About Business Consort
Business Consort teaches the CIM Level 6 Diploma online. It is a UK professional qualification, with up to 12 months to finish. Request the course price in pounds.
Business Consort runs the Digital & Social Media Academy in the United Kingdom. CIM lists it as a study centre for the Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing. The qualification comes from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a British professional body. The online offer allows up to 12 months. It is a professional marketing qualification, not a U.S. university degree. Ask the study centre which modules and fees apply to your enrollment.
What you get with Business Consort
The course is a self-paced online route to a CIM Level 6 diploma with tutor support.
CIM Level 6
A British professional marketing qualification.
The awarding body is the Chartered Institute of Marketing. It is not a U.S. university degree.
Online study
The study centre lists online delivery.
The offer allows up to 12 months. Confirm start dates and access arrangements.
Tutor support
The study centre lists tutor support.
Ask how feedback, live sessions and assessment support work for your cohort.
Module choices
CIM lists specialist marketing modules.
Ask whether AI Marketing is offered in the study centre’s current program.
Pros & cons
Pros
- CIM lists Business Consort as a study centre.
- Online delivery supports study away from the UK.
- The offer allows up to 12 months.
- CIM publishes its qualification and entry requirements.
Cons
- The study centre’s course fee requires a quote.
- CIM assessment and membership fees need a separate check.
- The qualification is British, not a U.S. university degree.
- Entry depends on CIM’s qualification or experience rules.
Plans and published costs
The course quote and CIM fees are different amounts. Figures below are in pounds sterling.
Business Consort plans at a glance
| Plan | Price (GBP) | What is included |
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| Course tuition | QuoteGBP | Request the complete course price and a list of included fees.
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| CIM assessments | £660GBP | All modules at the global standard rate. Emerging Markets rate: £540. Resits cost extra.
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Course tuition
Request the complete course price and a list of included fees.
- Online, up to 12 months
- Tutor support
CIM assessments
All modules at the global standard rate. Emerging Markets rate: £540. Resits cost extra.
- CIM membership from £70 per year
At a glance
| Question | Published offer |
|---|---|
| Study centre | Business Consort · United Kingdom |
| Qualification | CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing |
| Awarding body | Chartered Institute of Marketing |
| Delivery | Online |
| Time allowed | Up to 12 months |
| Course price | Written quote required |
| Assessment and membership | Confirm inclusion in the quote |
| Entry check | CIM qualification, relevant degree or experience rules |
How to get started
Check you meet CIM's entry rules
CIM lists a Level 4 qualification, a degree with at least one-third marketing content, or about two years of marketing experience.
Contact the study centre
Ask Business Consort for the course fee and what it includes.
Study online
You enroll on a rolling basis, with a learning portal, tutor feedback and live Q&A.
Pay CIM's fees
CIM lists assessment fees and a membership fee that are separate on its own pages.
Take the CIM assessment
CIM lists an online examination, booked through its portal.
Keep the course quote separate
This example adds the published CIM assessment fee and starting annual membership fee. Business Consort’s tuition is not included.
- Assessment feesGlobal standard rate
- £660
- MembershipStarting annual fee
- £70
- Business Consort tuitionRequest a written course quote
- Extra
£730
CIM fee example£660 + £70 before tuition, resits, currency conversion or any applicable tax. Confirm which fees your course quote includes. Checked November 2, 2026.
Who this fits
Compare the credential, then the provider
Business Consort
- CIM Level 6 marketing diploma
- Online · up to 12 months
- Course quote in pounds
- Confirm U.S. acceptance for your use
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- Two- or three-day bootcamps
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- Eligibility depends on the credential
Hallmark University
- B.S. in Artificial Intelligence
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- $550 per credit plus term fees
These offers award different credentials. Compare the credential, eligibility, schedule and complete cost before choosing.
Before you enroll
Sources and editorial notes
We compared the published terms listed below. We did not enroll in these programs. Ratings are editorial estimates, not customer review averages.
- Business Consort – Digital & Social Media Academy (CIM): Wilmslow location, online study, 12-month limit, "contact for costs." Checked November 2, 2026.
- CIM Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing (CIM): £660 and £540 assessment fees, membership from £70, modules, Ofqual regulation, entry requirements. Checked November 2, 2026.
- CIM: CIM is a UK professional body based in Berkshire. Checked November 2, 2026.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is this a US qualification?
No. The course is UK-based and CIM is a British professional body. Check with US employers or schools before you rely on it.
How long does it take?
The study centre allows up to 12 months. Ask about the expected workload and the deadline for your enrollment.
Is it online?
Yes. The study centre lists it as 100% online.
What does it cost?
The course fee is not published, so contact Business Consort. CIM lists assessment fees of £660 and membership from £70 a year. Amounts are in pounds.
What are the entry requirements?
CIM lists a Level 4 qualification, a relevant degree, or about two years of marketing experience, plus English proficiency scores for non-native speakers.
