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    Digital Marketing Strategy Certificate Program

    Marketing communications has become dominated by digital media. Digital marketing is one of the most effective ways to build customer relationships and promote your organization's products or services. For anyone working on a digital marketing plan, understanding search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social media, mobile, content marketing and other areas is essential.

    The Digital Marketing Strategy certificate is a marketing program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals needed to build a clear, cooperative communication strategy for your organization by strategically aligning the essential elements of your digital programs.

    Program Requirements

    To receive the Digital Marketing Strategy certificate, students must successfully complete four required courses and two elective courses. Each marketing course, certificate program and/or seminar can be taken as a stand-alone class; however, there is a benefit to obtaining the comprehensive skills associated with the Digital Marketing Strategy certificate. The selection of electives may vary from year to year.

    Required Courses:

    • Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certificate Program
    • Practical Internet Marketing Certificate Program
    • Social Media Marketing Certificate Program
    • Search Engine Marketing Certificate Program
    Elective Courses (choose two):
    • AI in Marketing Certificate Program
    • Applied Generative AI in Marketing Certificate Program
    • Content Marketing Strategy Certificate Program
    • Marketing Analytics Seminar
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Seminar

    Courses in this Program
    Who Should Attend

    • Experienced marketers wishing to acquire new skill sets
    • Marketing managers
    • Account managers
    • Marketing research professionals
    • Advertising professionals
    • Public relations practitioners
    • Business owners and entrepreneurs

    FAQ

    What are the requirements for the Digital Marketing Strategy Certificate?
    To receive the Digital Marketing Strategy certificate, students must successfully complete four required courses and two elective courses.

    Do I get DePaul credit for these classes?
    No, but some have been approved for CEU credits. These classes are professional education classes with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.

    How big are the classes?
    Class size is limited to allow for a more interactive environment in the classroom. Most classes have fewer than twenty students.

    Will I have to write papers and take exams?
    While the assignments differ for each instructor and course, you will be assigned non-graded homework, and you will receive feedback on each of your assignments. Some courses also include in-class presentations.

    Are the courses very technical?
    Some of the topics are technical but are described in a way that a non-technical person can understand. At every stage of the program, theory is integrated with the technology - we aim to provide insight for technical and non-technical participants.

    Does this program qualify for financial assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)?
    In order to find out if you qualify for financial assistance, you must first contact Workforce Development. As a certified program under the  ILLINOIS workNet  initiative, this program has been approved for workforce training grants for those who are eligible. Funding may  be available for those receiving unemployment benefits. Please contact Workforce Development for more information.

    For More Information, Contact:

    Jurate Murray

    Email: jmurray9@depaul.edu
    Phone: +1 312-362-5913

    Information Sessions

    CPE Digital Marketing Strategy Info Session
    January 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM Sign up for this info session!

    Upcoming Class Offerings

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    Contact Us

    For general inquiries, please email us or call 312-362-6300.