BIBF is a CIM Accredited Study Centre until 2012. This significant milestone has allowed BIBF to offer the Bahrain market the full suite of international professional marketing qualifications.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the largest, longest established and most respected marketing organisation in the world. CIM's unique set of qualifications will make a real difference to your career - whether you're a student, marketing assistant, or responsible for an entire marketing department.

CIM provides industry-proven and internationally recognised qualifications that can help you get ahead throughout your marketing career. From introductory courses for those new to the profession to strategic-level qualifications for senior managers, all qualifications are based on detailed research and feedback from employers.

The Introductory Certificate in Marketing is for all those who want to find out more about marketing - whether you're in a job that involves marketing or not.

Event management assistants

Personal assistants

Non-marketers with some marketing involvement

Those undertaking junior marketing roles

Customer service assistants/call centre employees

This is an open access qualification - no qualifications or marketing experience are required. However, some work experience would be advantageous. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of English proficiency.

There are two subjects: The first involves a multiple choice test, while the second requires you to submit a written project made up of several brief, work-based tasks.

Each subject requires 36 learning hours.

BHD 790

This qualification gives you the practical skills and knowledge to devise and execute tactical marketing activities and gain marketing credibility.

Marketing assistants

Marketing coordinators

Marketing executives

Marketing managers without formal marketing qualifications

Non-marketers with aspirations for marketing

Existing marketers wanting to become more specialist

To enter this level, you will need to have a degree, advanced diploma or hold the CIM Introductory Certificate. You will also need to provide evidence of English proficiency if your first language isn't English.

There are four subjects using a blend of two basic methods: formal examinations and assignments such as coursework and case studies.

Each subject requires 40 learning hours.

BHD 1,640

This qualification really helps with the 'how to' aspects of marketing planning, enabling you to develop as a 'marketing professional'. The focus moves from the theoretical aspects of marketing towards the many skills needed to manage the function itself - including elements ranging from channel management to communications, along with specialist areas like new product development.

Operational marketers

Departmental managers

Functional managers

Product/brand managers

Account managers

Agency managers

As a minimum, the following qualifications or experience is recommended as the prerequisite for entry onto the Professional Diploma in Marketing:

The CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing OR

Any business or marketing Bachelors or Masters Degree (or an equivalent qualification) OR

Experience in a marketing management role that has provided potential students with the ability to demonstrate that they can meet the learning outcomes of the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing if required to do so. You will also need to provide evidence of English proficiency if your first language isn't English.

There are four subjects using a blend of two basic methods: formal examinations and assignments such as coursework and case studies.

Each subject requires 45 learning hours.

BHD 1,740

Dr. Victoria Ghurbal (M.Phil, BA (Hons) MCMI)
Business Development Manager / CIM Programme Manager
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Mrs. Sana Sarwani
Administration Coordinator
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