top tips for balancing work, play and study - cim qualifications webinar slides
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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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