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Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
Digital marketing is used by businesses to connect with their customers and grow their business.
As a digital marketing apprentice, you’ll learn how to define, design and deliver digital campaigns across a range of online and social media channels to drive new business and boost brand awareness.
Please note: Multi-Channel Marketer standard has been agreed and is available for information. It will be approved for delivery and replace the L3 Digital marketer for new starts once the 60 day notice period has been completed on 11th December 2023.
Apprenticeship details
DURATION
15 Months
PRICE
Free (no debt!)
LEVEL
3
QUALIFICATION
Apprenticeship + CIM
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
Those who want to start their career in marketing and want a general understanding of the full spectrum of marketing.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Be aged 16+
- Have 5 GCSE’s
- English and Maths grade above C/4
AT THE END OF THE COURSE YOU’LL GET
- Digital Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- CIM Level 3 Award in Digital Fundamentals
Are you an employer looking to hire a digital marketing apprentice? Get in touch
What will you learn on the Digital Marketing Apprenticeship?
Learn key skills in social media, SEO, email marketing and paid ads.
The role of a digital marketer is as technical as it is creative, so you’lll be actively involved in designing, running and measuring marketing campaigns.
On BCE’s Digital Marketing Apprenticeship, you’ll learn the principles of search marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO), email marketing, web analytics, mobile apps, coding and Pay-Per-Click (PPC), with the opportunity to apply your creative skills on-the-job, as you work with a real employer.
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Digital Marketing Employer Pack
What is a creative apprenticeship?
80% of your time will be spent at a work placement with a leading creative business
20% of your time will be spent in the classroom or attending “off-the-job” training
Skills Bootcamps
Industry Masterclasses
Online Learning
1:1 Tutorials
Guest Speakers
ONLINE LEARNING
What is covered on the digital marketer apprenticehsip?
There are four enrolment days into the online tutorials so your starting points will be different depending on the time of year you applied for.
Visit this factsheet from the institute of apprenticeships to learn more about this qualification.
- Those who want to start their career in marketing
- and want a general understanding of the full spectrum of marketing.
- Identify the key elements of the marketing mix
- Apply the marketing mix to your own brand
- Identify key areas within the product lifecycle
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- Apply the marketing mix to your own brand
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- Understand and apply the marketing mix
- Understand and apply the theory behind the product lifecycle
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- Apply the marketing mix to your own brand
- Identify key areas within the product lifecycle
- Understand and apply the marketing mix
- Understand and apply the theory behind the product lifecycle
EPA READINESS
What do I need to do once I finish the online learning
After the 12 month tutorial sessions you’ll be required to submit material to pass your EPA, pass your two exams (Coding Principles & Marketing Principles) and submit your CIM Level 3 Assignment.
- Those who want to start their career in marketing
- and want a general understanding of the full spectrum of marketing.
- Those who want to start their career in marketing
- and want a general understanding of the full spectrum of marketing.
- Those who want to start their career in marketing
- and want a general understanding of the full spectrum of marketing.
- Those who want to start their career in marketing
- and want a general understanding of the full spectrum of marketing.
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Standing Beside You Every Step of the Journey
Accelerate your growth with regular 1-on-1s with coaches and tutors who are invested in your professional and personal development.
YOUR TUTOR
Teaching digital marketing to apprentices is incredibly rewarding. I love to pass on my knowledge, see apprentices grow, and ensure the industry's success.
Matthew Hughes
Digital Marketing Tutor
YOUR WORK COACH
As a work coach for apprentices, I take great pride in my job knowing that I am helping to shape the future of the industry and the professionals in it.
Jamie Marriott
Work Coach
Am I Eligible?
Age
16+
Other
- GCSEs in Maths and English at a C (4) or above or Functional skills level 2 in both
- Must not be in full time education or employment
- Must be willing to commitment to both the training and job role
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Why students choose BCE for their apprenticeships
Learn key skills in social media, branding, SEO and paid ads.
Create eye-catching content for TV, film or online and learn how to bring a story to life through imagery, video and music. This is your chance to learn key production processes and techniques from industry insiders.
Work on a live project to a real-world brief, and learn how to develop compelling audio and video productions as you work towards your career in the trillion-dollar media industry.
Start your marketing career with us
A qualification in Digital Marketing Fundamentals opens up a range of career pathways in the expanding digital marketing industry, worth over £300 billion globally.
Our programmes equip you with essential industry skills, recognised qualifications, and real-life project experience. This course will provide you with the tools you need to move closer to your dream career in digital marketing.
What will you learn on this digital marketing course?
Work on a live project to market a client’s product, your own business ideas or creative talents using the core fundamentals of digital marketing including:
Upcoming Dates
July 2025, September 2025, November 2025, February 2026, April 2026 and June 2026
Applications for our courses open about one month before they begin. Since all courses start in the first week of the month, applications close one week prior. Courses are popular and spaces are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment!
Duration
4 weeks
Online via zoom, plus 1 face to face creative masterclass sessions
Course Eligibility Criteria
Must be 19+ years old as of August 31st 2025
Must be a resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years
Must live at a London postcode
Must be unemployed
Career Pathways for Digital Marketing
Our students go on to have successful careers in London’s creative economy. Studying for a qualification in Digital Marketing Fundamentals can open up doors to a number of career pathways, such as:
- Apprenticeship Vacancies
- 1-1 dedicated employment support with our Employment Work Coach Heather
- Further training and professional development
- Further and Higher Education
Employment possibilities:
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Social Media Specialist
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Influencer
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SEO Specialist
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Ecommerce
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Content Marketing
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PPC Marketing
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Digital Communication Executive
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Affiliate Marketing Specialist
Meet the Tutor
Beatrix Meszaros
Teaches: Digital Marketing
With over 15 years of experience working in digital and social media marketing for major brands, Beatrix founded a successful social media marketing agency in Hungary which she later merged into the global Dentsu network. Seeking an international career, she moved to London in 2021. In between, Beatrix followed her passion for educating by living in Bhutan and working as a Digital Marketing Master Trainer for the government. She now combines her real-world expertise with her love of teaching to guide marketing professionals in learning digital marketing. When she’s not busy with work, Beatrix enjoys exploring new destinations and experimenting with recipes in the kitchen.
Why study with us?
Developing the best learning environments for students
Learn from the best Professional tutors who have extensive industry experience and will teach you everything you need to know.
Develop your skills; equip yourself with the skills needed for in-demand jobs in the industry, working to real-world briefs.
State-of-the-art: the most up-to-date industry-standard equipment allows your abilities to shine.
Proven success: many of our students progress into careers in London’s exciting creative economy or go on to study at top universities.
97
Vocational success rate for Academy learners
74
of BCE Level 3 learners progress to University
88
of BCE apprentices progress into careers in London’s creative economy