Level 4

Social Media Marketing

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Module Overview

Social media marketing involves utilising social media platforms to promote products, services, or brands, engage with audiences, and drive desired actions. Its significance lies in its ability to reach a broad audience, enhance brand awareness, and build customer relationships, making it an essential tool for marketers.

This module equips candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement successful social media marketing strategies. You will learn how to leverage various social media channels and create appropriate content to enhance an organisation’s digital presence.

The module focuses on three key learning outcomes: first, it explores the growing importance of social media for organisations and its impact on consumers; second, it examines the different social media channels available and the content needed to support them; and third, it develops skills for creating a social media marketing plan and measuring its effectiveness.

Student Outcomes

By the end of this module students will:
  • Recognise the importance of social media for organisations.
  • Understand the different applications of social media.
  • Understand how to develop a social media marketing plan.

Credits and Qualification Time

This is a 10-credit module, equating to approximately 100 study hours made up of:
  • guided learning hours
  • practical and work-based learning
  • exam preparation time
  • exam time
  • supported self-study time

CIM Membership

Membership with CIM is required to allow students to book exams and access support and resources. All students studying CIM qualifications can join at the Affiliate Studying level for £65 per year.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is a 2 hour online exam that can be taken at a time convenient for you. 

Fees

Tuition fees are payable to TMLA prior to starting your course. CIM membership and exam fees are payable directly to CIM.

Tuition Fees:

£650+ VAT for this stand alone module or £2,490 + VAT for the full qualification.

CIM Fees:

£130 (VAT exempt) exam fee per module + £65 annual student CIM membership.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need to have a minimum of one year’s experience in the industry or a relevant Level 3 qualification to study the Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing or Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing.

Alternatively, an equivalent Level 3 Apprenticeship such as the Multi-channel Marketer or Marketing Assistant would also be accepted. CIM will consider other equivalent Marketing Apprenticeships.

If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of achieving one of the following English Language qualifications within the last two years: IELTS Academic Module with an overall score of 6.5 (each component pass mark must be 6.0 or above) or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English grade B or above. CIM will consider other equivalent alternatives.

If you are unsure as to whether you meet the entry requirements, please get in touch and we can advise.

Register Now

Choose your preferred start date and register today. At checkout, you’ll be able to pay securely by card or request an invoice. Hover over ‘session information’ for session dates.

Please note, tuition fees do not include CIM membership or exam fees, both of these are payable directly to CIM, refer to our fees breakdown for a full list of costs.

Register For The Module Only:

  • 13
    May
    2025

    L4 Social Media Marketing

    6 Weeks, Tuesdays 6pm-8:30pm
    Online
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 13 May 18:00 BST - 20:30 BST
    Session 2
    Tue 20 May 18:00 BST - 20:30 BST
    Session 3
    Tue 27 May 18:00 BST - 20:30 BST
    Session 4
    Tue 03 Jun 18:00 BST - 20:30 BST
    Session 5
    Tue 10 Jun 18:00 BST - 20:30 BST
    Session 6
    Tue 17 Jun 18:00 BST - 20:30 BST
    • £650.00 excl. VAT

Register For The Full Qualification:

  • 14
    Jan
    2025

    L6 CIM Diploma in Professional and Digital Marketing

    9-12 Months, Online Delivery, Weekday Evenings
    Online via Zoom
    Session information
    Sessions
    Student Induction Session
    Tue 14 Jan 17:30 GMT - Tue 14 Jan 18:00 GMT
    Strategy and Planning (Mandatory)
    Tue 14 Jan 18:00 - Tue 18 Mar 20:30
    Commercial Intellegence (Mandatory)
    Tue 15 Apr 18:00 - Tue 20 May 20:30
    AI Marketing (Elective)
    Tue 10 Jun 18:00 - Tue 15 Jul 20:30
    Brand Proposition (Elective)
    Tue 10 Jun 18:00 - Tue 15 Jul 20:30
    Customer Journey Optimisation (Mandatory)
    Tue 30 Sep 18:00 - Tue 04 Nov 20:30
    • £2,690.00 excl. VAT
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