Friday 29 June 2007
CIM course qualification automation
Over the past few years we have been very effective in the online teaching methods that we offer for our CIM courses (Chartered Institute of Marketing), and we have tried to keep on top of technology to continue to provide a service that ensures that our students pass their exams.
We are currently looking for an experienced IT person to take on the roll of day to day maintenance of our IT systems and growing database of clients.
We are still developing our online teaching technologies and systems with a core team, but need somebody to come on board permanently to learn the ropes and take over some of the day to day running of the systems.
Our core technologies include ASP, VB, ASP.NET C#, and SQL Server technologies. We run our online systems from an inhouse Windows driven cluster.
The role is based in the centre of Cambridge and if you feel you may be suitable then feel free to contact us.
We are currently looking for an experienced IT person to take on the roll of day to day maintenance of our IT systems and growing database of clients.
We are still developing our online teaching technologies and systems with a core team, but need somebody to come on board permanently to learn the ropes and take over some of the day to day running of the systems.
Our core technologies include ASP, VB, ASP.NET C#, and SQL Server technologies. We run our online systems from an inhouse Windows driven cluster.
The role is based in the centre of Cambridge and if you feel you may be suitable then feel free to contact us.
Tuesday 19 June 2007
Case Study: Improve
Improve are the Sector Skills Council for the Food and Drink Manufacturing and Processing Industry.
The Challenge
Skills shortage recognised: The UK food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK and second most productive food and drink industry in the world, but facing serious skills shortages, particularly in management.
Improve's response: Through the Women and Work: Sector Pathways Initiative, Improve received funding to up-skill 600 female supervisors and aspiring managers within the industry.
The Requirement
To prepare and deliver an accredited Level 3 management award through blended learning, with on-line support and information.
To initiate a full reporting programme on delegate progress and quality issues
Simple administrative procedures to be incorporated.
The whole programme ready to run within 6 weeks.
Cambridge Professional Academy's solution:
High quality, tailored learning programme developed, incorporating specially written learning materials, work-based assessed projects, contact strategy giving continuous and motivational support, unlimited on-line personal support for all participants for duration of study.
Materials delivered in hard-copy and electronic format.
Established dedicated team of trainers for workshops and on-line support throughout the programme.
Constructed bespoke and dedicated website with secure personal pages for participants.
Integrated back office IT systems allowing fully automated and seamless administration for enquiry to registration to completion.
Full management reporting package initiated and integrated with Improve's own IT systems.
Stringent quality checks.
Programme up and running within 5 weeks.
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Being experts in delivering distance learning courses in CIM, management, and marketing, the Cambridge Professional Academy aims to deliver this solution for the skills academy over the coming months.
This will be done in colaboration with the Anglia software house altFusion providing the ASP.NET IT systems.
The progress of this solution will be commented on in this blog and on the CPA new postings update here.
The Challenge
Skills shortage recognised: The UK food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK and second most productive food and drink industry in the world, but facing serious skills shortages, particularly in management.
Improve's response: Through the Women and Work: Sector Pathways Initiative, Improve received funding to up-skill 600 female supervisors and aspiring managers within the industry.
The Requirement
To prepare and deliver an accredited Level 3 management award through blended learning, with on-line support and information.
To initiate a full reporting programme on delegate progress and quality issues
Simple administrative procedures to be incorporated.
The whole programme ready to run within 6 weeks.
Cambridge Professional Academy's solution:
High quality, tailored learning programme developed, incorporating specially written learning materials, work-based assessed projects, contact strategy giving continuous and motivational support, unlimited on-line personal support for all participants for duration of study.
Materials delivered in hard-copy and electronic format.
Established dedicated team of trainers for workshops and on-line support throughout the programme.
Constructed bespoke and dedicated website with secure personal pages for participants.
Integrated back office IT systems allowing fully automated and seamless administration for enquiry to registration to completion.
Full management reporting package initiated and integrated with Improve's own IT systems.
Stringent quality checks.
Programme up and running within 5 weeks.
-
Being experts in delivering distance learning courses in CIM, management, and marketing, the Cambridge Professional Academy aims to deliver this solution for the skills academy over the coming months.
This will be done in colaboration with the Anglia software house altFusion providing the ASP.NET IT systems.
The progress of this solution will be commented on in this blog and on the CPA new postings update here.
Wednesday 13 June 2007
Managed Learning System
What can Cambridge Professional Academy do for you?
We can manage your learning system
We will host a fully integrated learning and development management system for you as an application service provider with:
Easy workshop configuration
Distance Learning
On-line course resources
Delegate interface
Revenue integration
Customer relationship management systems
Marketing campaign management
Web content management
Trainer process integration
Full management information and reports (bespoke)
We deliver standard accredited training courses
We will host a fully integrated learning and development management system for you as an application service provider with:
Face-to-face, tailored in-house or scheduled courses
All learning materials including text books
Additional electronic resources
Unlimited personal support
Choice of exam or work-based project assessment
Pass guarantee
We accredit bespoke and in-house training programmes
Working in partnership with you, we will accredit your own management training courses to ensure participants acquire a Chartered Institute of Management qualification.
