SOSTAC® Certified Planner: Dual Award

Turn your CIM qualification into a dual award with SOSTAC®.
You can become a SOSTAC® Certified Planner by completing just the final assessment for only £295 + VAT.
If you’ve completed the CIM Level 6 or Level 7, you already know the SOSTAC® framework — now you can gain an additional, globally recognised qualification without repeating what you’ve already learned.
This fast-track route leads to becoming a SOSTAC® Certified Planner, a credential trusted by top global brands.

Optional Half-Day Revision Session

Need a refresher before the assessment? You can book an optional half-day online revision session with a certified SOSTAC® tutor for additional support.

Why become a SOSTAC® Certified Planner?

 Add a certified planning framework used by global brands to your skillset
 Stand out to employers with a double certification
 Strengthen your strategic planning credibility

  • Format

    On demand 

  • Author

    PR Smith

  • Duration

    4 hours

About the course

By the end of this course you will be confident about writing a great plan, be able to improve other plans, and develop your own strategy (the weakest part of most plans). Use PR Smith’s SOSTAC® logical structure to reduce risk, make better decisions and boost business results. 

The course includes the Advanced SOSTAC® manual to assist with your studies.
Assessment is via a 1-hour online multiple-choice exam.

Entry Requirements
CIM Diploma and/or Marketing Leadership Programme

Practical approach

Successful delegates will receive a SOSTAC® Certified Planner,  Digital Badge and Certificate signed by the author PR Smith!

SOSTAC® 6 step process

Learn the mechanics of creating a effective plan consistently and efficiently, as well as how to bring your team on the journey.

Full manual

The course includes the Advanced SOSTAC® manual to assist with your studies and ongoing application in your work.

Paul Smith

PR Smith is a marketing consultant, bestselling business author and international speaker. A Fellow of CIM and the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing, he has helped hundreds of businesses, from innovative start-ups to established blue-chip companies.

He is founder of SOSTAC® Planning framework, voted in the Top 3 Business Models worldwide by the Chartered Institute of Marketing's Centenary Poll, and created the Great Sportsmanship Programme.

He is a guest lecturer at Technologies University Dublin and Cardiff University.

Veronica Swindale

As the inspiration behind nesma, I drive nesma forward, teach CIM programs, and create marketing skill sessions.  With experience in sales, marketing, consultancy, training, and relationship management, I founded nesma for professional development.I love my job because I take pride in seeing individuals and organisations confidently develop and implement successful marketing strategies after working with nesma.