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href="/learning/chartered-marketer/executive-advanced-standing">Executive Path Advanced Standing</a></p><p> </p></div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><p>Join marketing professionals across Canada who are setting the standard in marketing excellence. <strong>The Chartered Marketer (CM) designation</strong>, established by the CMA, is your invitation to the CM community!</p><p><a href="https://charteredmarketer.ca/get-information-about-chartered-marketer" class="btn btn-primary" data-sf-ec-immutable="">DOWNLOAD BROCHURE </a></p><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><p><img src="/images/default-source/about-us/cm-cyberweek3.jpg?sfvrsn=ff024217_1" style="background-color: initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-transform: inherit; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto; white-space: inherit" alt=""></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Enroll During Cyber Week: If you're not yet approved into the CM program, you'll have to submit your application first, then use promo code "CYBER40" upon checkout of your selected course to enjoy this limited-time discount.</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p></div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><h2>Why Choose the CM Designation?</h2><p><strong>Recognition:</strong> Chartered Marketer is the only marketing designation in Canada and is a clear signal to employers and the business community of your expertise and commitment to the profession. </p><p><strong>Comprehensive Knowledge:</strong> With the CM designation, you demonstrate that you possess the essential knowledge and skills demanded by top employers for success in both marketing and business. </p><p><strong>Continuous Development:</strong> Achieving and maintaining your CM status reflects your dedication to staying current and evolving with the ever-changing marketing landscape. </p></div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><h2><br>Flexible Learning for the Modern Marketer </h2><p>All courses in the Chartered Marketer (CM) curriculum are delivered on-demand, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Build your CM journey your way, with the flexibility to adapt to your unique needs and marketing career goals. </p></div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><h2><br>Your Path to Becoming a Chartered Marketer</h2><p>Based on your education and expertise as a marketing professional, the journey to achieve your CM designation depends on your needs and timeline.</p><p><strong>The CM Program: </strong>Ideal for marketers with at least one year of experience, the comprehensive CM program sets you up with the foundations of marketing and guides you along our core CM courses, allowing you to then specialize in a marketing focus and tie it altogether with the Summit. Learners will need to take 4 courses plus complete the Compliance for Marketers micro course and the Summit course to achieve the CM designation.</p><h4>Accelerated CM Pathways</h4><p><strong>Education Path: </strong>Holders of a marketing diploma/degree can accelerate their CM journey, requiring only 1-2 courses plus completion of the Compliance for Marketers micro course and the Summit course to achieve the CM designation.<br></p><p><strong>Experience Path:</strong> Marketers with at least 8 years of diverse marketing experience and a demonstration of career progression can apply for this path, needing only to complete the Compliance for Marketers micro course and the Summit course to achieve the CM designation. </p><h4>Executive Advanced Standing Pathway</h4><p>For those with 10 years of marketing experience at an executive level responsible for decision-making and people leadership. More details can be found <a href="/learning/chartered-marketer/executive-advanced-standing">here</a>. </p><p><img src="/images/default-source/web-assets/cm-badge-cancred.png?sfvrsn=bb11508b_5" width="100%" alt="Elevate Your Professional Profile! Once you earn your CM designation you will be issued your digital badge through CanCred. Our badges showcase your achievements and expertise in marketing, making it easier for you to display and share your skills across digital platforms. Enhance your visibility and credibility in the marketing community with a recognized and shareable badge of your accomplishment."></p></div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><h3><br>The Core CM Courses</h3></div> </div><div class="cma-cols"> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="MainContent_C037_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-12 col-lg-4" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="/images/default-source/web-assets/cm-tools-for-success.jpg?sfvrsn=8b996369_0" title="CM-tools-for-success" alt="CM-tools-for-success"/> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"><p><a href="https://thecma.ca/chartered-marketer/tools-for-success"><strong>Tools for Success:</strong></a></p><p>Set yourself up to think strategically like a marketer</p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="MainContent_C037_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-12 col-lg-4" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="/images/default-source/chartered-marketer/thumbnail-finance2fca61bc-c498-48be-8767-1b6d7b27b3df.jpg?sfvrsn=ec459883_3" title="thumbnail-finance" alt=""/> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"><p><a href="https://thecma.ca/chartered-marketer/finance-and-campaign-execution"><strong>Finance and Campaign Execution</strong></a></p><p>Sharpen your business acumen and earn your seat at the C-Suite table</p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="MainContent_C037_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-12 col-lg-4" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> <div> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="/images/default-source/chartered-marketer/thumbnail-creative.jpg?sfvrsn=f030d4ed_7" title="thumbnail-creative" alt=""/> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"><p><a href="https://thecma.ca/chartered-marketer/creative-elements-of-marketing" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(219, 0, 11, 1); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit"><strong>Creative Elements of Marketing:</strong></a></p><p>Unleash your creative potential and learn how to maintain strong client and agency relationships</p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cma-contentcontainer" > <div class="cma-contentblock" ><h3><br>Specialization Courses<strong></strong></h3></div> </div><div class="cma-cols"> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="MainContent_C042_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-12 col-lg-4" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top" src="/images/default-source/chartered-marketer/thumbnail-brand.jpg?sfvrsn=cc6505d1_3" title="thumbnail-brand" alt=""/> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"><p><a href="https://thecma.ca/chartered-marketer/brand" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgba(219, 0, 11, 1); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); 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