What is the best way to learn digital marketing in the US?
It depends on what you need. For practical skills on your own schedule at a low one-off price, 20 Minute Marketing is our pick: self paced online, paid once, Essentials $499, Deluxe $799 or Expert $999, short courses from $79, 12 months access, tutor support, a 30 day money-back guarantee and a Certificate of Completion. Choose a community college certificate if you need college credit, a bootcamp or university certificate if you want live teaching or a university name, and collect the Google and HubSpot certificates alongside any course. Find the right course for you.
Is this course accredited?
No, and that's a deliberate choice. 20 Minute Marketing is not an accredited institution. Our courses are not accredited by any accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education, they do not carry college credit, and they have not been evaluated for an ACE credit recommendation.
Accreditation adds cost, and that cost would put practical digital marketing education out of reach for many people, especially people starting out. It is also slow: an accredited program changes its curriculum through formal review, while Google, Meta and the AI tools change every few months. We update our lessons when the platforms change.
If you need college credit or a degree, a community college or university program is the right choice. If you want current, practical skills, a portfolio you can show an employer or client, and a Certificate of Completion, you're in the right place. Many learners also collect free certificates from Google and HubSpot alongside our courses.
What is the cheapest way to learn digital marketing?
Free certifications from Google Skillshop and HubSpot Academy cost nothing, and the Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Certificate costs about $294 at its suggested six month pace on Coursera. If you want college credit and live in California, Foothill College's online Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement costs a resident $775 in enrollment fees. Our courses cost $79 to $999, paid once, wherever you live.
Can any of these options guarantee me a job?
No honest provider can promise a job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says market research analysts typically need a bachelor's degree, and O*NET says most marketing specialist roles require a four-year degree, but some do not. What you can control is the skills you build and the work you can show.
Can I combine more than one option?
Yes, and many people do. A common mix is a structured course for skills and a portfolio, plus platform certificates, plus a college program later if a role needs credit or a degree.
Who writes the 20 Minute Marketing lessons?
20 Minute Marketing writes every lesson and updates lessons when the platforms change. Tutor support comes from Adrian Prokopiec, who runs digital marketing for two national brands, for your 12 months of access.
