The Certification Program Consists of
Six Short Modules:

Influencer Marketing Strategy and Planning

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:

Dates: 2/13/2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST

Module Description

Influencer Marketing is one fastest growing areas of Marketing. Successful influencers and/or Creators are providing compelling content and experiences that are building brands and selling products/services at an unprecedented rate. This module introduces trainees to Influencer Marketing, frameworks, and tools for developing an Influencer Marketing Strategy and Plan.

Finding and Selecting Influencers and Influencer Marketing Platforms

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:

Dates: 2/20/2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST

Module Description

One of the greatest challenges for marketers is finding the right influencers/creators at scale to drive the right kind of content and engagement for the brand and the business with the right target market. Trainees will be introduced to the methods and platforms that facilitate the selection and management of influencers.

Legal Aspects of Influencer Marketing

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:

Dates: 2/27/2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST

Module Description

Influencer Marketing is regulated in most parts of the world as it involves endorsements of products/services by third parties. This class will cover the legal considerations for designing and implementing an influencer marketing strategy or campaign and provide examples of successes and failures.

Content Creation and Categorization of Influencers

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:

Dates: 3/6/2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST

Module Description

The more authentic and timely the content from the right influencer, the better the engagement. This class will introduce you to the processes for both generating and scheduling engaging content as well as how to categorize influencers to achieve your business goals.

Setting Up an Ambassador Program

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:

Dates: 3/13/2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST

Module Description

Brands can often benefit from setting up their own ambassador network/program whereby influencers and creators can be more fully linked with the brand and receive ongoing compensation for evangelizing the brand via online and in-person experiences. The class will explore the various models for ambassador programs and provide examples of the some of the most successful programs to date.

The Metrics and Measurement of Influencer Marketing

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES:

Dates: 3/20/2025

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST

Module Description

Every influencer marketing program has business goals that need to be achieved. This class introduces trainees to all of the various metrics that can be generated via social channels and how to prioritize them based on your business objectives.

Early Bird Price: receive a 20% discount if registered by December 31st, 2024 for the Certification in Influencer Marketing from The Strategic Marketing Institute
20% discount until December 31st is: $2985 $2388

Courses are being taught by Frank Dudley
President, Strategic Marketing Institute
Professor, Digital Marketing Innovation, Northwestern University

Roy teaches graduate-level courses in Marketing Metrics, B2B Marketing and Digital Analytics.

Each course consists of

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Course video(s)

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Curated notes by the professor for the course

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2 live 90-minute workshop sessions

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Discussion board

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Quiz

Earn Certification from the Strategic Marketing Institute

in Influencer Marketing upon successful completion of all six modules.

MEET Frank Dudley

Frank Dudley, President, Strategic Marketing Institute
Professor, Influencer Marketing, Northwestern University

Frank Dudley is a professor of Digital Marketing Innovation and an associate director of the Retail Analytics Council at Northwestern University. He teaches a number of graduate level courses in Integrated Marketing Communications. Frank is also President of the Strategic Marketing Institute and conducts research on new and emerging areas of digital marketing and media innovation, such as Creator Marketing, Retail Media Networks, AI-Driven Marketing, Impact of Blockchain on Marketing and the Gamification of Customer Experiences.

The Strategic Marketing Institute also provides training and certification courses to working professionals in Marketing Strategy, Customer Experience Innovation, Influencer Marketing, Digital Content Marketing, Digital Marketing Analytics and Digital Marketing Innovation.

Frank Dudley, President, Strategic Marketing Institute
Professor, Influencer Marketing, Northwestern University