The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) courses provide you with a widelyrecognised qualification from the world's largest professional marketing body. This qualification is invaluable for anyone planning a career within marketing or wishing to progress to key decision making positions in the industry.
Membership of the CIM also provides students with a network of experienced professionals and an exclusive social calendar of events, organised by local branches. Benefits of membership can be found on the CIM website (http://www.cim.co.uk/membership/whyjoin - opens a new window). The local CIM branches/regions to the LSBF are London (www.greaterlondon-cim.co.uk - opens a new window) and West Surrey (www.westsurrey-cim.org.uk - opens a new window).
The CIM also offers members access to specialist industry interest groups, including:
CIM Small Business Group
CIMCOM - Creative Professionals In Marketing Communications
CIMTIG - Travel Interest Group
CIMCIG - Construction Industry Group
e-Connections - harnessing information and communications technology (ICT) to marketing strategy in the South East Region.
Finance Group
Food, Drink and Agriculture Group
Hotel Marketing Association
CIMMMG Medical Marketing Group
National Marketing Group for Learning & Business Support (NMG)