Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing and Strategy (Batch 09)
Associate for Technical and Student Support:
TimesPro, A Division of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Programme Overview
The Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing& Strategy is aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the use of digital, social media and mobile applications for marketing applications. The focus of the programme is to help the participant understand the basic concepts of marketing, understanding how these apply in the digital world, take a deep dive into all relevant applications, hands-on exposure to tools, learn how to use analytics to evaluate marketing efforts, and be proficient to strategize a digital marketing campaign on their own. Participants will not need any prerequisites to participate in the certificate programme, other than basic business acumen and an understanding of their relevant industries. Over a period of 12 months, the participants will cover a variety of topics which are systematically designed to enhance their understanding of marketing, digital and social media campaigns, application platforms, relevant tools, analytics methods, and strategy formulation which will provide the aforementioned comprehensive understanding of the discipline.
Programme USP
- Deep dive into the minds of the consumer
- Conceptual understanding of digital and social media applications
- Coverage from Strategy creation to implementation
- Simulation
- Understanding of Digital Marketing Analysis
Programme Contents
| Topic/Course Title* |
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing:
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Search Engine Optimization and Marketing (SEO/SEM):
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Social Media Marketing:
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| Content Marketing |
Display Advertising, Remarketing, and Other Tools:
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Branding & Integrated Marketing Communication:
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Crafting and Executing Digital Strategy:
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Digital Marketing Analytics:
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AI in Digital Marketing:
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| Data visualization for decision making |
Note: Medium of instruction: English, Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.
Duration & Number of Session Hours
Number of Hours: ~153
Total Number of Sessions (75 Minutes each): 80
Online Sessions: 68
On-campus orientation module of 3 days duration: 12 sessions
Async Learning Hours: ~34 (Tentative – By Times Pro)
One or two sessions from some of the courses will become part of the on-campus orientation module. In case the on-campus module is not conducted due to Covid situation, the same will be included in the total number of sessions.
*The programme duration may be slightly extended due to the issues like faculty unavailability and gazetted holidays on the session days.
How the Courses will be delivered:
Courses will be delivered through on-line mode using an appropriate technology Synchronized platform. Lectures will be delivered through broadband based technology involving two-way audio and video communication. Sessions will be held once in a week, generally on weekends. Participants can attend sessions directly from their desktop/laptop (Direct-2-device). Participants will be provided reading materials etc. for each course, as and when required. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/ chat mode.
The academic sessions will start from September 2026. Sessions will be held on every Saturday.
First Session: 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM (IST)
Second Session: 4:00PM to 5:15 PM (IST)
*Third Session: 7:00 PM- 8:15 PM (IST)
*Some sessions will be scheduled on Weekdays (7:00 PM- 8:15 PM) for timely completion of the programme
The time gap between two consecutive sessions is to give the participants a break. On some days, the classes may extend beyond the mentioned time. In addition to attending interactive sessions, participants have to undertake online quizzes, assignments, and examinations
Programme Activity Timelines
| Application Closure | September 2026 |
| Estimated date for Academic Orientation | September 2026 |
| Tentative Programme End Date | September 2027 |
Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, assignments, etc.
Assessment
The performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations. The participant is required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute from time to time to complete the course.
Certification
- Successful Completion Certificate by IIM Indore in a valedictory ceremony to be held on the campus.
- * Sample certificate is indicative. The Institute reserves the right to revise it.
- **The Completion certificate will only be awarded to participants who complete the programme evaluation and attendance criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma (10+2+3)/ Graduate / Postgraduate from Universities recognized by Association of Indian Universities with minimum 50% marks in either Diploma or graduation or post-graduation (or its equivalent) with at least two years of work experience.
- *Internships and Trainee experiences are not considered as Full-time work experience
Sample Certificate
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
| Particulars | Amount INR |
| Registration Fee/Application Fee | 10,000 |
| 1st Instalment payable at the time of admission (excluding GST) | 45,000 |
| 2nd Instalment – -06th November 2026 (excluding GST) | 40,000 |
| 3rd Instalment – 06th January 2027 (excluding GST) | 40,000 |
| 4th Instalment – 06th March 2027 (excluding GST) | 38,000 |
| Total Fee (Including bank charges of INR 3,000) | 1,73,000 |
| Total Fees (Including GST @ 18% and Bank Charges of INR 3,000) | 2,03,600 |
* If you choose to pay the entire fee amount (including both the Application Fee and the Admission Fee) through NEFT, RTGS, IMPS , Cheque or Demand Draft (DD) and subject to confirmation of credit, you will be eligible for a 1.5 % waiver. For the avoidance of doubt, the aforesaid waiver shall be applicable only where the full fee amount is paid in one transaction through the specified payment modes. No waiver shall apply in cases of partial payment, installment payment, or payment made through any other mode not expressly stated herein.
* In case a participant profile is rejected by IIM Indore, INR 7,500 (bank Charges INR 3,000 only for applicable cases) is refunded to candidate and INR 2,500 of the application fee is non-refundable
*Exact Dates will be notified later.
Student Privileges
The participants who will complete the programme successfully will be eligible for the Executive Education Alumni status of IIM Indore. They will require to apply separately along with the necessary fee to register their name. Current alumni membership plans are as follows:
- Lifetime membership – INR 10,000/- + applicable taxes,
Benefits available to Executive Education Alumni: 1) Communication of brochures and newsletters from IIM Indore, 2) Access to the IIM Indore Campus Library (onsite access only), 3) Official email ID of the institute.
Mere successful completion of the programme, application submission, and fee does not entitle a participant to be eligible for executive education alumni status. IIM Indore reserves the right to confer or withhold executive education alumni status.
IIM Indore reserves the right to modify the above conditions at its discretion at any time without notice.
Only the courts at Indore, India will have the territorial jurisdiction to try any disputes arising in respect of the Executive Alumni membership being granted.
For more details contact: olpoffice@iimidr.ac.in
Tel.: 0731-2439739 / 0731-2439676
Please note that IIM Indore reserves the right to change the programme design, format, number of sessions, certificate format, terms in the programme or can incorporate any such change deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.