Develop your company development and training programme
We will create a bespoke blended learning programme for the whole company or department to include:
Fully hosted, computer-based learning
All content written and produced
Full management information feedback
Face-to-face workshop delivery
Web-based asynchronous discussion
Virtual classrooms
We can manage your learning system
We will host a fully integrated learning and development management system for you as an application service provider with:
Easy workshop configuration
Distance Learning
On-line course resources
Delegate interface
Revenue integration
Customer relationship management systems
Marketing campaign management
Web content management
Trainer process integration
Full management information and reports (bespoke)
We deliver standard accredited training courses
We will host a fully integrated learning and development management system for you as an application service provider with:
Face-to-face, tailored in-house or scheduled courses
All learning materials including text books
Additional electronic resources
Unlimited personal support
Choice of exam or work-based project assessment
Pass guarantee
We accredit bespoke and in-house training programmes
Working in partnership with you, we will accredit your own management training courses to ensure participants acquire a Chartered Institute of Management qualification.
Develop your company development and training programme
We will create a bespoke blended learning programme for the whole company or department to include:
Fully hosted, computer-based learning
All content written and produced
Full management information feedback
Face-to-face workshop delivery
Web-based asynchronous discussion
Virtual classrooms
Tuesday 13 March 2007
CIM Results
Friday 23rd February saw the long-awaited release of the CIM’s December assessment results. As usual, Cambridge Professional Academy excelled, with both Professional Certificate and Professional Diploma students achieving over 90% pass rates! The national average for these levels was only around 55%.
The CIM Professional Certificate reached a 100% pass rate in three of the four modules, and the Professional Diploma pass rate was above 92% in two of the four modules.
Cambridge Professional Academy prides itself on the unlimited support that it offers every delegate, wherever they are in the world. Tutors are dedicated marketing specialists, who are passionate about their students and subjects. Whether students opt for the exam route, or the popular assignment route, their personal tutor will answer questions, and mark draft assignments and mock exams, which ensures that every individual has the very best chance of passing their assessments.
Alongside this personal tutor support, students are also encouraged to attend two-day study workshops at one of four locations, or evening classes (in London). The tutor-led sessions cover the main syllabus, plus have interactive discussions about each of the questions in the current assignment. Workshops also give students the chance to meet others and network amongst their peers.
On top of this, if any student does fail an assessment for any reason, the 100% guarantee promises that they will continue to be supported and tutored until they do pass, for no extra cost.
The CIM Professional Certificate reached a 100% pass rate in three of the four modules, and the Professional Diploma pass rate was above 92% in two of the four modules.
Cambridge Professional Academy prides itself on the unlimited support that it offers every delegate, wherever they are in the world. Tutors are dedicated marketing specialists, who are passionate about their students and subjects. Whether students opt for the exam route, or the popular assignment route, their personal tutor will answer questions, and mark draft assignments and mock exams, which ensures that every individual has the very best chance of passing their assessments.
Alongside this personal tutor support, students are also encouraged to attend two-day study workshops at one of four locations, or evening classes (in London). The tutor-led sessions cover the main syllabus, plus have interactive discussions about each of the questions in the current assignment. Workshops also give students the chance to meet others and network amongst their peers.
On top of this, if any student does fail an assessment for any reason, the 100% guarantee promises that they will continue to be supported and tutored until they do pass, for no extra cost.
Friday 16 February 2007
Reduced CMI prices!!
After a great deal of research, we have decided to lower our CMI prices. All levels have now seen a reduction in price, details of which can be found in our prospectus.
Reduced CMI prices!! Press release
Press release, Bulletins Index
Reduced CMI prices!! Press release
Press release, Bulletins Index
ISMM to increase fees - register NOW!
The ISMM have recently declared that their membership prices for the Diploma in Strategic Sales will be increasing from 10th May 2007. The price will jump from £195 to £225. To take advantage of the current price you will need to be registered by the ISMM before 10th May - so don't leave it too late!!
ISMM to increase fees - register NOW! Press release
Press release, bulletins index
ISMM to increase fees - register NOW! Press release
Press release, bulletins index
New e-commerce system
2007 has seen the launch of an exciting and long-awaited e-commerce system for Cambridge Professional Academy. The up-to-date technology enables students to register and pay for any of the courses that the company offers, in a secure and hassle-free environment.
The vast array of professional qualifications include the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate, Professional Diploma, and Professional Postgraduate Diploma. These can all be paid for in a variety of ways – tailored to the individual’s needs. Whether studying via distance learning, intensive two-day workshops, or weekly evening classes, a suitable study pack can be purchased at the mere click of a button. Other benefits include: prices for each separate component can be clearly viewed, and additional resources can be purchased at a later date, if required.
The user-friendly system means that students no longer have to worry about filling in application forms and posting or faxing them back, as this can now all be completed online. The quick and easy solution to registering for a professional course is now being used by a number of new students, and this is expected to gradually increase. However, paper copies are still being accepted from those who wish to use the more traditional method of application!
