minimum.

On-Line Support through the College website. Once registered you will be given a password to enable you to log on to the delegate section of the website which gives you access to:

• On-line tutorials enabling you to discuss topics and ask questions of other delegates and your tutors
  
• Downloadable Files of our tutors' Lecture Notes
  
• Podcasts of lectures for you to listen to in your own time
  
• Past exam papers, assignments, specimen answers and examiners' reports
  
• Hotlinks to Marketing sites around the world and supporting sites for recommended textbooks
  
• Blog and Twitter for up-to-the-minute ideas and marketing news
  
• RSS Daily Marketing News
  
• A Bulletin Board - which allows you to form online syndicate groups or local support groups and ask questions
  More about Distance Learning with CMC

You should allow between 6 and 8 hours a week for home study if studying by distance learning.