Qualification details

LCM Level 3 Diploma in Public Relations & Marketing

Qualification summary

The LCM Level 3 Diploma in Public Relations & Marketing is designed as an introductory qualification for candidates wishing to find out more about marketing and public relations, whether they are currently working in the field or thinking about starting a career. The qualification offers an introduction to marketing and sales, and the principles of public relations. It is also a starting point for those people wishing to gain a qualification which enables them to progress to university level.

Qualification details

500/8373/9
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/01/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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Kenya - Malawi - Botswana - Ghana - Sierra Leone - Bangladesh - Namibia - Scotland - Zambia - South Africa - Uganda - Tanzania, United Republic of - Nigeria - Zimbabwe - Serbia
English
The Diploma in Public Relations & Marketing equips candidates with a good working knowledge of the key concepts of marketing and public relations. This will aid holders of the Award in their career progression. Candidates can also progress to the LCM Level 4 Higher Diploma in Public Relations & Marketing.
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Market Research Executive
Market Research Interviewer
Media Researcher
Public Relations Officer
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.4  Marketing and Sales
160
Pass
Written Examination
Independent assessment is achieved by written examinations which are set and marked by LCM. For more information, please refer to the Setting and Marking Procedures which have been attached.
The qualification consists of five units, of which three are mandatory. In addition, one of two optional units must be completed.
  • A  -  Mandatory
    All three units of this group are mandatory.
    This group represents a pathway.
  • B  -  Optional
    One unit from this group must be completed.
    This group represents a pathway.