# Are Marketing Certifications Worth It? \| Ep\. \#35

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/are-marketing-certifications-worth-it-ep-35/  
**Published:** 2016-09-04  
**Updated:** 2017-12-06  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** In Episode \#35 Eric and Neil debate whether marketing certifications are worth it—and here’s a hint: they’re not\! Certifications are much like college degrees\. They may get you in the\.\.\.  

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In Episode #35 Eric and Neil debate whether marketing certifications are worth it—and here’s a hint: they’re not! Certifications are much like college degrees. They may get you in the right direction, but they will not give you the real experience that you need.

### Time Stamped Show Notes:

- 00:24 – Are marketing certifications worth it? No!
- 00:45 – Most certifications take very little effort. 
    - 01:00 – It teaches you nothing.
    - 01:15 – You need practical experience.
- 01:30 – One example of someone on Neil’s team 
    - 01:50 – It comes down to experience.
- 01:58 – Eric tried to get everyone on his team certified, but that didn’t really help anything.
- 02:35 – You’re better off learning on your own.
- 03:00 – Prove that you have real world skills.
- 03:10 – Certification is a starting point. It does not qualify you.
- 03:30 – Certifications are like college degrees. 
    - 03:45 – Neil’s friend who hires kids from Stanford.
    - 04:05 – They are generating zero sales.
- 04:35 – It’s a resume builder, but it won’t help your business.
- 05:00 – Neil’s first experience with internet marketing as an intern.
- 05:45 – Internships give you real experience. 
    - 06:05 – Look for a free internship first.
    - 06:25 – Employers don’t want to have to hold your hand.
- 07:00 – Don’t waste your time with certifications.
- 07:55 – That’s the end of this episode!

### 3 Key Points:

1. Certifications just teach you how to memorize things.
2. You need to get real, practical experience.
3. Don’t waste your time with certifications!

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