Digital marketing course prices
Every 20 Minute Marketing course in one place, paid once, with 12 months access from the date of purchase. Here is what each one costs, what you get, and how that compares with community college, university certificates, self paced bootcamps and the Google certificate.
Quick answer: Our digital marketing courses cost $499 for Essentials, $799 for Deluxe and $999 for Expert, paid once in US dollars. Six short courses cost $79 to $149 each. Every course includes 12 months access, lessons of about 20 minutes, tutor support, a Certificate of Completion and a 30 day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase.
Course prices at a glance
| Course | Price, paid once | Lessons | Lesson time | About per hour of lessons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $499 | Over 50 | About 18 hours | $28 |
| Deluxe | $799 | 100 | About 33 hours | $24 |
| Expert | $999 | Over 150 | About 52 hours | $19 |
| Social Media Marketing | $149 | Over 30 | About 11 hours | $14 |
| Google Ads: PPC Powerhouse | $149 | 12 | About 4 hours | $37 |
| Search Engine Optimization | $149 | 32 | About 11 hours | $14 |
| AI Marketing: Prompt to Profit | $99 | 19+ | About 6 hours | $17 |
| Website Design: Website Wins | $99 | 13 | About 4 hours | $25 |
| Email and SMS: Inbox to Income | $79 | 18 | About 6 hours | $13 |
Prices are in US dollars. Lesson time is the number of lessons at about 20 minutes each, rounded to the nearest hour. Per hour figures are the price divided by that lesson time, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Full courses: Essentials, Deluxe and Expert
The three full courses build on each other. Start where you are: you do not need to buy them in order.
Essentials
- SEO, Google Business Profile, social media, email, Google Analytics 4 and website conversion from zero
- Lessons of about 20 minutes, so you can fit study around work or school
- Best for beginners, career changers and students trying the work
Deluxe
- Plan, run and report on a campaign across SEO, Google Ads, social and email
- Everything in Essentials, plus advanced SEO, paid advertising and conversion optimization
- Best for getting job ready across several channels
Expert
- Conversion, technical SEO, GA4, paid media, automation and strategy
- Plan on three to four lessons a week to finish inside 12 months
- Best for people already working in marketing who want depth
Short courses: one skill, from $79
Each short course teaches one skill you can use for an employer or for clients. See them all on the digital marketing short courses page.
Social Media Marketing
Platform selection, content strategy, Meta ads and performance reporting.
Google Ads: PPC Powerhouse
Campaign structure, keyword research, ad copy, Quality Score, Performance Max and budget management.
Search Engine Optimization
Technical SEO, Google Business Profile, content, link building and visibility in AI search.
AI Marketing: Prompt to Profit
AI tools for content, images, video, SEO and chatbot automation.
Website Design: Website Wins
Pages that convert: landing pages, lead capture, copywriting and calls to action.
Email and SMS: Inbox to Income
List building, platform selection, copywriting, deliverability, segmentation and SMS.
Need several of these? Essentials ($499) covers every main channel and costs less than four $149 short courses.
What every course includes
- Lessons of about 20 minutes, self paced, on any device
- 12 months access from the date of purchase, including lesson updates in that time
- Tutor support from Adrian Prokopiec, who runs digital marketing for two national brands.
