The document offers guidance for balancing work, play, and study as a CIM-accredited student, emphasizing the importance of finding the right balance amidst various commitments. It includes tips such as scheduling study time, making a study plan, and utilizing commuting time effectively, alongside resources and support available from CIM. Additionally, it provides details on qualification timelines and assessments, case studies of successful students, and encourages relaxation time for better productivity.

1. Red Barrington
Course manager
CIM accredited study centre
Top tips for balancing
work, play, and study
June 2016

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Today’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

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About you

4. About me
• 15 years’ experience leading digital
marketing and strategy
• 10 years experience with CIM learners
• Course development

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

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How 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
resources
Host of study
resources available
any time.

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Bite-sized awards example
CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing

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Top tips for balancing work,
play, and study

10. Schedule study time
• When will studying work best for you?
• Commit to that study time
• Communicate the study time with family
and loved ones

11. 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

12. Maximise your commute
• Read text books
• Listen to podcasts
• Read and digest course notes

13. Keep yourself motivated
• Remember what you will gain from all your
hard work
• Reward yourself for completing small
goals

14. 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…?

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What 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

18. Student one
• CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
graduate
• Chartered Marketer

19. 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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