Watch this short overview video by Professor Mohanbir Sawhney, a globally recognized scholar, educator and author.
Learn how this immersive 26-week online program provides a comprehensive overview of digital marketing, in-demand tools and an up-to-date skill set to stay ahead with the Kellogg advantage.
Gain a start-to-finish perspective of the strategy and implementation required to become a professional digital marketer.
Develop digital marketing skills, including SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing and display ads, through hands-on simulations.
Optimize your growth marketing and customer acquisition strategies using conversion optimization, A/B tests, attribution and experimentation.
Learn with industry experts and get real-world insights, industry guidance and more.
Advance your professional development through career-building webinars and assignments.
Enhance networking opportunities through dedicated live Virtual Networking Mixers.
The Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing is your gateway to developing a 360-degree marketing practice that leverages all the benefits of digital — the experimentation, the measurement and the return on investment (ROI). This program has wide applicability across industries and experience levels.
Professionals who will benefit most from developing these in-demand skills include:
Senior professionals, founders and entrepreneurs seeking an end-to-end understanding of digital marketing best practices and strategies to bring to their own organizations and achieve omnichannel status
Early- to mid-career marketing professionals seeking hands-on experience with the tools, techniques and platforms that will help to devise winning strategies for their organizations and further their career in this in-demand field
Professionals in adjacent fields such as public relations, corporate communications, sales, customer service, analytics or product development seeking to build on current skill sets in digital marketing and transition into this field
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Featuring 19 modules, this program will ensure your readiness for a career in digital marketing. Kellogg’s consistent ranking as the top business school for marketing education (according to the U.S. News & World Report, 2025) means that you will benefit from state-of-the-art thought leadership in marketing.
To learn more about the modules, please download the brochure.
You will work on a capstone project throughout the program to apply your learnings to real-world marketing scenarios. As part of the project, you will create a digital marketing strategy for launching a new product or service and present your final plan to your peers. This in-depth project will help refine your digital marketing skills while you build a professional portfolio.
Participants who successfully complete the Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing program will accrue points toward becoming an esteemed Kellogg Executive Scholar, a unique credential that provides you the opportunity to customize your pathway to achieve your professional development goals.
Kellogg’s expansive program offerings allow you to build a variety of competencies that focus on practical application. More than about learning to lead, the path to becoming an Executive Scholar is about leading through learning.
Becoming an effective digital marketer requires a dynamic mix of domain knowledge and communication skills. This program will guide your career path in digital marketing by helping you craft your elevator pitch and sharpen your interview skills. These services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The support team includes program leaders and career coaches who will help you reach your learning goals and guide you through your job search. The primary goal is to help you develop the skills needed for a career in the digital marketing field. However, job placement is not guaranteed.
Career preparation elements of this program include:
Crafting your elevator pitch
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile
Writing resumes and cover letters
Navigating your job search
Learning interview tips and preparation
Negotiating salary
Career exercises focused on launching a career as a digital marketing professional include:
Job search and interviewing for digital marketing positions
Building your personal brand and promoting your skills
Communicating digital marketing concepts through a capstone project
Associate Dean for Digital Innovation, McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology, Clinical Professor of Marketing, Director of the Center for Research in Technology and Innovation
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Upon successful completion of the program, Kellogg Executive Education will grant a verified digital certificate of completion to participants. Participants will be assessed across nine content areas to obtain the certificate of completion.
After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Kellogg Executive Education.
Note: This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Kellogg School of Management.
We offer several options to help you afford tuition for the Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing Program.
Fixed repayment, interest-only repayment and deferred payment options are available. Click here to learn more
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Immediate repayment, interest-only repayment and deferred payment options are available. Click here to know more
You can opt for any one of the financing options to cover up to the full cost of the program tuition. If you are considering financing your program through one of our partners, the enrollment process can only be completed with the assistance of your program advisor.
Please note that loan applications should be submitted no later than four business days prior to the enrollment deadline due to processing time.
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