- A Certificate of Completion, which records completion of a self paced online course
- A 30 day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase
How our prices compare with community college, bootcamps and certificates
| Option | Price | College credit | What it does better than us |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Minute Marketing | $79 to $999, paid once, 12 months access | No. Certificate of Completion | Not applicable. Self paced, practical, with tutor support |
| Community college certificate | $775 (Foothill College, online Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement, 25 units, California resident enrollment fees) [1] to $828 (Cañada College, Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement, 18 units, California resident) [2] | Yes | College credit at a low in-state fee. In-district community college tuition can cost less than our Deluxe and Expert courses |
| Self paced bootcamp | $3,995 (Noble Desktop, Digital Marketing Certificate, self-paced, full tuition) [3] | Not stated on the provider's page | Eight live one-on-one mentoring sessions, a written skills guarantee and 450 days of access |
| University certificate | $2,835 estimated (UC Santa Barbara, Digital Marketing Professional Certificate) [4] to $3,750 (eCornell, Digital Marketing Certificate) [5] | UCSB: units, transfer credit available. eCornell: non-credit, 4 CEUs | A university name on the certificate and, at eCornell, optional live sessions |
| Google certificate on Coursera | $49 a month, about $294 at the suggested pace of 6 months [6] | ACE recommendation of up to 9 college credits. Whether a college accepts it is up to that college | Low cost and a brand employers know. Collect it alongside any course |
Competitor prices were read on each provider's own page on October 10, 2026. Prices change, so check the provider's page before you decide. Community college figures are enrollment fees for California residents and exclude other fees; costs depend on your state and residency.
See every course side by side on our digital marketing courses page, or read our guide to digital marketing courses in the US.
Why our courses cost less
The courses are self paced. There is no campus, no cohort to run and no live class timetable, so the price covers the lessons, tutor support and updates when Google, Meta and the AI tools change.
The trade-off is that you do not get live classes, a cohort or college credit. If you need those, a community college, university or bootcamp program is the better choice, and the comparison table above shows what they cost.
How you pay
- One payment in US dollars. Each course is paid once at checkout. There is no subscription and no payment plan.
- No sales tax. We do not currently charge US sales tax.
- No federal student aid. Federal student aid, such as Pell Grants and federal student loans, can only be used for an eligible degree or certificate program. Our courses are not one, so federal aid cannot be used for them.
- Employers can pay. Each course is for one learner and you receive a receipt by email. If you are enrolling several staff, email [email protected].
- Refunds. Email us within 30 days of the date of purchase for a full refund. The full terms are on our terms page.
Frequently asked questions about pricing
How much does a digital marketing course cost?
Our full courses cost $499 (Essentials), $799 (Deluxe) and $999 (Expert), paid once in US dollars. Short courses cost $79 to $149. For comparison, Noble Desktop lists full tuition of $3,995 for its self-paced Digital Marketing Certificate, and the Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Certificate on Coursera costs $49 a month, about $294 at its suggested six month pace. In-district community college tuition can cost less: a California resident pays $775 in enrollment fees for Foothill College's online Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement (checked October 10, 2026).
Is there a payment plan?
No. Each course is a single payment in US dollars, which keeps the price low. There is a 30 day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase.
What does the price include?
All lessons, 12 months access from the date of purchase including any lesson updates, tutor support and a Certificate of Completion, which records completion of a self paced online course.
Can my employer pay for the course?
Yes. Each course is a single payment for one learner, so an employer can pay for it like any other training, and you receive a receipt by email.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Every course has a 30 day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase. Email us within 30 days of the date of purchase for a full refund.
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.
Which course should I buy?
If you are new to marketing, start with Essentials. If you have some groundwork and want to be job ready, choose Deluxe. If you need one skill, choose a short course. The course finder asks three questions and suggests one course.
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- Foothill College, online degrees and certificates, and enrollment fees ($31 per unit for California residents). foothill.edu and foothill.edu fees, checked October 10, 2026.
- Cañada College, Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement, and enrollment fee ($46 per unit). catalog.canadacollege.edu and catalog.canadacollege.edu fees, checked October 10, 2026.
- Noble Desktop, Digital Marketing Certificate (Self-Paced). nobledesktop.com, checked October 10, 2026.
- UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education, Digital Marketing Professional Certificate. professional.ucsb.edu, checked October 10, 2026.
- eCornell, Digital Marketing Certificate. online.cornell.edu, checked October 10, 2026.
- Google Digital Marketing and E-commerce Professional Certificate on Coursera. coursera.org, checked October 10, 2026.
