Cara Ackerman

“More confidence when working on campaigns and proposals for my clients.”

Tell us a bit about your experience before the London School of Digital Marketing

Having worked for over 30 years with an international textile company I creatively used various forms of media to communicate and promote their brand to other businesses and to the public. I was responsible for managing and implementing all their digital marketing activities. This was achieved without any formal training or qualifications.

What influenced your decision to study digital marketing?

When the local office closed, I was made redundant and, as I had a real passion and interest in digital marketing, I felt it was the right time to gain more formal qualifications. I love role that digital marketing plays in building brands and communicating with a wider audience in a way that traditional marketing is not always able to achieve.

How interactive was the Class/Workshop and did the practitioner use real life case studies or examples of work they’ve done?

The practitioner used various real-life studies to illustrate the different modules on the course.

Since completing the course, how has your Career progressed or how is your knowledge of digital marketing?

I am now offering my creative services freelance and, by completing the course, have a lot more confidence when working on campaigns and proposals for my clients.

Is there any advice you would give to new students at London School of Digital Marketing?

Take as many notes as you can and also do not be afraid to ask questions if there is something you do not quite understand. Also use the after support offered as it is invaluable when working on your assignment.

In one word, how would you describe your time in the Digital Marketing Institute?

Fascinating

I have a job already and so will this course develop my career?

The professional Diploma in Digital Marketing will help to improve your overall digital marketing knowledge, customer acquisition, strategy & planning and targeting the right customers and all delivered by industry skills experts. This will help you get promoted, or even increase your chances to start a whole new career.

Do I need to know or have experience in digital marketing?

Experience is not a must, and anyone can apply for the Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing. The objective of this professional diploma in digital marketing course is to upskill you to reach your full potential with the aim to training you on the techniques of promoting or raising awareness of products or services of a business using social media, digital display & video advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics with Google, Email Marketing, Pay Per Click and much more. This will certainly kickstart your exciting career in the digital marketing world.

Why should I learn this certification?

This course is for anyone willing to benefit from learning the fundamentals of marketing a business online using digital marketing platforms and apps. London School of Digital Marketing collaborates with leading industry experts through their esteemed Program & Content Advisory Council (PCAC) which is made up of top digital brands and they work with us to identify current and future trends, contributing to ‘best practice’ advice, industry research and insights for professionals and guidance on our professional programs.

By providing expert reviews and recommendations on a regular basis, the PCAC ensures that prospective participants possess the most up to date skills, core competencies and knowledge needed to thrive in their digital careers.

The course focuses on a number of specialisms including content marketing, principles of social media, content engagement, leveraging paid and owned media to reach target audience including reporting on analytics on all social media platforms.

This certification is recommended for professionals and individuals who are responsible for the planning, execution and management of social media campaigns. It is for social media specialists, executives or similarly any individual who would like to enhance their digital marketing knowledge in this area.

Will a Digital Marketing Certification Get Me a Job?

A digital marketing certification should help you get a job, depending of course on your other professional experience, your educational background, and the soft skills you bring to the table.

To an employer, a digital marketing certification will validate that you are trained on the most current possible digital marketing strategy, tools, methodologies, and best practices. Your certification will also indicate that you have experience in all the various forms of marketing that would likely be required by a marketing job, including content marketing, email marketing, search media advertising, social media marketing, successful video marketing strategy, and more.

If you have no professional experience, a digital marketing certification should be enough on its own to get you a digital marketing internship or entry-level job. Learning the fundamentals of digital marketing can also be valuable in related fields such as design, product, or web development, so a digital marketing certification could potentially help get you a job even if marketing is not your primary professional focus.

What kind of jobs can this Digital Marketing bootcamp get me?

The world wide web has revolutionised the wat us as people and business communicate. But most importantly, how businesses and people raise awareness of their products, services and tell their stories. So when it comes to When it comes to building brands and influencing perceptions and marketing online, a London School of Digital Marketing Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing can open career doors for you.

Digital Marketers work across all industries that need to communicate digitally, which means there is a lot of variety when it comes to a digital marketing career. Here are some common digital marketing jobs you may consider:

Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Manager
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Communications Manager
Marketing Communications Specialist
Affiliate Marketing Manager
Community Manager
Social Media Manager
Social Media Strategist
Brand Manager
Brand Strategist
Content Manager
Content Specialist
Content Strategist
SEM Specialist
SEO Manager
SEO Specialist
Email Developer
Content Writer
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Strategist
Paid Search Manager
Pay-Per-Click Manager
SEM Manager
Email Marketing Strategist
Email Operations Manager
Corporate Communications Manager

Please note this is not an exhaustive list but rather an example of the roles a professional diploma certified digital marketing professional can apply for.

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