NIMN Requirements, Guidelines and Syllabus

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WHAT EVERY PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MARKETING OF NIGERIA (NIMN)

I recently posted, "Answers to Students' Questions on National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria" to answer 5 commonly asked questions about NIMN. Yet, there's a need to open things up in detail for an intending applicant or member.

After reading the piece below, you should understand in detail - the requirements to become a member of NIMN, the guidelines for different activities, and the body's syllabus.

NIMN Examination Structure and Exemptions

The Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) is the regulatory body for the marketing profession in Nigeria. NIMN conducts professional certification exams for its members and prospective members.

NIMN Examination Structure:

The NIMN professional certification examination consists of four levels:

1. Certificate in Marketing (CIM)
2. Diploma in Marketing (DipM)
3. Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (PGDM)
4. Fellowship in Marketing (FNIM)

Each level of the examination builds on the previous level, and it is designed to test the knowledge and competence of candidates in various areas of marketing. The examination covers topics such as marketing management, consumer behavior, marketing research, product development, pricing strategies, and promotion.

Exemptions:

NIMN may grant exemptions to certain candidates who meet certain criteria. Exemptions are granted based on the following:

1. Qualifications: Candidates with relevant academic qualifications may be granted exemptions from some levels of the NIMN examination. For example, candidates with a relevant degree may be exempted from the Certificate in Marketing (CIM) examination.
2. Professional Experience: Candidates with relevant professional experience may be granted exemptions from some levels of the NIMN examination. For example, candidates with several years of experience in marketing may be exempted from the Certificate in Marketing (CIM) and Diploma in Marketing (DipM) examinations.
3. Other Professional Qualifications: Candidates with other relevant professional qualifications may be granted exemptions from some levels of the NIMN examination. For example, candidates with professional qualifications in advertising may be exempted from some parts of the NIMN examination.

NIMN: How to Apply for "Exemptions"

Candidates applying for exemption should obtain and complete the Exemption form and return same to the Secretariat with the appropriate exemption fee(s). Candidates will be notified of the exemption(s) which they have been granted.

To apply for exemptions from NIMN professional certification exams, candidates must follow these steps:

1. Review the NIMN Exemption Policy: The first step is to review the NIMN exemption policy to determine if you are eligible for any exemptions. The exemption policy outlines the criteria for granting exemptions and the documents required for application.
2. Gather Relevant Documents: Candidates must gather all relevant documents to support their application for exemption. This may include academic certificates, professional qualifications, and evidence of relevant work experience.
3. Complete the Exemption Application Form: Candidates must complete the NIMN exemption application form, which can be downloaded from the NIMN website. The form requires candidates to provide personal information, details of their qualifications and work experience, and the level of the examination they are seeking exemption from.
4. Attach Supporting Documents: Candidates must attach all relevant documents to support their application for exemption. This may include academic certificates, professional qualifications, and evidence of relevant work experience.
5. Submit Application: Once the application form and supporting documents have been completed, candidates must submit their application to the NIMN Secretariat. The application can be submitted by post or in person.
6. Wait for Response: NIMN will review each application on a case-by-case basis and make a decision based on the information provided. The institute will inform candidates of the outcome of their application within a reasonable time.

It is important to note that NIMN may require candidates to undergo an interview or additional assessment to determine their eligibility for exemption. Candidates should also ensure that they meet all other requirements for membership or certification, such as payment of membership fees or completion of relevant training programs.

NIMN Date of Examination and Examination Entry

The Examination of the Institute is held twice each year in June and December. All Examination entry forms must reach the National Secretariat with bank draft or tellers for the appropriate fees on or before the final day of close of entry.

No candidate may enter for any of the Institute's examinations unless he has been registered as a student of the Institute and has paid appropriate examination fees in force at the time of the examination and is not in arrears of annual subscription.

