Fully Funded Marketing Executive Level 4 with CIM Certificate Level 4

Join us for this exclusive online event to learn how you or your employees can enrol in our Funded Marketing Executive Level 4 Apprenticeship, combined with CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional and Digital Marketing, designed for UK-based professionals. Discover More

"Just to clarify, Apprenticeships in the UK are not limited by age, job title, or income level. They involve learning while working, gaining practical skills and knowledge on the job, regardless of one's background or current position."

Key Details

Intake Start Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays
Duration: 12 months + 3 months EPA prep
Format: Online delivery + optional in-person workshops (London, Kent, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, York, Manchester; travel covered)

Modules

• Marketing Impact and Planning (20 weeks)
• Social Media Management (16 weeks)
• MarTech – AI in Marketing (12 weeks)
• Optional: Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation

Programme Highlights

• Live interactive lessons with recordings after every session
• Free one-to-one tutoring (7 days a week, until 21:00)
• Optional UK networking workshops; travel covered
• CIM graduation ceremony in London; rewards & prizes

Study Workload

7 hrs/week (during paid working hours):

• Classes: 2 hrs/week (recordings available; catch-ups provided)
• Self-study: 2 hrs/week (reading + 10–20 MCQs)
• Reflective report: 3 hrs/week (workplace application)

Funding & What’s Included

1. Department for Education Fund: Apprenticeship tuition (100% fund for levy payers; 95% for non-levy with 5% employer contribution – £300 total or £30/month for 10 months). This fund includes tutoring services, learning materials and marketing executive level 4 certificate.
2. Kent Business College Fund (Not Covered by DfE): Kent Business College is currently covering these costs for the first 10 learners as part of our promotional offer for this programme. This fund includes:

• Optional CIM Level 4 Certificate
• Membership & exam fees
• Transportation Costs for Optional Workshops
• Graduation ceremony and rewards

Eligibility Criteria

• UK resident for the past 3 years
• Self-employed individuals are not eligible for DfE funding
• Paid employment in England (normally 30+ hrs/week; minimum 16)
• Must not require sponsorship to work (must hold a British Passport, Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Tier 2 visa with at least three years of UK residency)
• Employer company must be based in England and registered with the Apprenticeship Service
• Spend at least 50% of their working hours within England
• This apprenticeship cannot coincide with any other government-funded training programs. You must have completed any prior funded training before the start date of our apprenticeship cohort

::: What's Next - How to Enroll :::

1. Sign the Digital Contract: As an employer, please carefully review the entire contract and sign it using the following link: Sign the Agreement.
2. Add Us to the Apprenticeship Digital Account Service (DAS): Log in to your Government Apprenticeship DAS account Government Apprenticeship DAS - If your employer does not have an account, you only need the Government Gateway credentials (username and password) to create an account. Once created, add us as your provider using our UKPRN: 10093689. Watch here

Once you finish these steps, we will send you the next step to continue your application.

Note: Spaces are limited and allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, please book an information meeting. We’re here to help you every step of the way.