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CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing

CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing vs 3 alternatives compared

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CIM Professional Diploma in MarketingPCM – Professional Certified MarketerGoogle Ads Certification (Marketing Track)HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
VendorCIMAMAGoogle SkillshopHubSpot Academy
LevelAdvancedIntermediateBeginnerBeginner
Exam fee£1,500–£3,000$349–$449FreeFree
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Typical salary£35K–£65K$65K–$100K$50K–$80K$45K–$75K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing or PCM – Professional Certified Marketer first?

PCM – Professional Certified Marketer is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing or Marketing Track first?

Marketing Track is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing or HubSpot Content Marketing Certification first?

HubSpot Content Marketing Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.