NIMN Deferment of Examination and Examination Results 

Upon registration as a candidate for examination, payments so made are not refundable. However, a concession may be given for deferment of the examination if there is a written notice to this effect and supported with cogent reasons by the candidate which must be received at the secretariat not later than three weeks before the commencement of the examination. An Administrative fee of 25% of the examination payment shall however, be deducted to cover administrative expenses.

The Examination’s results will be published in a national Newspaper and a list of successful candidates will also be displayed on the notice.

STRUCTURE:

1. Foundation Scheme: Holders of OND in Marketing, Purchasing and Supply and Mass Communications or Business Administration. And other related fields.
2. Intermediate Scheme: HND or B.Sc. in Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Mass Communication. Public Relations and Advertising, and other professional qualifications approved by the Council.
3. Professional Final Qualification: M.Sc. in Marketing, MBA majoring in Marketing would be exempted in PFS I and would be required to take the PFS II stage of the institute

NIMN Designatory Letters 

Members of the Institute are designated according to the level of membership. The designatory
letters approved by the Council of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria are as follows.

1. Fellows (FNIMN)
2. Full Members (MNIMN)
3. Associate Members (ANIMN)
4. Graduates (GradNIMN)
5. Licentiate (LNIMN)

NIMN Upgrading Structure and Points Matrix

Ordinarily, members would move from Graduate membership to Associate membership Full
membership and Fellow membership provided he has met all the conditions stipulated for each
subsequent category.

1. Graduate Membership to Associate Membership

1. Attendance of courses organised by the Institute 4 Points
2. Attendance at AGM or other events 2 Points
3. Annual Subscription and other levies 2 Points
4. Service to the Institute at national, zonal, district or chapter 2 Points

Total minimum score for upgrading 10 Points.

2. Associate to Full Membership

1. Attendance of courses organized by the Institute 10 Points
2. Attendance of AGM and other events 6 Points
3 Annual Subscription and other levies 5 Points
4. Service to the Institute 2 Points.

Total minimum score for upgrading 23 Points

3. Full Member to Fellow Membership

1. Attendance of courses organized by the Institute 14 Points
2. Attendance of AGM and other events Annual Subscription and other levies 10 Points

See updated NIMN upgrade structure on the official page.

List of NIMN Educational Programmes

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria operates three regular scheme of educational development arising from the harmonization of the Syllabi of the two defunct marketing bodies.

These are:

1. Foundation Certificate in Marketing stage
2. Intermediate Stage.(Graduate Diploma in Marketing)
3. Professional Stage. (Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing)

Enrollment for NIMN Examinations Procedures 

Members of the Publics interested in taking examinations for the certificate, intermediate and
professional final schemes must satisfy criteria laid down by the council for enrolment to take
examinations.

The Institute's Professional examination structure has been reviewed to be in line with
development in marketing profession and the challenges of the millennium.

The Institute's examination is written twice in a year June and December in designated centers throughout the country. Registration for examination closes on the dates stated below:

For June Exam:

• Registration as a student closes on the last working day of March of exam year
• Registration for Examination closes on the last working day of April of exam year

 
For December Exam:

• Registration as a student closes on the last working day of September of exam year
• Registration for Examination closes on the last working day of October of exam year

NIMN Exams Entry Qualifications

1. Foundation Certificate Stage

Five credits in GCE (O/L)/SSCE, NECO. These Credits must include English Language, and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

2. Professional Final Scheme

Completion of the Certificate scheme of the National institute of Marketing of Nigeria and graduates with first degree in Marketing and business administration. Other professional qualifications in Sales and marketing, distribution, advertising and public relations would be exempted from the certificate scheme of the institute.

3. Post Graduate Qualification Admission Scheme

Candidates with MSc and MBA in marketing would be exempted in PFS I and would be required to
take the PFS II Subject for subject exemption: would be granted to graduate and postgraduate students in field other than marketing as well as other professional qualifications in unrelated fields to marketing.

See details of NIMN prospectus and syllabus as approved by the Ministry of Education

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