New e-commerce system press release
Press release index.
The vast array of professional qualifications include the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate, Professional Diploma, and Professional Postgraduate Diploma. These can all be paid for in a variety of ways – tailored to the individual’s needs. Whether studying via distance learning, intensive two-day workshops, or weekly evening classes, a suitable study pack can be purchased at the mere click of a button. Other benefits include: prices for each separate component can be clearly viewed, and additional resources can be purchased at a later date, if required.
The user-friendly system means that students no longer have to worry about filling in application forms and posting or faxing them back, as this can now all be completed online. The quick and easy solution to registering for a professional course is now being used by a number of new students, and this is expected to gradually increase. However, paper copies are still being accepted from those who wish to use the more traditional method of application!
New e-commerce system press release
Press release index.
Tuesday 13 February 2007
Cambridge Professional Academy student wins prestigious sales award
Andy Proctor triumphed as the ISMM Student of the Year at this year's BESMA Awards Ceremony, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in
Andy works for Spirent Communications, based in Devon, and studied with
Since gaining the highly-recognised professional qualification, Andy had undertaken a specially-created new role within his company. Utilising the analysis and strategic planning tools learned on the course, he has been given an increased level of responsibility for direct sales.
As a direct result of his role and recently-acquired knowledge, Andy has managed to increase revenue in a variety of countries, which to mid-September 2006 exceeded £100,000!
Having recognised the benefits of such a qualification, Andy is now hoping to progress further by looking towards an MA in Sales Management.
Prestigious sales award story:
Cambridge Professional Academy launches new prospectus for 2007
New year…new prices…new prospectus
2007 sees the launch of a newly-revised version of Cambridge Professional Academy’s prospectus. Now available to download from the website (also available to be posted as hard copies on request), in either a complete, or a specific marketing, sales, or management version, it features updated information and price lists regarding the courses currently on offer.
The vast range of fully-accredited marketing, sales, and management courses are all detailed in the prospectus, including entry level guidance and breakdown summaries of each of the individual modules.
Following the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) shift in syllabus and levels in 2006, students can now read up-to-date information on these changes. A vast amount of research has also prompted a reduction in price for each of the three levels. This competitive move means that, along with their contemporary and highly-successful study methods, Cambridge Professional Academy’s package is hard to beat.
The increasingly-popular Chartered Institute of Marketing’s (CIM) e-Marketing Award is another qualification that has seen a surprising price reduction. It seems more and more people are realising the importance of such a course in the modern and ever-changing world of marketing. Open to anyone, at any level, from any background, this flexible short course is beneficial to all marketers who work in, or are interested in, online marketing.
Along with the launch of a new prospectus, there has also been exciting improvements made to the registration system. Students are now able to apply for, and pay for, courses via the website. A variety of flexible options can be selected, including the purchase of individual modules, books, and workshops (CIM courses only). This quick and easy application process saves the time and effort spent filling out paper forms and posting or faxing them back, and means that studying really can be started anywhere, at anytime!
New prospectus story.
Friday 9 February 2007
Student Notification
CIM DEADLINE CHANGE - Important information
Please be aware that the deadline for CIM assignment submission for June marking has changed.
The deadline is now 27th April for all modules, except for the Marketing Management in Practice, which can be submitted until 18th May.
June assignments can still be submitted until 15th June. They will then be passed on to the CIM for December marking.
For more information please contact the office on 0870 013 33 88.
Monday 5 February 2007
News posting.
New news article for blog:
Cambridge Professional Academy delegate wins CIM Student Marketer of the Year 2006
Please click on the link to see details.
Cambridge Professional Academy delegate wins CIM Student Marketer of the Year 2006
Please click on the link to see details.
What is the Cambridge Professional Academy?
This is my space for logging news and events and general information regarding my company Cambridge Professional Academy.
This first post is a brief introduction to where we are based and what we do.
We offer professional development courses to companies and individuals, delivering a broad range of qualifications in management, marketing, and sales. Our main section of industry recognised qualifications covers:
Chartered Institute Of Marketing - CIM
Institute Of Sales And Marketing Management - ISMM
Chartered Management Institute - CMI
You can study anywhere in the world, but our main locations where we deliver workshops and short courses are in London, Cambridge, Leeds and Jersey.
We have various Events and Open Days and I will use this blog to list these and any other news that I feel relevant to the company.
This first post is a brief introduction to where we are based and what we do.
We offer professional development courses to companies and individuals, delivering a broad range of qualifications in management, marketing, and sales. Our main section of industry recognised qualifications covers:
Chartered Institute Of Marketing - CIM
Institute Of Sales And Marketing Management - ISMM
Chartered Management Institute - CMI
You can study anywhere in the world, but our main locations where we deliver workshops and short courses are in London, Cambridge, Leeds and Jersey.
We have various Events and Open Days and I will use this blog to list these and any other news that I feel relevant to the company.
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