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About CIM Level 3 Marketing Insights

CIM Level 3 Marketing Insights · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the awarding and assessment provider; tuition is delivered through Accredited Study Centres.
Format
Onscreen multiple-choice assessment.
Exam questions
Total questions: 50.
Time limit
90 minutes for the standard module assessment; reasonable adjustments are governed separately by CIM policy.
Passing score
60% or above to pass the module; Pass 60–69%, Merit 70–79%, Distinction 80%+.
Exam fee
CIM publishes combined first-attempt assessment fees for the two-module Foundation Certificate: GBP 250 Global Standard/Developing Markets or GBP 220 Emerging Markets. This is a qualification package, not a verified single-module price. CIM membership starts at GBP 70/year; tuition is additional and varies; resits incur additional fees.

Topics covered

  • Explain key market research methods and insights which can inform marketing decision-making.

    • Identify different sources of primary and secondary data
    • Explain the methods and frameworks used for analysing data
    • Explore insights that inform marketing decision-making

  • Understand the key factors that influence consumer/customer behaviour.

    • Explain different types of consumers/customers within organisational contexts
    • Analyse different factors that influence consumer/customer behaviour

  • Understand the customer journey and how it impacts relationships.

    • Illustrate the consumer/customer journey
    • Demonstrate how insights can support the development of stronger customer relationships

  • Understand how to conduct a marketing audit to inform marketing decision making.

    • Provide an outline marketing audit using insights from a variety of sources
    • Utilise information from the marketing audit to identify appropriate marketing objectives and recommendations

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Onscreen multiple-choice assessment.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 50.

How long is the exam?

90 minutes for the standard module assessment; reasonable adjustments are governed separately by CIM policy.

What is the passing score?

60% or above to pass the module; Pass 60–69%, Merit 70–79%, Distinction 80%+.

How much does the exam cost?

CIM publishes combined first-attempt assessment fees for the two-module Foundation Certificate: GBP 250 Global Standard/Developing Markets or GBP 220 Emerging Markets. This is a qualification package, not a verified single-module price. CIM membership starts at GBP 70/year; tuition is additional and varies; resits incur additional fees.

Official sources and references

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