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Programme Starts
22nd February, 2026

Programme Fees
₹1,70,000 + GST

Duration
12 Months

Programme Overview

Get to know the new-age digital marketing strategies with IIM Indore's Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing and Strategy (CPDMS). This meticulously designed 12-month programme offers a comprehensive understanding of core marketing principles, their practical applications in the digital space, and hands-on experience with 25+ essential tools, and brand communication across digital and social media platforms. You’ll gain a deep understanding of consumer psychology and develop the skills to craft and execute effective digital strategies. The programme also covers digital marketing analytics, including ML & AI techniques, budget allocation, social listening, and more. As you navigate the evolving marketing trends, you’ll learn how technology shapes consumer behavior and develop innovative strategies to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of digital marketing.

Learn 25+ tools related to Digital Marketing

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Programme Highlights

IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni status

3 Day Campus Immersion at IIM Indore

Hands-on learning through 25+ Tools and a Capstone Project

Learn from IIM faculty who are domain experts

Programme Content

Pre-module 1: Introduction to Marketing

  • Marketing mix: 4 Ps of marketing
  • Marketing research methods and techniques
  • Consumer behavior analysis
  • Consumer lifetime value (CLV)
  • Segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP)
  • Introduction to branding
  • MS Excel

Pre-module 2: Introduction to Digital Marketing

  • Understanding digital business models
  • Digital marketing strategy
  • Introduction to search engines for marketing applications
  • Introduction to social media marketing
  • Online reputation management and online brands

Pre-module 3: Analytics Fundamentals

  • Why Business Analytics?
  • Business Analytics Life Cycle - CRISP DM
  • Descriptive and Inferential Analytics
  • Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics
  • Data Analysis using MS Excel
  • Introduction to Data Visualization

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Module 1 - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

  • Overview of digital marketing landscape
  • Key concepts in digital marketing
  • Digital marketing trends
  • Importance in digital marketing for business growth and profitability
  • Introduction to web analytics

Module 2 - Search Engine Optimization and Marketing (SEO/SEM)

  • Basics of SEO
  • Keyword research and analysis strategies
  • On-page optimization techniques
  • Off-page optimization strategies and link building
  • Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising fundamentals
  • Ad rank algorithms and ad extensions
  • Search engine marketing
  • Paid search

Module 3 - Social Media Marketing

  • Social media dynamics, consumer behaviour, and channels
  • Building tribes and communities
  • Social media landscape and platforms overview
  • Social media tools
  • Social media and online reputation management
  • Digital stores, human-centred design, product operating model
  • Creating engaging content strategies
  • Building Customer Engagement Through Social Media

Module 4 - Content Marketing

  • Fundamentals of Content Marketing
  • Applications and use cases of content marketing
  • User-generated content (UGC)
  • Influencer marketing
  • Brand engagement on social media
  • User data analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
  • Content promotion tools: Buzzsumo, Taboola, Outbrain, etc.
  • Introduction to AI tools for Content Creation

Module 5 - Display Advertising, Remarketing and Other Tools

  • Online advertising principles and fundamentals
  • Websites, landing pages, and microsites
  • Advertising through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
  • Analytics, attribution modelling, and marketing optimisation
  • Privacy and online marketing
  • Programmatic advertising

Module 6 - Branding & Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)

  • Brands and brand management
  • Brand equity
  • Managing brands in the long run
  • IMC – what, why, and how?
  • Developing an IMC plan
  • Executing and evaluating IMC plan

Module 7 - Crafting and Executing Digital Strategy

  • Crafting a Digital Strategy that Works
  • Integrating Digital, Social, and Mobile with Traditional Channels
  • Hands-on Digital Strategy Development Project
  • Key Assumptions and Frameworks of Digital Strategy

Module 8 - Digital Marketing Analytics

  • Introduction to Digital Marketing Analytics
  • Budget Allocation Decisions
  • Evaluating WOM Campaigns
  • Attribution Modelling
  • Social Listening and Analytics
  • Selected Tool(s) for Analytics in Marketing
  • Market Basket Analysis
  • NLP-based Tools for Sentiment Analysis

