Topic: Chartered Institute of Marketing

As I have just started studying the CIM's Introductory Certificate in Marketing, I was wondering if anyone here has done/is doing this -- and/or any further CIM certificates, such as the Professional Certificate or Professional Diploma -- and what your thoughts are about it.
It seems it has a worldwide recognition, and even the Introductory Certificate has a very serious study framework, which I was not quite expecting
Anyway, so far I am pleased with the experience, but I have to say it seems the CIM do not waste any occasion totake your hard earned... I thought I was purchasing a "bundle" fee through the college I am studying at, but it turned out I have to pay an additional 25% of the original price just for the right to take the exams, and one book...
So all in all, I really hope it is worth all this cash! Thoughts much appreciated.

Learning is always about moving forward. I will ask my training providing and business contacts about the market worth of this thingie.
Anyhow, maz letov.