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Certificate in Digital Marketing

Develop an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy

About This Program

Today’s digital world offers marketers countless platforms and tools that can attract new consumer interest and engage loyal customers. With so many options, how do you choose the right digital marketing mix to meet your business goals?

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll explore how to activate multiple digital marketing channels to create seamless and engaging customer experiences. We’ll cover fundamental concepts you can use to create and manage compelling digital content, and you’ll explore strategies proven to capture attention and build lasting customer relationships. You’ll take away insights and practical skills you can use to optimize digital marketing strategies and drive meaningful business results.

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Designed For

Anyone looking to transition into or advance in a digital marketing career.

See Requirements

Explore More: Want to add more to your digital marketing skillset? Check out all our programs in marketing, communication and design.

 
Video Overview

Hear from instructor Robert Haskitt about the Certificate in Digital Marketing at the University of Washington and how it can prepare you to enter the growing field of digital marketing.

Duration: 02:14

What You’ll Learn

  • Methods for generating digital traffic, including digital advertising, search, email, marketing automation, affiliate marketing and social media

  • How to optimize your website and other owned digital properties with SEO techniques, meaningful content and a consistent customer experience

  • Tools and approaches for measuring and optimizing marketing performance

  • Financial basics of digital marketing (attribution, forecasting, budgeting)

  • How to build a marketing plan and manage a client relationship

Get Hands-On Experience

  • Learn to use Google Analytics and gain exposure to other digital marketing tools

  • Develop a paid media plan for a mock company

  • Create a comprehensive digital marketing plan for a real local company to add to your professional portfolio

How It Works & Next Steps

Complete the courses in the order below to earn the certificate. To get started, visit the first course page to see upcoming offerings and register.

Apply For a Scholarship

You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

Career Stats

89%

Alumni working in field

Sample Employers

Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, University of Washington, Costco, Nordstrom

27.4%

Projected job growth for marketing specialists in Washington state (2024-2034)

$96,949

Median salary for marketing specialists in Washington state (2023)

Source: Lightcast. Learn about career stats data.

Career-Ready Credentials

When you complete this program, you’ll earn a certificate and a digital achievement badge you can use to showcase your professional development. You’ll also earn achievement badges for each course you complete.

Our Enrollment Coaches Are Here to Help

Connect with an enrollment coach to learn more about this offering. Or if you need help finding the right certificate, specialization or course for you, reach out to explore your options.


This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.

Program Overview

Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate.

Visit the first course page to view upcoming offerings and register.


“The UW Certificate in Digital Marketing helped me connect the dots between my background in graphic design, fashion and interior design. It gave me the strategic tools I was missing to turn creative work into measurable brand value.”

JOSEFINA CUADRA, ALUMNA, UW CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL MARKETING