The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
Accelerate your marketing strategy with skills for the digital age
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December 7, 2023
8 weeks, online
4–6 hours per week
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistPowerful technology, interactive online communities, and robust search engines have shifted the balance of power to the customer, creating a complex digital landscape that marketers must navigate with care and precision. For those who want to stay ahead of the curve and impact their organizations' marketing strategies, this program offers a comprehensive journey through marketing in the digital era. In addition to gaining sustainable knowledge, practical skills, and strategic frameworks for understanding and influencing customers, you will have the opportunity to benefit from the insights of program faculty David Rogers, a globally recognized expert in digital business strategy and academic director in executive education at Columbia Business School.
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World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from accomplished faculty, and industry experts whose diverse backgrounds encompass a broad range of disciplines
Peer Interaction
Stimulating discussions with like-minded global peers expand your professional network and build a supportive community
Case Studies
Through exploratory sessions, examine practical examples and find innovative solutions to strategic challenges
Engaging Assignments and Activities
Hone business acumen and executive skills with try-it activities that help you redefine your potential
Live Faculty Session
Get actionable insights in live online interactions with faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields
The program includes a live Q&A with David Rogers and faculty at Columbia Business School.
— Nobuhiko Ueki, CEO, T.Y.A. (HK) Limited, Hong Kong
— Marica Buquicchio, Owner, Marica Buquicchio, ITALY
How Adobe connected with their customers by creating Adobe eLearning, an active community of designers and educators who create and share their learning content
How Google used customer-centric marketing to tap into teachers aspirations in the classroom and turn them into evangelists for the search engine
How Lays leveraged open competition to strengthen its customer relationships, encouraging customers to dream up new flavors in the brand’s "Do Us a Flavor" campaign
How classic global brand Nike is creating experiences that allow it to thrive in the digital era
How Shein indirectly benefited from its customers' use of TikTok, from the rise of unpacking videos to triggering sustainable shoppers to speak out about packaging waste
How Starbucks discovered that the lifetime value of a customer is worth more than the value of a sale
Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of participation from Emeritus and Columbia Business School Executive Education and earn one certificate credit toward a Certificate in Business Excellence.
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After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English, and proficiency in English is required.
More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire whether future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the "Duration" section as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to offer opportunities to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the program would be made available to students at the commencement of the program. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner, the cost of which is already included in the overall program fee.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week so that you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the "Duration" section as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter or resume and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants as per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Yes, you can do a bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor or email us for details.
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
You may request a full refund within seven days of your payment or 14 days after the published start date of the program, whichever comes later. If your enrollment had previously been deferred, you will not be entitled to a refund. Partial (or pro-rated) refunds are not offered. All withdrawal and refund requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
After the published start date of the program, you have until the midpoint of the program to request to defer to a future cohort of the same program. A deferral request must be submitted along with a specified reason and explanation. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrollment and are subject to availability of other cohorts scheduled at our discretion. This will not be applicable for deferrals within the refund period, and the limit of one deferral per enrollment remains. All deferral requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
Flexible payment options available.