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Globalization and new technologies are rapidly changing the face of marketing. Today's marketing professionals need a working knowledge of traditional media channels, social media, digital marketing and visual design.

This program will prepare you to plan, execute and evaluate compelling marketing campaigns. Learn how to translate ideas into sales using a variety of strategies and media channels. Explore emerging technologies and best practices in the field, and learn from marketing professionals who understand how to be leaders in this constantly changing profession. With its emphasis on theory and practices, this program will appeal to people who are new to the field of marketing or eager to update and enhance their existing skills.

This certificate will be of value to:

  • Individuals contemplating a career change or new to the marketing field
  • Marketing or public relations professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills
  • Professionals who are involved in marketing initiatives as part of their role
  • Self-employed individuals who market their own products and services

It is recommended that students take BMC 167 Marketing Principles before taking any optional Marketing courses.

This certificate is perfect if you:

  • Work, or aspire to work, in the marketing field
  • Work in a position that requires marketing skills and expertise
  • Own your own business and market your own products or services

Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and in blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule.

Whatever the delivery format of your course, you should plan on studying and working approximately six hours per week per course.

Online learning is a learning option that caters to busy schedules by taking the learning experience out of the traditional classroom. It is learning that relies on the Internet for access to learning materials as well as interaction with instructors and fellow learners.

In most online courses, you will work within scheduled start- and end-dates, and assignment timelines. Readings, assignments and contributions will be required on a weekly basis. Graded assignments, participation marks, and sometimes exams contribute to your final letter-grade mark.

It is strongly recommended that you log into the University's online learning software three to four times per week to keep pace with the class. In most cases, the times you choose to work will be entirely up to you. Some online courses may require you to meet online with your class at specific times. Some courses are offered in a blended format that combines classroom and online components.

Before taking your first online course, it is recommended to take BMC 352 Learning Online.

It is recommended that students take BMC 167 Marketing Principles prior to enrolling in optional Marketing courses.

All Continuing Education Certificates have been developed with part-time learners in mind. The Marketing Certificate is a 300-hour program. You are required to take three core courses comprising 100 instructional hours. You must also complete an additional 200 instructional hours from the list of optional courses. In the optional course category, students may take up to 90 hours of selected courses in graphic design and web applications and/or choose from options in the Professional Management Certificate.

The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.

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Prior learning from other post-secondary institutions

Advanced standing may be granted for equivalent, graded courses completed at other post-secondary institutions. Credit may be granted up to a maximum of 100 hours towards this certificate.

To apply for advanced standing, click here.

Transferring credit from other Continuing Education certificates

If you have completed requirements for another University of Calgary Continuing Education certificate, you may be able to transfer some credits between programs. For details, please review the Transferability section in the certificate programs that you have completed. To transfer credits, please contact a student advisor.

Pre-Approved Seminar Credit (Maximum 30 hours)

Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from most UCalgary Continuing Education Business Seminars and some part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) courses taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.

Please note that you must apply for credit for seminars and ESL courses that you have completed with UCalgary Continuing Education as not all of them apply. To find out if you are eligible for credit, please contact a student advisor.

Please Note:

The combined total of Transferability and Advanced Standing credits cannot exceed 150 hours for this certificate.

On completion of one certificate, you may wish to pursue studies in another.

On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Professional Management and Human Resource Management. Up to 40 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred toward the Digital Marketing Certificate. It is advisable for students interested in completing both the Marketing Certificate and the Digital Marketing certificate to complete the Digital Marketing Certificate first as students can ladder the full 100 certificate hours from the Digital Marketing Certificate to the Marketing Certificate. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.

If you wish to pursue another certificate program please complete the Application for Admission for your next certificate, and contact us requesting transfer of the equivalent course credits, or contact a student advisor for assistance at 403-220-2866. You must request the transfer of the equivalent courses credits to apply to your next certificate. This will not happen without your request.

If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.

Awards are given to deserving students not only for their academic achievement, but also for community involvement. Award sponsors include both corporate and private donors.

To apply, you must meet eligibility criteria and submission deadlines. Students in this program may be eligible for:

It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements for graduation are fulfilled, and to apply to graduate.

View our Graduation page for details.

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