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Your One-Stop Destination for Professional Development in Marketing
Looking to elevate your marketing skills? You're in the right place. The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) is your premier destination for marketing upskilling at every career stage. From aspiring marketers to seasoned executives, we offer a comprehensive range of professional development programs designed to enhance your expertise, advance your career, and keep you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. Discover how CMA can power your professional growth and help you stay ahead in the dynamic and exciting world of marketing.
Flexible Learning Options
At the CMA, we understand that every marketer's journey is unique. That's why we offer a variety of learning formats to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences.
In-Person and Online Live Trainings
Dive deep into specific marketing topics with our half-day expert-led sessions, including industry best practices, timely case studies and examples.
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Online Semester-Based Certificate Courses
Engage in comprehensive learning experiences over a structured timeframe and get a certificate of completion to showcase your new skills.
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On-Demand Certificate Courses
Study at your own pace with our flexible, self-guided programs that also result in a certificate upon completion.
Digital Marketing Strategy Fall 2025
Experience the essential elements of building a digital marketing strategy plan in the Spring of 2025
The Digital Marketing Strategy course is a 10-week long program, designed for marketing professionals, managers, directors and leaders, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs.
The course will walk you through the essential elements of building a digital marketing strategy plan, from understanding and serving your ideal customers and setting digital marketing objectives, to content strategy and modern marketing management models.
Taking a 10,000 foot view, this course assumes you have working digital marketing knowledge and are looking for a way to organize your efforts in order to reach real business goals. While we will not be diving into minutia and details of each particular platform, there are additional resources available should you choose to take a deeper dive.
This course is applicable to both small businesses and enterprise-level organizations. The methods explored are scalable from a multi-year strategy to campaign level executions.
Along the way you will be applying your knowledge by completing assignments and participating in open discussions. At the end of the course, you will be developing a simple digital marketing strategy plan based on a real-world scenario.
Group rates: CMA offers special rates for groups of 6 or more. Please reach out to learning@thecma.ca to take advantage of group rates. Note: for group rates to apply, all registrations must be completed at the same time.
Upskilling Opportunities
Customized Training
Prefer to learn as a team or need something more tailored? CMA offers custom-designed programs to meet your unique business needs.
- Flexible Locations: At our sites, virtually, your office, or off-site.
- Tailored Content: Designed for your specific training requirements and hot topics.
- Uninterrupted Learning: Focused sessions for maximum impact for your entire marketing team.
Become a Chartered Marketer
Join marketing professionals across Canada who are setting the standard in marketing excellence. The Chartered Marketer (CM) designation, established by the CMA, is your invitation to the CM community!
Based on your education and expertise as a marketing professional, the journey to achieve your CM designation depends on your needs and timeline.
Find Out MoreComplete the CM Program for free through Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC)
The CMA is dedicated to helping future-proof marketers and building Canada’s next generation of marketing talent, and as a result is proud to launch the Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) program – in partnership with Jelly Academy and Growclass, two member organizations and leaders in the digital marketing upskilling ecosystem
The DMSC initiative is funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and offers an opportunity for marketers who are either unemployed or working part-time to enhance their skills by participating in the Chartered Marketer (CM) program at no cost.
Apply for fully funded CM program
(limited spots available)
Aspiring Marketers: Kickstart Your Marketing Career with CMA NXT
Are you a student, recent graduate, or looking to break into the exciting world of marketing? CMA NXT is your launchpad to success. Our innovative video platform and community are designed to bridge the gap between education and your first marketing job.
With CMA NXT You’ll:
• Get notified on new exclusive content from industry leaders
• Receive invitations to free events to connect with marketing professionals
• Develop the skills employers are looking for
Discover Why Marketing Professionals Nationwide Trust CMA for Their Professional Growth
CMA is your partner for all your professional development needs!
Whether you're taking your first steps in marketing or aiming for the C-suite, CMA has the resources, community, and expertise to fuel your journey. Start exploring our professional development offerings today and take control of your marketing career.
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