We get it – you’re wearing a lot of hats. Marketing often slips to the bottom of the to-do list, or gets handed off to someone else because it feels too complex or time-consuming.
That’s exactly why this course exists. The Skills Bootcamp is built for real-world business owners like you, giving you:
Flexible, focused learning – designed to fit around real life.
This 12-week course is built to work alongside your schedule. With a blend of in-person sessions, online workshops and independent study, you’ll gain structure and support without needing to hit pause on the rest of your life. Whether you’re working, freelancing or exploring a new direction, this format helps you stay on track and build confidence fast.
Face-to-face learning: Core sessions are held weekly in Derby, led by industry experts.
Live-streamed & recorded: Can’t attend in person? Join live online or catch up with recordings
Practical focus: Hands-on sessions, real-world projects, and tools you’ll actually use
Optional qualification: Sit the CIM Level 4 Award in Content Marketing for an official professional award
We recommend attending in person where possible to get the most value from discussions, networking and feedback from tutors – but we’ve built in flexibility to help you succeed whatever your circumstances.
“The way TMLA delivers its content – across all its courses – is incredibly engaging, accessible and immediately useful. The team are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, and the tutors create a space where everyone feels encouraged to learn and contribute. The sessions are live and interactive, but having recordings available adds that extra bit of flexibility, which is ideal for working professionals. It’s a brilliant way to build confidence and sharpen your digital marketing skills quickly.”
This isn’t just another free course – it’s built and delivered in partnership with MacMartin, an award-winning marketing agency with deep, hands-on experience. From national charities to ambitious local brands, our client base is diverse, and our work gets results.
You’ll be learning directly from professionals who do this every day – the same team creating campaigns, optimising websites, building strategies, and managing content in the real world. That means you’ll gain not just theoretical knowledge, but up-to-date tactics, insider know-how, and practical tips you can trust.
Expect honest, relevant insight from people who understand what it means to work for yourself – and who genuinely care about helping you succeed.
Delivered with MacMartin. Accredited by CIM. Designed for your future.
Check you meet all these criteria before applying:
“As someone in the early stages of their marketing career, I really wanted to broaden my knowledge beyond the scope of my current role. I knew that having a solid, well-rounded understanding of marketing would help me grow and become more confident in my abilities – and that’s exactly what led me to TMLA and the CIM Level 4 course.
The course has given me a much deeper understanding of the wider marketing landscape. It’s really helped me see how all the different pieces fit together, which in turn has made me feel more confident and capable in my day-to-day work. What I love is how practical the course is – you can take what you’ve learnt and apply it straight away. I’ve already made changes to our business newsletter after a really insightful session on adding value for your audience (shoutout to Jessica for that one!). It’s made me think differently about how and why we communicate with our audience, not just what we’re saying.
The support from the tutors was brilliant – they’re always approachable and happy to answer questions, even outside the weekly sessions. And the wider TMLA team was just as great. Communication has been spot on and I’ve always felt well-supported throughout.
Another big plus for me has been how flexible the course is. The sessions are held online in the evenings, which makes it easy to fit around work and other commitments. On top of that, the exams can be taken at any point within the exam window, which has been really helpful – I’ve been able to sit my exams at a time that genuinely works for me.
Overall, I’d absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their marketing knowledge. The content is engaging, the support is fantastic, and you walk away with skills and insights that you can use straight away. I feel so much more confident in what I am doing and how my career could progress.”
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