Open Day in London, 7th January

Not sure which qualification is right for you?

If the answer is yes, then why not join us for our open day at our London Centre to find out more. You will have the opportunity to meet with our advisor to learn more about how a professional qualification can enhance your career, discuss your personal circumstances, and which level and study methods are best for you.

You will be to discuss any of our courses including the marketing (CIM), management (CMI) and sales and marketing (ISMM).

What date? Thursday 7th January 2010

What time? 1pm - 6pm

What venue?

London Centre, Suite 201, Albany House,
324-326 Regent Street,
London
W1B 3BL

More about our London Centre

What do I need to bring? If you have a CV or a breakdown of your experience and qualifications this can be very helpful in advising you of the best level for you to study.

Please call Paul Owens on 0844 800 5256 or email paul.owens@professionalacademy.com to make an appointment.

If you are not able to attend this open day you can attend one of our many open days held throughout the year. Current dates are available on our website

ISMM Seminar in London, 12th November

Cambridge Professional Academy will be attending the ISMM Seminar being held in London this coming Thursday. Due to be an informative and interesting yet entertaining evening the event will provide you with tools and tips on how to improve your sales performance and the opportunity to network with fellow ISMM members.

There will be presentations from:

Grant Leboff
Sales Therapy® - Debunking the Myths of Traditional Selling
www.intelliegentsalesclub.com




Richard Newman
Body Talk for Business - Can You Walk the Talk?
www.ukbodytalk.com



The seminar is being held at MWB London, 60 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6NP and begins at 6.15pm.

For more information about the ISMM and to book your tickets visit the ISMM website.

These seminars compliment the various ISMM qualifications and short courses that we offer in London, Cambridge, Exeter, Leeds and Jersey. More information about these qualifications and our prospectus is available at the Cambridge Professional Academy website.

Business North West Exhibition

We have just returned from two days exhibiting at the Business North West Exhibition in Manchester. It proved to be a very successful trip with lots of people and companies interested in our qualifications and courses. It also proved very useful for meeting organisatiosn who will be able help us further with offering our qualifications to a wider audience.

As a general exhibition there were a range of companies both exhibiting and visiting ranging from website hosting and optimisation, graphic designers and professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It would have been good to see the Institute of Sales and Marketing (ISMM) there but maybe next year.

The new CIM Diploma in Digital Marketing and Diploma in Managing Digital Media qualifications we a real success with many people interested in enroling on the courses, and with the first lot of workshops already booked it is expected to be a great success. Management also seems to be an area which is in great demand, particulalry in the public sector according to sources so we will be keenly pursuing this opportunity further. Overall, the exhbition shows that despite economic circumstances there is still a real desire to be trained and gain qualifications in marketing, management and sales which is positive for us, although we must make sure we stay ahead of the game.

We hope to see you at our next event, CIM Live in London being held this Wednesday 4th November at BMA House, Tavistock House, London. For more information click here.

Visit our website www.professionalacademy.com for more information about our qualifications in marketing, management and sales and, prospectus.

CPA attending ISMM Seminar, Reading

Cambridge Professional Academy will be attending the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM) Seminar in Reading today. These free to attend seminars start from 6pm and allow you to develop your potential and improve your performance in an ideal and convenient way whilst providing expert insight into the Sales world. The Reading seminar includes inspirational presentations from:

• Andy Preston - Selling in a Slowdown
• Matt Crabtree - Sales Momentum - 5 No Nonsense Ways to Win More Business in any Market

The seminars are packed full of thought-provoking ideas and practical insights for maximising sales and winning new business.

For more information about the ISMM seminars and to book your tickets visit the ISMM website.

These seminars compliment the various ISMM qualifications and, short courses that we offer in London, Cambridge, Exeter, Leeds and Jersey. For more information about these and for our prospectus visit our website www.professionalacademy.com

Visit us at ISMM Successful Selling - Birmingham

Cambridge Professional Academy will be attending the ISMM Successful Selling event being held on Tuesday 6th October 2009 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

The conference is guaranteed to be an action-packed and informative day providing an exciting combination of practical advice and new ideas that will inspire any sales person to greater heights of success. The speakers will be covering innovative ways to increase sales, improve motivation and boost profits. Put just one new idea in action and watch your sales figures soar – imagine what you could achieve with the host of ideas you’ll pick up in a single day.

Keynote speakers include:

• Shaa Wasmund - CEO, Smarta.com
• Jeremy Jacobs - Conference Chairman and TV & radio personality
• Steve Smith - Olympic High Jumper and Motivational Business Speaker.

So look out for Cambridge Professional Academy when you are attending the ISMM Successful Selling Conference. For more information about the event or to book your place visit the Successful Selling website.

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.

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

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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

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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 London. He fought off five stiff competitors and was awarded the prestigious title by a panel of three judges.

Andy works for Spirent Communications, based in Devon, and studied with Cambridge Professional Academy from April 2005 to July 2006, when he achieved the ISMM Diploma in Strategic Sales and Key Account Management with a distinction.

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.

Well done Andy!


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