Category: Digital Marketing Reviews

As documented by Rimaz Rauf

I loved working as a software developer. However, I always felt that my corporate position was holding my growth prospects. Additionally, my interests kept encouraging me to learn more about digital marketing. For this, I enrolled for PGP in digital marketing with Purdue University from Simplilearn, which turned out to be one of my best professional decisions.

My Journey

In 2015 I moved from Sri Lanka to Dubai in search of better job opportunities. Here I got an offer from one of the leading UAE companies named Landmark Group. As I had prior experience in working with programming languages like web2, mobile, etc., I started working as a web developer. Here I also got the chance to understand the basics of digital marketing, which seemed interesting to me. Eventually, I decided to explore this sector through the best professional courses that were available to me.

My Challenges

As a software developer, I was earning good money, but I wanted to change my domain to digital marketing. The primary reason for this was the fact that digital marketing included everything that was relevant to my hobbies, which included photography, videography, and content creation.

For this, I started reading books and took online video tutorials to understand more about this sector. In Dec 2018, I decided to shift to Digital Marketing. As I had no experience in this domain, I needed academic qualifications from the best institutes. 

As documented by Ammar Abdalla Ahmed

Intending to change career paths, I pursued the Post Graduate Program in Digital Marketing from Simplilearn. Apart from upskilling, I landed a new job at Sempra with a 35% salary hike!

My Career Journey So Far

Twelve years ago, I moved to the US from Sudan. With over 13 years of enterprise experience as an IT business professional, I have learned and mastered most branches of the IT category. I went from Web Design to Security Systems, then to Network Support. I have tried my hands on Project Management and finally landed as an IT lead at one of the most prestigious companies in the US. I currently work as a Senior Executive Specialist at Sempra and love my job. The course I pursued from Simplilearn contributed quite significantly to my professional journey and helped me land my current job.  

The Challenge

I had been looking for opportunities to change my career path. I wanted to do something more challenging, rewarding, and fun. Thus, I decided to upskill myself with this course and successfully transitioned to a new job. 

I have already started the process of building my own IT service company. My long-term career goal is to be an entrepreneur and focus on providing remote and onsite IT resources in North America. 

As documented by Jim/James Freiberger

I live in Denver, working as an SEO analyst with Endeavor Business Media. My journey to getting this job wasn’t easy. I did in-house SEO agency work for a couple of years and then spent 10 years managing an e-commerce site for a local business. After being laid off in 2020 due to Covid-19, I wanted to get noticed by recruiters. I took a job in the ad traffic department of a broadcast radio/podcast corporation. I hoped to move into pay-per-click marketing with that company. Still, I decided I needed to upskill in digital marketing and enrolled in Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Digital Marketing.

As documented by Raj Patel

I am an engineering student with a bachelor’s degree in technology, aeronautical and astronautical engineering. The uncertainty concerning career opportunities due to the pandemic made me question my career choice. To grow my career and achieve something, I had no choice but to switch fields.

The Journey

I pursued a B. tech. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from 2016 to 2021. The job prospects in my field include offline and fieldwork. Unfortunately, the pandemic halted the world’s work, similar to my career. The growing prospect of marketing and remote work opportunities made me choose the marketing domain.

I wanted to begin learning marketing basics to reach the advanced phase. That’s when I came across the Simplilearn Digital Marketing Specialist course while searching for a suitable study program to guide my new career.

The Challenge

The bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering posed a great risk for my future owing to the pandemic. With only field jobs available in this domain, I saw my upcoming years getting wasted waiting for the right opportunity. 

Additionally, finding a good platform to offer an in-depth understanding of the basics takes a lot of work. However, the assistive Simplilearn Customer service team responded to all my queries, and the Simplilearn refund policy helped me finalize my decision.

As documented by Eshan Gambhir

I am a gold medalist in MBA with a keen interest in marketing. With multiple experiences in digital marketing, I aim to achieve expertise in the holistic marketing domain. I knew that if I managed to expand my skill set, I would inch closer to my goal. So, I completed my primary step to success through Simplilearn’s Digital Marketing Course. 

The Journey 

With B.Tech and MBA in marketing and retail, I began my professional journey in 2015 at Kartrocket, a SAAS-based platform. Then, growing further in the digital marketing domain, I gained my latest job experience from SuperBottoms- a D2C brand dealing in baby essentials.  

With significant experience in my domain, I yearned to learn more. I wanted to upskill to gain better job opportunities, job profiles and pay. 

The Challenge 

At the current level of my education and expertise, I knew I required help to get new job opportunities or promotions. Additionally, while looking for courses, the biggest challenge was the need for more practical aspects, as simple theoretical knowledge is something I always avoid.

