Payment Support
Every marketer's career path is unique, which is why the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation offers the flexibility and support you need to succeed. With accelerated pathways, flexible payment options, and comprehensive financial solutions, the CM program can be customized to work best for your professional goals and circumstances. Discover how to make your designation both achievable and transformative for your career.
Supporting Your Career Success with Flexible Financial Support
Tailored funding options to ease your CM journey
Understanding that financial considerations can impact your professional development, a range of funding solutions has been developed to make your Chartered Marketer journey more accessible and manageable. From bursaries to payment plans, these options ensure that financial barriers don't prevent you from achieving Canada's only professional marketing designation.
Payment Plan
We can offer you a flexible payment plan: 50% on registration, 25% at 30 days, 25% at 60 days
Details and Requirements:
- Must be approved into the CM program
- Send promissory note to charteredmarketer@thecma.ca
- Electronic bank transfer only
- Final grade released after full payment
Financial Aid
Apply for aid if you demonstrate financial need. Need- based financial assistance.
Details and Requirements:
- Must be approved into the CM program
- CMA will review request and provide update within 5 business days
Creating Pathways for All Marketing Professionals
The Canadian Marketing Association is committed to fostering an inclusive marketing profession where talent from every background can access, excel in, and contribute to Canada's marketing landscape. Through strategic partnerships and dedicated support programs, we work to remove barriers and create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented communities, including newcomers to Canada and other diverse groups. The CMA's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion extends beyond words – it's reflected in tangible programs and financial support designed to make the Chartered Marketer designation accessible to all qualified professionals.
Bursary Funds for Chartered Marketer Designation
With two bursary programs to support and upskill marketers to futureproof the marketing profession and their careers:
TD Newcomer Bursary
This bursary is available to newcomers who have been residing in Canada for less than three years. It is offered exclusively to non-members and provides up to 50% off the program cost.
Details and Requirements:
- Must be approved into the CM program
- Must be in Canada less than 3 years
- Limited spots available
BTI Bursary
This bursary is available to Black individuals, in partnership with the Black Talent Initiative.
Details and Requirements:
- Must be approved into the CM program
- Bursary to be provided to 1 individual in the calendar year
Thank you to TD for their support of the Newcomer Program as a sponsor.
See more information on the CMA Newcomer Program, sponsored by TD
