In the competitive and always-changing world of digital marketing, staying ahead is essential for your career. Things move quickly and marketers need to keep themselves prepared and informed to stay successful in such a competitive space. A key way to stand out and stay ahead would be through earning marketing certifications. Let’s explore how these certifications are beneficial.
Why Marketing Certifications Matter
Validation of Skills: Certifications show proof of your expertise, skills and proficiency in different areas of the digital marketing space. This shows employers and clients that you have the skills and knowledge necessary for different lines of work.
Industry Recognition: Many certifications are recognized throughout the marketing industry, so by obtaining the certifications, you gain even more credibility and reputation growth as a professional.
Stay Up-To-Date: Since the world of digital marketing is always changing and growing innovations, certifications allow professionals to stay updated with the latest trends, tools and practices, showing that their skills remain important in a changing landscape.
Career Advancement: Through having a certification many different doors can be opened, whether that’s a promotion, an entirely new job or anything to help your career, certifications can set your skills apart and grow your chances of success.
Professional Development: Even though professional growth is important, obtaining a certification can also lead to higher personal development. Through earning these certifications, you can then gain new knowledge, work on existing skills and grow even more as a marketer.
Top Marketing Certifications for Digital Marketing
When looking for marketing certifications, you want to make sure they are certifications for known marketing tools or from a trustworthy brand. Here are a few of the top ones employers are looking for:
- Google Analytics 4: Earn a Google Analytics Certification by demonstrating your understanding of Google Analytics 4 properties, including how to set up and structure a property, and use various reporting tools and features. Get certified by passing the assessment.
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification: Learn a content creation framework for producing effective content on a consistent basis; create and repurpose content that both humans and search engines will love; and become a stronger, leaner, and more strategic content marketer.
- SEMrush Certification: SEMrush is an SEO tool that does your keyword research, tracks the keyword strategy your competition uses, runs an SEO audit of your blog, looks for backlinking opportunities, and lots more. Internet marketers all over the world trust SEMrush.
- HubSpot Digital Marketing Certification: Optimize your website for search engines, create a non-paid strategy to build and grow a following and create an ads strategy to amplify your business message to a targeted audience.
Why Choose WVU’s Digital Program
As part of WVU’s online Digital Marketing Communications master's degree program, you complete the certifications above — plus others — from the industry's leading digital platforms that are built right into the curriculum. This not only gives you in-demand skills and knowledge, but it's proof on your resume that will set you apart with potential employers.
Whether you’re a seasoned marketer looking to expand your skill set or a newcomer seeking to break into the field, WVU’s Digital Marketing Communications program provides the perfect opportunity to take your career to new heights. Invest in yourself, differentiate your expertise, and embark on a rewarding journey toward success in the exciting world of digital marketing. Learn more!
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Maddy Watson
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Maddy is a senior journalism student with minors in marketing and public relations. This upcoming fall she will be a full-time M.S. IMC student. She is currently the student worker for the WVU Marketing Communications Graduate Programs. Maddy loves to spend her free time snowboarding, traveling and going to concerts!
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