Certified Digital Marketing Professional

Learn digital marketing disciplines from PPC to SEO, Content to Video, Social and Analytics. Perfect for career switchers, business owners and marketing professionals.
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Become a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)

Flexible Online Training

Training Start Date(s): Intakes Year-Round
Training Duration: 10 Modules ~ 30 Hours
Platform(s): Canvas LMS
Cost: $1,700

Stay Ahead in Today’s Digital World

Digital marketing is no longer optional—it's essential. Whether you’re advancing your own career, upskilling your team, or growing your small business, UW-Stout’s Certified Digital Marketing Professional course gives you the tools to thrive in a fast-changing digital economy.

Through the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), this globally recognized certification helps you master the most current strategies in SEO, social media, content, email, analytics, and more—equipping you to create digital campaigns that drive results.


Who Should Enroll?

This certification is designed for:

  • Marketing professionals looking to deepen or update their digital expertise

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs ready to expand their online reach

  • IT managers and senior leaders shaping digital strategy

  • Career changers and recent graduates building in-demand skills

  • Anyone responsible for planning or executing digital marketing efforts

No matter your role or experience level, this course can help you confidently lead and measure digital initiatives.


What You’ll Learn

By earning your Certified Digital Marketing Professional credential, you’ll be able to:

  • Increase your website visibility with modern SEO tactics

  • Drive qualified traffic through PPC campaigns

  • Plan and execute effective email marketing

  • Build, manage, and measure social media strategies

  • Use mobile marketing and digital display advertising

  • Analyze campaign data to optimize performance

  • Create a formal digital marketing plan tailored to your organization

After completing this 10-module online program, you’ll be ready to sit for the globally recognized DMI certification exam—unlocking new professional opportunities and demonstrating your expertise with a digital badge you can display on LinkedIn.


Why Choose UW-Stout?

At UW-Stout, we’re committed to delivering practical, career-focused learning that fits your schedule. Our partnership with the Digital Marketing Institute means you’ll earn a credential respected by employers worldwide, all through a program that’s flexible enough to fit your busy life here in the Midwest—or wherever your work takes you.


How It Works

  • Flexible Online Course: Complete the 10 modules (30 hours) at your own pace, with new intakes available throughout the year.

  • Global Certification Exam: Once you finish, take your three-hour proctored exam at any Pearson VUE test center—over 5,200 locations in 180 countries.

  • Ongoing Benefits: After certification, you’ll receive a digital badge plus access to the DMI’s professional membership platform for continued learning, networking, and CPD tracking.


Get Started Today

Future-proof your career with the latest digital marketing skills and become a Certified Digital Marketing Professional through UW-Stout.