About the Digital Marketing Program
Step into the future of marketing with the Digital Marketing Certificate, newly redesigned to meet the demands of today’s fast-evolving digital economy. This dynamic, hands-on program blends essential strategic foundations with advanced, real-world applications, including artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to prepare you for today’s most competitive marketing roles.
Whether you are preparing for an entry-level role in digital marketing, upskilling as an experienced marketer, or taking charge of the marketing function in a business or nonprofit, this certificate is built for you.
Why This Certificate Matters Today
Digital marketing is no longer just about posting ads or managing social media , it’s about understanding and shaping the entire customer journey across channels using data, creativity, and emerging technologies. This certificate equips you with both the strategic framework and practical tool-based expertise employers are seeking now from AI-powered campaign creation to data-driven optimization.
Program Benefits
- Master the digital marketing ecosystem, including SEO, content, social, email, paid search, and analytics
- Apply data-driven decision-making and performance measurement to optimize campaigns
- Create compelling, audience-focused content that drives engagement, builds trust, and supports conversion goals
- Harness AI tools and strategies to generate insights and enhance content quality
- Analyze marketing performance using data and analytics to generate insights, measure impact, and inform strategic decisions
- Develop and execute integrated digital marketing strategies across email, search, social media, paid advertising, and emerging digital channels
- Leverage AI-driven techniques to optimize search visibility and improve campaign effectiveness
- Plan and evaluate influencer marketing initiatives, including partner selection, collaboration strategies, and performance measurement
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Design and manage effective paid search campaigns, optimizing for ROI, efficiency, and scalability
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring digital marketing professionals entering the field
- Marketers seeking to modernize their skills
- Business leaders who want to leverage digital channels and AI technologies
- Entrepreneurs and nonprofit professionals responsible for marketing strategy
- Business professionals or non-profit employees who oversee the marketing function for their organization.
Digital Marketing
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Choose 3
Courses of Interest
Can be petitioned to count towards certificate
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Learning Formats
Hybrid In-class
Traditional in-person class meetings at one of our campus locations with access to our online learning portal, "Canvas." Classes typically meet one evening a week, so working professionals can attend without having to take time off from work. Schedules can vary, so be sure to check the schedule before enrolling.
Live Online
Fully online instructor-led training using live virtual class meetings via Zoom conferencing system.
Online
Fully online Instructor-led training on your schedule with no set meeting times. Lectures are pre-recorded and your instructor will set weekly discussion topics to help you engage with the content and share meaningful experiences.
Note: Not all formats may be available every quarter.
Conditions for Admission
UC San Diego Extended Studies programs are designed to best serve college-prepared working professionals. Although programs are open to all adult learners, where program capacity is limited, applicants with this profile will receive preference for admission.
Transfer to Online MBA Program
Students who complete UC San Diego Extended Studies' Digital Marketing Certificate are eligible to receive a 9-semester credit block applied towards Antioch University's online Master of Business Administration Program. View Transfer Course Requirements.
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Advisory Board
Nancy Dynan
Beth Lynch
Neal Manowitz
Kirsty Nunez
Kenneth Wilbur, M.A., Ph.D
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