Module 9 - AI in Digital Marketing

  • Overview of ML and AI Techniques
  • Applications of ML and AI in Digital Marketing
  • Introduction to Big Data Analytics
  • Understanding Web Analytics
  • Search Engine Optimisation/Search Engine Marketing
  • AI driven personalization in Marketing

Module 10 - Data Visualization for Decision Making

  • Tableau and Power BI

Module 11 - Digital Marketing Performance Measurement and RoI

  • Measuring and evaluating digital campaigns
  • Setting KPIs and objectives
  • Dashboards and reporting
  • CLV analysis
  • ROI measurement and attribution

Module 12 - Marketing: The Road Ahead in a Digital World

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Business to Business Marketing
  • Marketing of Services
  • New Product Development Using Digital Platforms
  • Innovations in Digital Marketing

Module 13 - B2B Marketing

  • What is B2B Marketing and how it is different from B2C Marketing
  • Introduction to B2B Marketing Environmenty
  • Categories of B2B Marketing Communications
  • B2B tactic - Email
  • B2B tactic - Content Marketing
  • How B2B Marketing is changing
  • What's working now in B2B Marketing

Industry Insights

  • Demystifying Offline and Digital Customer Experience
  • Brand Management In The Digital World
  • Consistency and Timeless Marketing: Beating Fleeting Trends
  • Content is King: Crafting Narratives for Iconic Brand Building
  • Case Spot - Parathawallas
  • The 3 A'S Of Marketing - Agility, Ability & Authenticity
  • Case study - IKEA Market entry Strategy
  • Pharma Marketing_Moving Beyond Drugs
  • Leveraging Customer Intelligence and Data Analytics for growth
  • Desiging Customer Experiences: Building Brand Loyalties
  • Consumer research & the art of asking better questions
  • Moment Marketing : Digital Customer Journey
  • Nordstrom Case Study
  • Fragile Markets and Agile Customers: Marketing Research's Relevance
  • Customer Centricity And Digital Innovations

Industry Insights - Leadership

  • What's new in human behaviour_LLL_Part 1 & 2
  • New essentials of Leadership/Inspired Leadership For Inspiring Results
  • Leadership and Storytelling
  • Inspired Leadership For Inspiring Results_Part 1

Creating and Managing High Performance Team

  • Establishing team goals and metrics for success
  • Motivation_Caselet
  • Components of Effective Team Communication
  • Theories of Motivation - Part 1
  • Motivation techniques for team performance
  • Monitoring and evaluating team performance
  • Theories of Motivation - Part 2
  • Role of Communication in Team Dynamics

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*Courses/Modules and Topics are subject to change.

About Stukent

The capstone project, powered by Stukent, provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a simulated internship.

Stukent, a platform designed to offer real-world marketing experiences, allows you to manage social media ads and campaigns using real budgets. You’ll track campaign performance with advanced tools, gaining invaluable experience that turns theoretical knowledge into practical skills. While this is an unpaid internship, it enhances your resume and equips you with expertise in campaign management, positioning you for success in the dynamic digital marketing landscape.

Complimentary access to GenAI for managers worth 9,999

Build a strong foundation in AI, machine learning, and generative AI, equipping yourself with the knowledge to harness these technologies for business success.

*The Certificate Programme in GenAI for Managers is offered by Times Pro. IIM Indore is not responsible for the same. Certificates will be issued by Times Pro upon successful completion of IIM Indore's Executive Programme in Digital Transformation.

Tools covered in Gen AI for Managers

PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE & ALUMNI STATUS

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a 'Certificate of Completion'. Successful participants will also become IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni, with options for 2-year or lifetime membership upon separate application and payment of applicable fees.

Note: *All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Indore.

