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    Become an Advertising & Marketing Professional

    Create campaigns, build brands, and influence audiences across digital and traditional marketing channels.

    Duration
    6–12 months
    Certifications
    Google Ads Certification; Meta Digital Marketing Associate; HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
    Key Skills
    Campaign planning; Copywriting and storytelling; Branding fundamentals; Digital advertising across search and social; Market research; Media planning; Creative strategy; Analytics and performance reporting
    Work Settings
    Marketing agencies; In-house marketing teams; Media companies; Startups; E-commerce brands
    Job Outlook
    +6% (Faster than average)
    Salary Range
    $64K–$98K+

    What Is Advertising & Marketing?

    The Advertising & Marketing program prepares students to design, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and growth for organizations across industries.

    Advertising & Marketing professionals work in fast-paced creative and analytical environments where they develop messaging, manage advertising platforms, coordinate campaigns, analyze performance data, and collaborate with creative, sales, and leadership teams.

    What You'll Learn in Advertising & Marketing Training

    Core Skills

    • Campaign strategy and planning
    • Copywriting and content creation
    • Brand positioning
    • Digital advertising platforms
    • Audience targeting
    • Media buying fundamentals
    • Marketing analytics and reporting
    • Presentation and communication skills

    Safety & Compliance

    • Advertising standards and platform policies
    • Ethical marketing practices
    • Data privacy awareness
    • Brand compliance and messaging guidelines

    Tools & Technology

    • Google Ads and Meta Ads platforms
    • Analytics tools such as Google Analytics
    • Social media management tools
    • Creative and content tools
    • Marketing dashboards

    Admissions Requirements for Advertising & Marketing Training

    Most Advertising & Marketing programs have accessible entry requirements designed to help motivated students start their career.

    High school diploma or GED required
    Creativity and communication skills helpful
    Comfort with digital tools and writing recommended

    Requirements vary by program and training provider. Career-Bond partners will confirm specific requirements during enrollment.

    Certifications for Advertising & Marketing

    This program prepares you for nationally recognized certifications that employers value.

    Google Ads Certification

    Google

    Exam Focus: Search and display advertising, campaign setup, targeting, optimization, and performance measurement

    Meta Digital Marketing Associate

    Meta

    Exam Focus: Social media advertising fundamentals, audience targeting, creative best practices, and ad performance analysis

    HubSpot Content Marketing Certification

    HubSpot

    Exam Focus: Content strategy, storytelling, inbound marketing principles, and performance tracking

    Certification requirements vary by state and employer. Career-Bond partners will help you understand the requirements in your area.

    Advertising & Marketing Salary & Job Outlook

    $64K–$98K+
    National Salary Range
    ~$81,000
    Median Salary
    +6%
    Job Growth Rate
    High Demand
    Market Outlook

    Growth driven by continued expansion of digital advertising, e-commerce, and brand competition across industries

    Career Outlook for Advertising & Marketing

    Work Settings

    Advertising agencies; Corporate marketing departments; Media and publishing companies; Digital-first brands; Creative teams

    Advancement Path

    Advance into roles such as marketing manager, brand strategist, digital marketing specialist, media planner, or creative lead

    What Is the Difference Between Advertising & Marketing and Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing?

    TL;DR: Advertising & Marketing emphasizes campaign execution and promotion, while Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing emphasizes long-term brand positioning and digital strategy

    The Advertising & Marketing program focuses on creating and executing campaigns, writing ad copy, planning media, and managing advertising platforms to drive short- and medium-term results. Students learn how to promote products and services, test creative, optimize ads, and measure performance. Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing programs place greater emphasis on brand identity, customer journey mapping, digital ecosystem planning, and long-term growth strategy. Choose Advertising & Marketing if you enjoy creative promotion and campaign work. Choose Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing if you want to focus on brand-building and strategic digital leadership.

    Comparing Programs
    Advertising & Marketing
    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing
    Primary Focus
    Advertising & Marketing

    Campaign creation and advertising execution

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Brand positioning and long-term digital strategy

    Typical Training Length
    Advertising & Marketing

    Short to moderate

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Moderate

    Core Skills
    Advertising & Marketing

    Copywriting, media planning, campaign optimization

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Brand strategy, customer journey design, digital planning

    Certifications
    Advertising & Marketing

    Google Ads; Meta; HubSpot

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Strategy and digital marketing credentials

    Work Settings
    Advertising & Marketing

    Agencies, in-house marketing teams

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Brand teams, digital strategy groups

    Technology Used
    Advertising & Marketing

    Ad platforms, analytics dashboards

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    CMS tools, analytics, planning frameworks

    Career Progression
    Advertising & Marketing

    Marketing coordinator to advertising specialist

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Strategist to senior brand or digital leadership roles

    Best For
    Advertising & Marketing

    Creative promotion and hands-on campaign work

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Strategic planning and brand growth leadership

    Advertising & Marketing

    Creative promotion and hands-on campaign work.

    Brand, Strategy & Digital Marketing

    Strategic planning and brand growth leadership.

    Benefits of Advertising & Marketing Training

    Build a portfolio of real advertising and marketing work
    Learn industry-standard ad platforms and tools
    Develop creative and analytical marketing skills
    Prepare for agency and in-house marketing roles
    Enter a fast-moving and growing industry

    Advertising & Marketing Student Reviews

    "My training helped me build real campaigns and understand how ads actually perform."

    Elena P.
    Marketing Coordinator

    "Career-Bond matched me with a program that prepared me for agency-level creative and strategy work."

    Travis M.
    Advertising Specialist

    "I learned how to combine creativity with analytics—skills that helped me get hired."

    Samira R.
    Brand Marketing Assistant

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