Program Overview

Marketing Essentials

Program Overview

The Marketing Essentials certificate at Madison College is perfect for broadening your knowledge of the marketing industry and giving you the skills you need to manage your social media plan. A combination of administrative professional skills, marketing, and social media skills can propel your career in an exciting new direction.

Program Details

• Program Number: CER
• Degree: Certificate
• Area of Study: Business
• Delivery Method: 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 11 Credits | Finish in 1 semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $2,096.75

Careers

Earning your Marketing Essentials certificate at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as a Marketing Assistant or Marketing Support Specialist.

Curriculum and Experience

Required Courses

• Customer Contact Skills (2 credits)
• Marketing Principles (3 credits)
• Social Media Principles (3 credits)
• Microsoft Office for Business Applications (3 credits)

Admission

There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.

Application Dates

• Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025
• Spring 2026: Application available on September 15, 2025, Application completion deadline is March 15, 2026

Additional Notes

• Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
• Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
• Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

Career Outcomes

The Marketing Essentials certificate at Madison College will give you the skills you need to take your career into an exciting new direction. You will learn essential marketing skills that can assist any business support professional.

Related Programs

• Marketing-Social Media
• Digital Marketing
• Project Management