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How to Become a Marketing Manager

Learn what skills and education you need to become a successful marketing manager.

December 21, 2021

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What Is a Marketing Degree?

There are different degrees you can explore when you're interested in studying marketing. Learn more about each one.

November 22, 2021

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Is Marketing a Good Major?

If you enjoy being creative and strategic, majoring in marketing may be a good choice for you.

November 11, 2021

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[Featured image] A marketing analyst gives a presentation to her business team on her findings

How to Become a Marketing Manager

Learn what skills and education you need to become a successful marketing manager.

December 21, 2021

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Woman in yellow top, smiling and typing on a laptop.

What Is a Marketing Degree?

There are different degrees you can explore when you're interested in studying marketing. Learn more about each one.

November 22, 2021

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Google

Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Data Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Order Fulfillment, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Marketing Automation

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Branding, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience

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Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Report Writing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Data Management, Content Creation, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Marketing Design, Search Engine Optimization, MarTech, Social Media Content, Ideation, Content Strategy

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Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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What Salaries Can You Earn with a Marketing Degree?

The amount you can earn with a marketing degree depends on a few factors, including your experience, industry, and location. Learn more about how a marketing degree can improve your earning potential.

November 11, 2021

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11 Marketing Blogs for Industry News and Trends: 2025 List

From basics to expert analysis, these blogs can help keep you informed on the latest marketing developments.

November 10, 2021

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[Featured image] Two men and two women sit around a conference table, scattered with papers and charts, and have a conversation.

Marketing Careers: 6 Areas to Explore

A marketing career could lead you down several in-demand career paths. Explore six marketing areas and learn how to qualify for marketing roles.

November 3, 2021

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[Featured image] Two people from the marketing team meet with two people from the sales team at a conference table.

Marketing vs. Sales: What's the Difference?

Both marketing and sales focus on the customer, though they may go about it in different ways. Explore the similarities and differences between each of these important business units.

October 28, 2021

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Recent marketing degree graduate, smiling, with curly blonde hair, wearing a dotted work dress, and looking at the camera, leans over a desk with an open laptop, work papers all around, and two plants decorating the space.

What Can You Do with a Marketing Degree? 11 Job Paths

Wondering what you can do with your marketing degree? Here are entry-level job titles and their associated career paths.

October 28, 2021

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[Featured image] A marketing analyst gives a presentation to her business team on her findings

What Is a Marketing Analyst? And How to Become One

Marketing analysts break down data to help guide a company's marketing decisions. Discover more about this career field and how to become a marketing analyst.

October 19, 2021

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[Featured image] Social media marketer reviews post performance for a client.

What Is a Social Media Marketer? And How to Become One

Working in social media marketing can be a lucrative career opportunity for trend-savvy professionals. Learn more.

October 19, 2021

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A marketing manager meets with her team at a conference table. One woman has a laptop, glasses, and a coffee cup in front of her.

What Does a Marketing Manager Do? A Guide

A marketing manager knows how to get the word out—about a company, a brand, or a product. Discover the roles you can take on in this field and how to get the skills you need to land the job.

September 29, 2021

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[Featured image] A social media manager sits at a desk with a desktop computer.

What's a Social Media Manager? And How to Become One

Learn more about what it takes to succeed as a social media manager and the skills you'll need to become one.

March 30, 2021

Article

A young Black woman sits on a couch using her laptop.

Is Marketing a Good Major?

If you enjoy being creative and strategic, majoring in marketing may be a good choice for you.

November 11, 2021

Article

A young man wearing a purple sweater works on his laptop at a shared working station. Three people sit in the background.

What Salaries Can You Earn with a Marketing Degree?

The amount you can earn with a marketing degree depends on a few factors, including your experience, industry, and location. Learn more about how a marketing degree can improve your earning potential.

November 11, 2021

Article

[Featured image] Two people stand in an open office and smile while looking at a tablet together.

11 Marketing Blogs for Industry News and Trends: 2025 List

From basics to expert analysis, these blogs can help keep you informed on the latest marketing developments.

November 10, 2021

Article

[Featured image] Two men and two women sit around a conference table, scattered with papers and charts, and have a conversation.

Marketing Careers: 6 Areas to Explore

A marketing career could lead you down several in-demand career paths. Explore six marketing areas and learn how to qualify for marketing roles.

November 3, 2021

Article

[Featured image] Two people from the marketing team meet with two people from the sales team at a conference table.

Marketing vs. Sales: What's the Difference?

Both marketing and sales focus on the customer, though they may go about it in different ways. Explore the similarities and differences between each of these important business units.

October 28, 2021

Article

Recent marketing degree graduate, smiling, with curly blonde hair, wearing a dotted work dress, and looking at the camera, leans over a desk with an open laptop, work papers all around, and two plants decorating the space.

What Can You Do with a Marketing Degree? 11 Job Paths

Wondering what you can do with your marketing degree? Here are entry-level job titles and their associated career paths.

October 28, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A marketing analyst gives a presentation to her business team on her findings

What Is a Marketing Analyst? And How to Become One

Marketing analysts break down data to help guide a company's marketing decisions. Discover more about this career field and how to become a marketing analyst.

October 19, 2021

Article

[Featured image] Social media marketer reviews post performance for a client.

What Is a Social Media Marketer? And How to Become One

Working in social media marketing can be a lucrative career opportunity for trend-savvy professionals. Learn more.

October 19, 2021

Article

A marketing manager meets with her team at a conference table. One woman has a laptop, glasses, and a coffee cup in front of her.

What Does a Marketing Manager Do? A Guide

A marketing manager knows how to get the word out—about a company, a brand, or a product. Discover the roles you can take on in this field and how to get the skills you need to land the job.

September 29, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A social media manager sits at a desk with a desktop computer.

What's a Social Media Manager? And How to Become One

Learn more about what it takes to succeed as a social media manager and the skills you'll need to become one.

March 30, 2021

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Marketing is a broad career path with options in nearly every industry. Deciding how to begin your marketing career can be overwhelming. That's why we've gathered resources on several marketing and business topics, including:

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