EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE UK’S BEST COLLEGE BRANDS.

The College Marketing Network connects marketing professionals working across Further Education, creating a space to share ideas, tackle challenges together, and stay ahead in a fast-moving sector.

Join the College Marketing Network today!

Unlock a wealth of resources and support for your entire marketing team with a single annual membership. As a member of the College Marketing Network (CMN), you gain access to exclusive benefits, networking opportunities, and member-only discounts, all designed to keep you connected and up-to-date without leaving your desk.

Benefits of our memberships

Connect

Build meaningful relationships with FE marketing professionals across the UK. CMN is built on the power of collaboration. Whether you're looking for advice, a sounding board, or simply a network of people who understand the unique challenges of college marketing, you'll find a supportive community ready 
to help.

Connect
  • Members Email Group (JiscMail)
  • Heads of Marketing Sub-Groups
  • Strategic Sub-Group (Director/VP level)
  • Marketing Leaders Regional Meets
  • Marketing Matchmaker
Learn

Develop your skills, broaden your knowledge and stay ahead of the latest trends shaping FE marketing. From regular online workshops to specialist training and professional qualifications, CMN provides opportunities for continuous learning at every stage of your career.

Learn
  • Online Workshops
  • Workshop Recordings Library
  • Training Courses
  • FE Marketing Apprenticeship
  • CMN Podcast
Collaborative

Share ideas, tackle challenges together and learn from the experiences of your peers. Our specialist groups provide dedicated spaces for members with shared interests, responsibilities or systems to exchange knowledge and best practice.

Collaborative
  • Specialist Hot Topic Groups
  • User Groups (e.g. ProSuite, Tribal and other platforms)
  • Creative Group
  • Project and Discussion Groups
Support

Access practical resources, trusted suppliers and on-demand content to help you deliver more effective marketing. Whether you're searching for a supplier recommendation, looking for inspiration, or revisiting a workshop recording, CMN provides a growing library of resources designed specifically for FE marketing teams.

Support
  • Members SharePoint
  • Resource Library
  • Suppliers Directory
  • Useful Contacts
  • Workshop Recordings
  • Member Resources and Templates
Events

Learn from experts, discover new ideas and connect with colleagues at events designed exclusively for FE marketing professionals. From regional networking opportunities through to national conferences and specialist summits, CMN events provide valuable professional development and the chance to share experiences with peers from across the sector.

Events
  • CMN Roadshows
  • Annual Conference
  • School Engagement Summit
  • Marketing Leaders Regional Meets
Recognition

Celebrate success and showcase the incredible work taking place across FE marketing teams. CMN is proud to champion excellence in FE marketing, providing opportunities to recognise individual achievements, team successes and innovative campaigns that make a real impact.

Recognition
  • FE First Awards
  • Free Award Entries for Members
  • Member-Only Award Categories
  • Discounted Awards Tickets
Promote

Share your successes, opportunities and achievements with the wider FE marketing community. CMN provides a platform for members to raise their profile, celebrate great work and keep colleagues informed about developments happening across the sector.

Promote
  • College News
  • Job Vacancy Promotion
  • Case Studies and Success Stories
  • Community Contributions
  • Social Media Amplification
Insight

Access research, benchmarking and sector intelligence to support informed decision-making. Our surveys and research projects are driven by the needs of FE marketing professionals, helping members understand sector trends, compare approaches and identify opportunities for improvement.

Insight
  • Benchmarking Surveys
  • School Engagement Research
  • Sector Surveys
  • Insight Reports
  • Prospectus Research Projects
  • Member-Led Research Initiatives

Membership Fees

Membership is based on college size and covers your entire marketing team for one annual fee.

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FE and specialist colleges: Band 1

Annual income up to £15m

FE and specialist colleges: Band 2

Annual income between £15m and £40m

FE and specialist colleges: Band 3

Annual income between
£40m and £55m

FE and specialist colleges: Band 4

Annual income between
£55m and £65m

FE and specialist colleges: Band 5

Annual income between £65m

The CMN is VAT registered. Prices above are excluding VAT.
College income figures used as published by the Skills Funding Agency

What our members love most

Explore the standout benefits that keep FE marketing teams connected, inspired, and supported.

Workshop Wednesdays

Workshop Wednesdays are an ongoing programme of FREE training which cover trending topics in education and marketing.

Heads of Marketing Groups

Connect with 10–15 non-competing colleges online every half-term for confidential strategy discussions.

Marketing Matchmaker

Get paired with a non-competing college of similar size for idea-sharing and site visits.

Why should you become a member?

Benefit from discounted access to conferences, roadshows and trusted FE suppliers, alongside exclusive member-only opportunities.

Why should you become a member?

Benefit from discounted access to conferences, roadshows and trusted FE suppliers, alongside exclusive member-only opportunities.

What our colleges have to say...