This will depend on the type of work you are looking to do - account management, project management, online marketing etc. etc.

As an employer I have always looked for experience, raw talent and above all drive and enthusiasm when both reading CV's and interviewing. I have employed a number of people in high profile / technical positions without degrees or any other qualification because they have proved capable of doing the job they applied for, rather than gaining qualifications.

Depending on the type of work you are looking for your time might be better spent writing a blog or gaining some industry experience rather than trying to get a qualification.

Sorry I should have explained better. I have worked in Marketing for around 8 years specifically in Digital, hence I have plenty of practical theory, but want something on paper that supports it.

I find when talking to agencies they are pushing to see if you have a degree etc, hence I am interested understanding if completing my CIM course will help or is there any other courses out there.

Cool, thanks for the info

I will speak to CIM and see how I can get onto this course. Obviously I have been attending a few workshops via econsultancy to help keep updated

Hi

I opted for the IDM Diploma as well - with a few years experience under my belt I wanted to formalise some of the knowledge. The Diploma gave a good depth of understanding of key subjects. included experienced guest speakers and was also a good way of networking. I can honestly say I learnt an awful lot.

James

Afternoon everyone!

The IDM courses have much to recommend them, but without wanting to blow our own trumpet, I think you'd do well to consider the Econsultancy MSc in Digital Marketing Communications.

Available part-time, it's specifically designed to fit around your work commitments and the vast majority of our delegates are in a similar position to yours - i.e. relatively experienced, but looking to consolidate that knowledge and come away with documentation that employers will recognise as proof of their skills.  It's highly practical, industry-led and flexible enough to be tailored to your area of interest. And most importantly, it's university accredited which adds that little bit of weight and recognition - an advantage that's definitely prompting more people to consider it above the IDM's course.

You can choose whether to 'cash in' your learning at the end of each stage, so you don't need to commit to the full three years - one year's study gives you a Postgraduate Certificate, two years results in a Postgraduate Diploma and the full three years means you graduate with a Masters.

Given you've already attended some training sessions with us, you can count them towards the MSc, which will net you a bit of a discount as well.

We have just closed applications for our September intake (we have experienced massive demand with almost 50 delegates set to take the plunge!) but the amount of interest has prompted us to open a new January start date, so you'd be in plenty of time to apply and secure your place.

Full details at http://econsultancy.com/training/qualifications/marketing.

I hope this helps.  If you would like more information, please do feel free to give me a call on 020 7269 1475.

Viv.