Funded Marketing Executive Level 4 with Optional 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 with an optional top-up of the CIM Certificate Level 4 in Professional and Digital Marketing, designed for UK-based professionals.

"Apprenticeship does not mean being young, in a junior role, or earning a low income. In the UK, anyone working legitimately can take part in an apprenticeship. The term 'apprenticeship' simply means learning while working — gaining practical skills and knowledge on the job, regardless of your age, background, or current job title"

About the Programme

This one-year, part-time course is structured to equip learners with the latest marketing strategies, ensuring they stay ahead in today’s dynamic business environment.

Programme Highlights

• Flexible Learning – 2 hours per week of interactive online classes (recordings available).
• Personalised Support – Free one-to-one tutoring, quizzes, homework, and real-world application exercises.
• 7-Day Tutor Availability – Tutors are available seven days a week until 9:00 PM.
• Optional Networking Workshops – Face-to-face sessions in London, Nottingham, Birmingham, and Maidstone, with travel costs covered.
• Recognition & Rewards – A Graduation ceremony and a laptop prize for the top-performing learner.

Curriculum (Latest 2025 Edition)

• Marketing Impact and Planning (48 hours)
• Social Media Management (32 hours)
• MarTech: AI in Marketing (32 hours)

Study Workload Per Week

1. Classes: 2 hours per week on Fridays. If you miss a session, tutors will catch up with you, and you can also access the recordings.
2. Reading & Quizzes: 2 hours per week to read the material and complete 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
3. Reflective Reports: 2 hours per week to write a reflective report explaining how the topics covered in your class can be applied in your professional environment.

The Department for Education really values your work-life balance and learning experience. That’s why those 6 hours of study time are built into your working hours, making things much easier for you. And here’s the best part—if you’re super busy for a few weeks or even months, you can easily shift or rearrange your study time to suit your availability. It’s all about being flexible and making sure the learning works for you, not the other way around. The whole idea is to help you fit this programme into your life as smoothly as possible, without adding pressure. You’re in control of the pace!

Eligibility Criteria

• This programme is for employed individuals only (self-employed individuals are not eligible).
• Must have lived in the UK for at least three years.
• The employer company must be based in England.
• 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).
• 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.

Funding Details

• 100% Funded – If your employer has a pay bill above £3 million or you are under 20 years old.
• 95% Funded – If your employer has a pay bill below £3 million, requiring only a £300 total contribution (£30 per month).

Limited Places – First Come, First Served!

Only 10 fully funded places per cohort, with the next start date on Wednesday, 1st October 2025 (1:00 – 3:00 PM).

Please note: The Department for Education does not cover the cost of CIM membership, CIM exam fees, or any tutoring delivered outside standard working hours. These additional costs must be funded by the employer. However, Kent Business College is currently covering these costs for the first 10 learners as part of our promotional offer for this programme. Should these costs be funded by the employer, the total amount payable will be £300 per learner.

What’s Included in the Funding?

This is a truly comprehensive package:

• Marketing Executive Level 4 Certificate (Covered by Department of Education)
• The opportunity to complete the CIM Level 4 in Professional and Digital Marketing (Covered by Kent Business College Fund - only for the first 10 learners)
• Membership Fees, Registration, and Exam Costs (Covered by Kent Business College Fund - only for the first 10 learners)
• Tutoring Services (Covered by Department of Education)
• Learning Materials (Covered by Department of Education)
• Transportation Costs for Optional Workshops (Covered by Kent Business College Fund - only for the first 10 learners)
• Graduation Ceremony & Rewards: Including a laptop prize for the learner with the highest attendance and scores! (Covered by Kent Business College Fund - only for the first 10 learners)

Other funded Programmes

1. Marketing Manager Level 6 with Optional CIM Diploma Level 6 in Professional and Digital Marketing
2. Market Research Executive Level 4 with Optional Marketing Research Society Certificate
3. Sales Executive Level 4
4. Project Control Professional Level 6 with Chartered Professional Projects (ChPP - APM)
5. Associate Project Manager Level 4 with Project Management Professional (PMP)

Reach out to office@kentbusinesscollege.org

Secure Your Spot Now!

To secure a place for your employees, please follow the steps outlined below in order. This will ensure a smooth enrollment process and guarantee their spot in the cohort before it begins:

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
3. Book an Enrolment Appointment (30 minutes): During this meeting, please have the following ready: Passport, GCSE certificates (if available), Other qualifications, and National Insurance Number Book an Appointment (Choose Enrolment Meeting)
4. Activate your APTEM account using the invitation link: Please check your inbox for the activation link to get started on APTEM (LMS platform).
5. Maths and English Assessment (20 minutes): This step is a government requirement to ensure that learners have the necessary literacy skills to fully engage with the program and succeed in their learning journey — there’s no pass or fail.
6. Training Plan Review (45 minutes):A meeting involving the line manager and employee to review and approve the training plan and finalise the remaining paperwork. Book an Appointment (Choose Compliance Meeting)

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with any of the steps.

Book a meeting with me to discuss this further. Please use the following link: Book an Appointment (Information Session)

Or email us at office@kentbusinesscollege.org.

Please note: We have a limited number of funded apprenticeship spaces available, and they are offered strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high demand, we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment

Best regards,

Alice Saunders

Business Development Team

Kent Business College / IBIS Consultancy LTD