Become The Smartest Digital Marketer in the Room with Digital Strategy and Leadership
The customer journey is changing faster than ever before. Can you keep up?
Digital Marketing Institute
Online Digital Strategy and Leadership Course (Professional Diploma)

Key Information Points
- Accreditation DMI Level 5
- Duration 8-10 Weeks
- Price £149737% Off - Save £603
- Study Mode Learn Online
- Next Start Date 21st September 2026
Designed for marketing professionals aiming to elevate their strategic planning capabilities, this program offers practical insights and tools to lead successful digital initiatives. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to formulate, implement, and manage effective digital strategies that enhance organizational performance.
In essence, you'll emerge as a proficient digital strategist, ready to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape and lead transformative marketing efforts.
MMC Learning have put together a comprehensive package to help you to succeed in both gaining a qualification and accessing knowledge/templates that will help you in your day-to-day role.
What is included
- Access to all course materials (videos, audio, PDF downloads)
- Course books and relevant supporting texts to download
- Access to webinars with tutors providing assessment guidance
- Fast response support from our course team to cover your queries throughout the course
- DMI membership – Membership to the Digital Marketing Institute, which includes the benefits of being part of a globally recognised professional body in Digital Marketing.
There are approximately 30 hours of course content in this course. You have up to 24 weeks to complete the course, during which you can access your course content wherever and whenever you like. The average completion time is 8-10 weeks.
There are three sections in the exam. To pass the exam, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60%. The price includes the first exam fee. There will be a fee associated with subsequent re-sits due to failed attempts, which will be approximately £75 or the equivalent in the local currency payable directly to Pearson Vue.
- Marketing professionals aiming to elevate their strategic thinking and take ownership of end-to-end digital campaigns.
- Freelancers and consultants who want to offer high-value strategic services and command greater credibility with clients.
- Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to drive growth through smart, data-driven digital planning and execution.
- Graduates eager to gain a competitive edge and pursue careers in digital strategy, marketing planning, or consultancy.
- Career changers seeking to step into the digital marketing industry with confidence and in-demand strategic skills.
- Digital marketing practitioners ready to move from tactical roles into leadership and planning positions.
Globally Recognised Certification
OVER 250,000+ MEMBERS
GLOBALLY TRUST DMI TO PROGRESS THEIR CAREER
68%
of DMI graduates say the course helped them get a promotion
62%
say certification was a reason for their salary increase
38%
got a new role in digital marketing or changed their career path
DMI members and graduates work for some of the biggest companies globally
Accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute
This qualification is accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) who are the global standard in Digital Marketing Certification. Their mission is to support marketers achieve their learning ambitions and help them realise their full potential. With a proven track record in transforming the skills of digital professionals to help build successful careers and promote continuous learning, to shape the workforce of the future.
“If you’re not learning, you’re not reaching your potential”
Jim Rohn
American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker
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Learning Outcomes & Content
What you will learn
You will learn how to plan an effective strategy and marketing communications plan, implement and review strategy performance using budgeting, resourcing, and reporting systems. You will also gain the key skills and knowledge required to move into a management or leadership role in the digital marketing industry. There are 10 in-depth modules in this certification.
Study using a dynamic mix of interactive lessons, videos, and downloadable tools, along with live sessions on the latest trends and channels.
You’ll be awarded with a DMI digital strategy and leadership certification that’s recognised globally.
Over the past 20 years, MMC Learning has empowered thousands of marketers and managers to achieve their career goals.
Our graduates have advanced to high-level marketing roles, successfully transitioned to freelancing or consultancy, and significantly increased their earning potential.
Instead of navigating the challenges alone, you can leverage the wealth of expertise and insights we’ve gained over two decades.
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Studying with MMC Learning for a Professional Accredited qualification will give you:
“The best way to predict the future is to create it”
Peter Drucker
Austrian-American management consultant, educator, and author
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The Global Standard in Digital Marketing Training
DMI graduates work for some of the world’s top companies, helping them keep their skills and careers relevant. 81% of DMI members have been promoted upon completion of one of our courses and 53% have got a salary increase.
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Become a Certified Digital Strategist
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