Red BarringtonCourse managerCIM accredited study centre

Top tips for balancing work, play, and study

June 2016

2Today’s agenda

■ About you■ Studying while working■ Guided learning hours■ How CIM can support your studies■ 5 tips for balancing work and study■ Case studies■ FAQ

3About you

About me

• 15 years’ experience leading digital marketing and strategy

• 10 years experience with CIM learners

• Course development

Studying while working can be a challenge• Day job workload and responsibilities• Family commitments• Out of work commitments• Lack of space to studyBut…It’s all about achieving the right balance.

6How long will my qualification take?

Foundation Certificate Diploma Post-Graduate

Level 3 4 6 7

Number of Modules 2 3 3 4

Assessment Exam and assignment

Exam and assignment

Exam and assignment

Exam and assignment

Minimum Length to Complete

6 months 1 year 1 year 1.5 years

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Variety of learning methods

To suit you and your needs.

Bite-sized modules

Learn at your own pace.

How CIM Can Support Your Learning

Flexible assessments

Fit around your commitments.

MyCIM resourcesHost of study

resources available any

time.

8Bite-sized awards exampleCIM Diploma in Professional Marketing

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Top tips for balancing work, play, and study

Schedule study time

• When will studying work best for you?

• Commit to that study time• Communicate the study time with

family and loved ones

Make a plan

• Make a plan – and stick to it!• Split your study time into easy, bite-

sized chunks• Your study centre can provide

guidance and often study plans

Maximise your commute

• Read text books• Listen to podcasts• Read and digest course notes

Keep yourself motivated

• Remember what you will gain from all your hard work

• Reward yourself for completing small goals

Save Time for Relaxation

• Possibly the most important! • Put regular time aside to relax and

do the things you enjoy

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What if…?

16What if…?

■ I am struggling to find time to study?■ I leave or change jobs? ■ I’m half way through my assignment and my workload dramatically

increases in my job?■ I feel overwhelmed? ■ I have a personal emergency?

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Case studies

Student one

• CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing graduate

• Chartered Marketer

Student two

• Certificate in Professional Marketing graduate

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Next Steps

Find a study centre cim.co.uk/qualifications/study-centres/

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Q&A

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