Past Participant Profile

Top Industries

  • Marketing/Sales/BPO/ Research
  • Education/Ed-tech
  • IT
  • Healthcare/Pharma
  • BFSI
  • Apparel/Fashion/Textile/Cosmetic
  • Food & Beverages
  • Architecture/Real Estate

Top Job Profiles

  • Manager/ Sr. Manager/ Lead
  • Executive/Sr. Executive
  • Associate/Specialist
  • Director
  • Consultant/Freelancer
  • Co-founder/Owner
  • Head of Department

PAST PARTICIPANTS HAIL FROM

Testimonials

I graduated with a BSc. in Electronics, followed by an MBA in Marketing, which helped start my career at Lafarge. Today, I have 8 years of experience in sales and marketing and currently work with Jockey. Now, I’m looking to take on a major role in digital marketing, which is why I joined this course. I’m confident that completing it will bring new opportunities, and I highly recommend it.

Naveen Upadhyay
Sales and Marketing | Jockey

Would like to thank TimesPro for supporting me all through the year for completing my certification and having set a premium standard of platform for me to access all through my course. Their bridging with IIM INDORE was amazing.

Shamik Chakravorty
Reliance Jio Infocom LT | DGM- Marcom Lead

As a software engineer, CPDMS was a pivotal moment. Approach of starting from the basics of marketing to the latest trends and technologies in digital marketing helped me to establish my own software development & digital marketing company.

Nishiyath PA
KRYOBOT technologies | FOUNDER

Attending this programme was a truly transformative experience for me. The curriculum was thorough and current, covering every aspect of digital marketing, from SEO to social media strategies.

Priyanshi
Specialist at Airbnb​

For anyone seeking to enhance their digital marketing skills, I would highly recommend IIM Indore's Digital Marketing course. The curriculum was comprehensive, and the seasoned professors made complex topics easy to understand.

Dipanjan Debnath
Founder at Exoteeque​

It was an honour to get associated with a reputed brand and receive an academic credential of this prestige. The 3-day campus immersion was a cherry on cake. As a corporate individual, I had almost forgotten my college days, but this course brought back the experience.

Sumeet Singh
Consultant at AXA

I chose this programme primarily for its strong academic parentage and strategic focus. I was looking for a program that went beyond tactical skills and offered a holistic view of how digital channels integrate into the broader business strategy.

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With this course I have understood the fundamentals of Digital Marketing and how to implement them in the real world scenarios. I have become more efficient using the methods taught in this course. The main reason I recommend this course is its perfect blend of academic rigor from IIM Indore and practical real-world application. It doesn't just teach you digital marketing tools; it fundamentally shapes your ability to think strategically and lead digital initiatives, which is a critical skill for any modern marketing professional.

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Sumit Ahuja
AGM - Brand Development, AGM - Brand Development​

The IIM Indore Digital Marketing & Strategy program was an enriching experience. A well-structured curriculum, real-world case studies, and expert faculty made it a perfect blend of strategy and practice.

Nikita N Bhoj
Branding & Marketing, Econz IT Services

Eligibility

Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years*.

Educational Background:
Diploma (10+2+3)/Graduate/Post-graduate (or equivalent) from AIU, UGC, or AICTE recognized universities, with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Programme Director

Prof. Jayasimha K. R.
Marketing, IIM Indore

Prof. (Dr.) Jayasimha is a renowned Marketing professor and recipient of the ‘Best Teacher Award’ at IIM Indore. He has earned accolades such as the “Prof. Marti Subramanyam Award” for his research on Service Innovation.

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Prof. Jayasimha has taught at prestigious institutions like IIM Udaipur, IIM Raipur, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and has contributed to academic journals like the Journal of Service Management and Journal of Services Marketing.

With expertise in areas like service recovery, customer behavior, and organisational marketing, he has guided numerous doctoral students and coordinated Management Development Programmes for top professionals, including senior officers from the Indian Army.

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Prof. Purvendu Sharma
Marketing, IIM Indore

Prof. Purvendu Sharma, a faculty member at IIM Indore, holds a PhD from IIM Indore and an MBA in Marketing from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. His research focuses on brand communities, digital engagement, social media marketing, and tourism management.

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His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Product & Brand Management and Marketing Intelligence & Planning. With a passion for digital marketing, brand management, and tourism marketing, Dr. Sharma has previously taught at the Goa Institute of Management and the Institute of Rural Management Anand.

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Class Schedule

Sundays
First Session: 02:30 PM to 03:45 PM
Second Session: 04:00 PM to 05:15 PM