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Business Consort: a digital marketing course with a CIM qualification

3.7 / 5 · Editorial rating

An online route to a British CIM marketing qualification. Request the course quote and check how the credential fits your plans in the United States.

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

Business Consort plans at a glance and prices in GBP
PlanPrice (GBP)What is included
Course tuition
QuoteGBP

Request the complete course price and a list of included fees.

  • Online, up to 12 months
  • Tutor support
CIM assessments
£660GBP

All modules at the global standard rate. Emerging Markets rate: £540. Resits cost extra.

  • CIM membership from £70 per year

Course tuition

QuoteGBP

Request the complete course price and a list of included fees.

  • Online, up to 12 months
  • Tutor support

CIM assessments

£660GBP

All modules at the global standard rate. Emerging Markets rate: £540. Resits cost extra.

  • CIM membership from £70 per year

At a glance

Published details · Nov 2, 2026
QuestionPublished offer
Study centreBusiness Consort · United Kingdom
QualificationCIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing
Awarding bodyChartered Institute of Marketing
DeliveryOnline
Time allowedUp to 12 months
Course priceWritten quote required
Assessment and membershipConfirm inclusion in the quote
Entry checkCIM qualification, relevant degree or experience rules

How to get started

  1. 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.

  2. Contact the study centre

    Ask Business Consort for the course fee and what it includes.

  3. Study online

    You enroll on a rolling basis, with a learning portal, tutor feedback and live Q&A.

  4. Pay CIM's fees

    CIM lists assessment fees and a membership fee that are separate on its own pages.

  5. 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

Which situation sounds like yours?

You specifically want a CIM qualification

Compare the study centre offer

Check the current modules, support, fees and assessment arrangements.

You want to study online at your own pace

Business Consort fits

Rolling enrollment gives you up to 12 months to finish.

You want a US-recognized degree

Look elsewhere

This is a British professional qualification, not a US degree.

You need a published price

Ask first

The study centre asks you to contact it for costs.

Compare the credential, then the provider

This review

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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These offers award different credentials. Compare the credential, eligibility, schedule and complete cost before choosing.

Before you enroll

Check these before you commit

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. 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.

  2. How long does it take?

    The study centre allows up to 12 months. Ask about the expected workload and the deadline for your enrollment.

  3. Is it online?

    Yes. The study centre lists it as 100% online.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.