Simplilearn Solution

My search led me to Simplilearn, where I found a proper mixture of theory and practical learning in the PGP in Digital Marketing course. The Partnership with Purdue University seemed promising for my career and resume. 

I strongly believe that knowledge of the latest tools, practices and strategies is the current need and finding it all at the Simplilearn platform helped me make a choice. In addition, responsive Simplilearn customer care service boosted my confidence concerning the Simplilearn refund policy.

As documented by Japneet Singh

I live in Los Angles working as a paid media manager at Thryv with nine years of digital marketing experience. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Himalayan University, New Delhi, in 2017. My work responsibilities at Thryv involve executing the paid media plan through paid social media, display, and Tiktok platforms. I also am responsible for adhering to assigned budget goals. Previously, I worked at Grain Group as a Paid Media Strategist. 

I wanted to enhance my knowledge of digital marketing, so I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Digital Marketing. Digital Marketing is an evolving and emerging field, and professionals must stay current on the latest trends and tools. One of the features I enjoyed most was the course provided learning support whenever I needed an answer to a question. Simplilearn helped me get certified and grow professionally. After completing the course, I received a great job opportunity with a 30 percent increase in salary.

As documented by Allan Joaquin

I’m a copywriter, entrepreneur, marketing strategist, award-winning writer, and founder of Joaquin Creative Communications and Ads And Analytics Plus. Over the last decade, I’ve worked with many of the country’s most transformative writers, entrepreneurs, and businesses, writing high-converting sales copy, social media posts, scaling brands, and creating iconic promotional campaigns. In 2020, I started The Joaquin Creative Communications, a team of writers passionate about crafting compelling content and copy that combine the power of authentic brand storytelling with proven marketing principles. 

As a content and copywriter, I wanted to offer my clients holistic services in content and digital marketing strategies. That’s when I thought upskilling would help broaden my knowledge and skill set. I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Digital Marketing in collaboration with Purdue University and Meta Blueprint and then transitioned from a content writer to a digital marketing consultant. I give Simplilearn all the credit for giving me the tools to make this transformation. 

Upgrading Services Pays Off

I used to be a manager for an oil company, but after leaving my job, I became a writer. Through the things I learned from Simplilearn, I went on to become a digital marketer. Completing the course allowed me to service new clients who needed digital marketing strategy consulting. A positive result was that I could increase revenue by 50 percent.

A Little About Myself and My Journey

As documented by Alessio Cofone

I live in London, in the United Kingdom. I hold a Master’s degree in Digital Communication and Media from London Metropolitan University. Until 2016, I worked as a freelance massage therapist for about six years. But after a few years on the job, I realized that working in the hospitality industry wasn’t my dream career, and my prospects were limited. So, I needed to change direction.

My interest lay in Digital Marketing, so I started exploring more about it on the Internet, which, after a bit of searching, is how I chose Simplilearn to get the necessary certification and upskilling.

Why Upskilling Was Right for Me

After a few years in the hospitality industry, it occurred to me that I wanted more stability and direction in my career path. I was interested in Digital Marketing but came from a completely different background.

My Entrepreneurial Background

As documented by Lim Li Lian

I founded the Brunch Club in Hong Kong and am currently the co-founder of Amplifire Games and the founder of Mandarin Pie. I am an entrepreneur and advocate for a better form of capitalism. I started my first business at 26 and with the team and grew it to a 7-figure, multiple award-winning enterprise in the space of a few years while holding fast to our commitment to fair trade practices. In 2015, together with a team of animal welfare organizations, we successfully launched a nationwide PR and advocacy campaign in response to the rabies outbreak in Northern Malaysia. Our efforts culminated in an MOU with the government that influenced its policy and approach toward animal welfare. Aside from my work and professional and goals, I have dived in the Pacific, worked in a French bakery, skied the Alps, smoked a cigar in Havana, and trekked the Himalayas.

Simplilearn Stood Out for Many Reasons

Simplilearn featured excellent lectures with good breadth and depth. There was also one excellent teaching faculty member who really stood out. On top of all that, they have a fantastic customer care and support team. I took the Professional Certificate Program in Digital Marketing, with Purdue University and Simplilearn, and have seen an increased return on investment (ROI) on our ad spending — and a more significant presence in social media.

I wanted to improve my business’ digital media strategy performance. Simplilearn offers a great series of benefits, including a comprehensive curriculum, blended learning (live classes combined with self-paced learning), industry experts instructors, the ability to have a flexible schedule, hands-on experience with their practice labs, and of course, 24×7 learning support!