Fully Funded Marketing Manager Level 6 with CIM Diploma L6

The programme we’re offering is the Marketing Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship, combined with optional CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing. It’s designed for those who hold a Level 4 or 5 qualification in Marketing or Business (with a marketing focus) and wish to enhance their strategic marketing skills.

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

Start Date: Friday, 23rd January 2026
Duration: 18 months + 3 months EPA prep
Format: Online delivery + optional in-person workshops (London, Kent, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, York, Manchester; travel covered)

Modules

• Strategy & Planning – Aligning marketing strategies with business goals (16 weeks)
• Commercial Intelligence – Using financial & data insights (16 weeks)
• Customer Journey Optimisation (16 weeks)
• AI in Marketing (16 weeks)
• Optional: Brand Proposition, Content Strategy

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

8 hrs/week (during paid working hours):

• Classes: 2 hrs/week (recordings available; catch-ups provided)
• Reading & Quizzes: 3 hrs/week
• Reflective Reports: 3 hrs/week (workplace application)

Funding & What’s Included

Department for Education: Apprenticeship tuition (100% for levy payers; 95% for non-levy with 5% employer contribution – £450 total or £30/month for 15 months).
Kent Business College: CIM membership, exams, workshop travel, graduation extras — only for the first 10 learners per cohort.

• CIM Membership, Registration & Exam Fees (10 learners)
• Tutoring services (DfE funded)
• Learning materials (DfE funded)
• Workshop travel (10 learners)
• Graduation ceremony & rewards (10 learners, incl. laptop prize)
• No hidden costs

Eligibility

• UK resident for the past 3 years
• Not enrolled in other government-funded training
• Self-employed individuals are not eligible for DfE funding
• Paid employment in England (normally 30+ hrs/week; minimum 16)
• Employer based in England and registered with the Apprenticeship Service
• Spend at least 50% of their working hours within England

::: 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.