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DMI Strategy & Leadership

Digital Marketing Strategy & Leadership Course

Digital Marketing Strategy & Leadership Specialism, powered by the Digital Marketing Institute, uses DMI’s digital marketing knowledge to bring you a specialist course designed to create digital strategists and leaders. It will deepen your knowledge of digital marketing tactics, digital strategy execution, marketing communications, omnichannel marketing campaigns and help you to become a successful leader.

Why Itonlinelearning?

  • Be supported by expert tutors, study coaches and recruitment advisors
  • Join 300k+ members worldwide
  • Payment Plans Available

Why Itonlinelearning?

  • Be supported by expert tutors, study coaches and recruitment advisors
  • Join 300k+ members worldwide
  • 79% of graduate receive a promotion*

How can a DMI Certification accelerate your career?

£9k

Salary Increase

Graduates got an average £9k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*

86%

More Employable

Graduates got an average €11k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*

79%

Promoted

Graduates got an average €11k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*

*2022 Graduate Survey. ** 2024 Chief Marketing Officer Survey

By the Industry, For the Industry  


DMI Social Media is designed and continually updated with input from the DMI Global Industry Advisory Council, featuring some of the world’s most influential marketers. This ensures the course content and curriculum align with the latest trends, practical skills, tools, and best practices in the industry. Download a course brochure to explore the content and modules further.

What You Will Learn

Managing Marketing Activities

Explore the evolution of marketing and the role it plays in driving organizational strategy. Dive into the value of consumer behavior research to make decisions like segmentation, targeting, positioning, and value proposition. Understand the foundations of a marketing program and product design, and decisions related to product, promotion, price, and place strategies. 

  • Designing a Marketing Program
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Market Research & Consumer Behavior
  • Approaching Markets

Bonus Content: DMI Membership Hub

Home of Hands-on Learning

When you enrol in this course, you’ll become a DMI Professional Member and gain FREE access to DMI Premium Resources (worth €150). Our Membership Hub is a centre for practical tools and your go-to platform for continuous learning in bite-sized formats. Toolkits, templates, webinars, and expert walkthroughs will help you implement your learning easily and create immediate business impact.

Templates & Toolkits

  • Digital Marketing Plan template
  • Funnel Conversion Reporting Toolkit
  • Social Competitor Analysis Tracker
  • Social Media Calendar Template
  • Email Campaign Calendar 2024
  • Digital Marketing Strategy Research Template
  • Email Campaign Calendar 2024
  • Digital Media Tracker and Planner
  • Social Media Calendar Template
  • Social Media Calendar Template

AI Tools

  • AI tools for Content Marketing
  • Funnel Conversion Reporting Toolkit
  • AI tools for image generation
  • ChatGPT prompt guide for Digital Marketers

Download a brochure to learn more about this course and the benefits of DMI Membership.

300,000+ members trust DMI to power up their careers

Who’s this for?

This Digital Marketing Program is aimed at:

  • Marketing Executives, Marketing Coordinators, Marketing Assistants, Marketing Interns, and Marketing Analysts.
  • Brand Managers, Brand Strategists, Event Planners, and Public Relations (PR) professionals.
  • Copywriters and Content Creators
  • Media Planners and Media Buyers
  • Market Research Analysts, Data Analysts, and Product Marketers
  • Marketing managers and marketing directors
  • Consultants and IT managers
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Those with responsibility for developing or implementing an online marketing strategy for an organisation
  • Anyone looking to pursue a career in digital marketing

What’s included?

Practical Skills, Premium Resources,
and Industry Network

Instant Access to Your Course

Gain immediate access to the latest course content, updated to reflect current trends and industry developments, from AI to GA4. Learn anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning experience platform

A Globally Recognised Certification

Earn a globally recognised certification, valued by employers, to advance your digital marketing career.

DMI Professional Membership

Premium resources, including toolkits and templates crafted by leading industry experts, to help you apply your learning effectively. Get inspired by the latest case studies, articles, and industry reports.

Connect with the Industry

Connect with over 300,000 industry professionals in the DMI Network to ask questions and share ideas.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) 

Comprehensive CPD activities for continuous learning, from live webinars to micro-lessons. Earn and record CPD credits to keep your skills and certification current.

Skills Test & Practice Exams

Measure your skills against industry standards and receive a detailed skills assessment report for areas such as digital strategy and SEO. Prepare for the certification exam with our practice exam to know what to expect.

The DMI Student Support Team

With a support team available to assist you, we ensure you’re never alone throughout your online learning journey.

Instructors with Industry Experience

Our instructors are dedicated, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, bring current industry expertise to the course.

Support Team

No matter what you need, our support team is ready to help whenever you need them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You have questions, and we have all the answers

How long is the digital marketing strategy and leadership course?

This course consists of approximately 38-hours of course content. You have up to 24 weeks to complete the course and you can access the course content at anytime and from anywhere.

How is the digital marketing strategy assessed?

Certified Digital Marketing Specialist – Digital Strategy & Leadership is assessed by one two hour exam.
Candidates need to achieve a minimum of 60% to pass the exam. Your examination fee is included in the course price but subsequent re-sits due to failed attempts will incur a fee

Where will my qualification be recognised?

Our digital marketing certifications are recognized globally. We offer online digital skills training courses in over 135 countries. On completion of this course, you become a certified Digital Marketing Specialist in Strategy & Leadership. This allows you to take your DMI qualification to any industry and any location.

What will my learning outcomes be?

You will become a specialist in digital marketing strategy and leadership. This means you will have an advanced understanding of digital marketing tactics, digital strategy execution, marketing communications, omnichannel marketing campaigns and will be an asset to any company as a successful leader.