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As the world’s largest trade association for direct marketers, the DMA is recognized throughout the marketing community as the definitive source for information about marketing research, regulatory issues, and best practice recommendations. So it’s no surprise that top companies across the country and around the globe trust DMA Education to deliver current, relevant, and effective education and professional training.

DMA Education provides world class training on a multitude of topics from direct mail to data governance to the latest in digital advertising. All of DMA’s learning opportunities are delivered by experts in the field of direct marketing and are available in a variety of modalities – in-person, live-online, self-paced online and custom in-house.

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In-Company Education

DMA In-Company Education is the smart, simple way to improve the performance of your organization. An individualized session allows your team to address specific business related questions and challenges in order to come up with solutions that impact your bottom line. Training as a group helps aligned teams to industry best practices, as well as on the latest tactics and technologies. Plus, what could be easier than having an expert come to you? You will save time and money holding the session right in your offices.

Take a step towards success by both growing the talent you have and getting new staff up to speed.

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Certification

By completing a  DMA certification, you’re achieving a new marketing status for yourself as well as gaining global recognition as an elite marketer. You can use the certification logo on your business cards, resume, or online profile so that as you grow your network, you’ll ensure your qualifications as a knowledgeable marketing professional. This milestone will help you take your career to the next level and benefit you for years to come.

With our repertoire of in-person, on-demand, and live online courses, we will provide the expertise you need in a variety of marketing areas to get up-to-date and ahead of your competition. Make your mark and become the champion of your organization when you bring this knowledge back into the office and start immediate application of your ideas.

What areas can I get certified in?

Online Certification Spotlight - DMA Certified Marketing ProfessionalTM  (DCMP) is a comprehensive certification course that provides in-depth, step-by-step instruction from today’s foremost experts in direct, email, mobile, social, and other areas of marketing. We make expert “know-how” and top skills our #1 priority and requirement for each of our students.

The DMA Certified Marketing ProfessionalTM program gives you a 360° knowledge base in all things marketing. It begins with 10 fundamental in-person or online modules, and then goes deeper with seven advanced online modules to give you even more enhanced training. Whether you are an entry-level marketer or a seasoned professional, joining a certification program means you are serious about your career focus, and want to stay ahead of your peers and competition. The DMA Marketing Certification programs allow participants to enhance their career skills, gain recognition, and increase their desirability in a crowded job market— in less time than a traditional degree program.

Wherever you are on your career path, whatever your next strategic career move may be, DMA Certifications will help you take that next step with confidence.

Webinars

Webinars are highly-targeted one-hour sessions that cover a wide variety of hot industry topics. Learn from the best and brightest DMA Members.

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Online Learning

Tight budgets? No time to travel? DMA brings the learning to you through self-paced online learning modules and certification programs.

Online Certification Spotlight - DMA Certified Marketing ProfessionalTM  (DCMP) is a comprehensive certification course that provides in-depth, step-by-step instruction from today’s foremost experts in direct, email, mobile, social, and other areas of marketing. We make expert “know-how” and top skills our #1 priority and requirement for each of our students.

The DMA Certified Marketing ProfessionalTM program gives you a 360° knowledge base in all things marketing. It begins with 10 fundamental in-person or online modules, and then goes deeper with seven advanced online modules to give you even more enhanced training. Whether you are an entry-level marketer or a seasoned professional, joining a certification program means you are serious about your career focus, and want to stay ahead of your peers and competition. The DMA Marketing Certification programs allow participants to enhance their career skills, gain recognition, and increase their desirability in a crowded job market— in less time than a traditional degree program.

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