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AI Essentials
Next class: Nov 2
University-Backed

AI for Marketing
certificate course

Use AI to size up competitors, test on-brand creative, and turn campaign data into a plan leadership signs off on. 5 weeks online, with a certificate from the university you choose.

Length + formatFormat
5 weeks
On demand + optional live sessions
Tools + technologyTools + Tech
ChatGPT
Gemini
Make.com
You earn
University certificate
From a leading university
Next class starts
November 2, 2026
Tools you’ll use in this course
ChatGPT
Gemini
Make.com
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%

Payment plans and employer reimbursement available.

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Backed by leading universities.

Choose from over 40 partner universities and earn a certificate employers will reward. We see 10X higher completion rates than on-demand only courses.

Is this course right for me?

You’ve tried AI for copy. Now use it to win.

Built for marketers who already use AI and want it to move the numbers, not just fill the content calendar.

Before

“I use AI for copy, and that’s about it.”

After
“I know where AI moves the needle across the funnel.”
Before

“I’m guessing at what competitors are doing.”

After
“I see their positioning, pricing, and messaging clearly.”
Before

“AI drafts sound generic, one version at a time.”

After
“I create on-brand creative with variations ready to test.”
Before

“I have campaign data but no clear next step.”

After
“I turn results into a plan leadership signs off on.”
Before

“The same tasks eat my week, every week.”

After
“A simple automation handles them for me.”
Want your campaigns running on autopilot?AI Automation is your next step.Build no-code workflows that save hours every week.
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How it works

Learn with a university you trust

Ziplines works with top public universities to bring you career-focused courses. Choose your university and earn a credential employers recognize.

Find your university
1

Choose your university

Enter your ZIP code to see the universities offering AI Essentials.

Browse universities↓
2

Learn online for 5 weeks

New lessons each week, a live session you can watch later, and 1:1 dedicated support by chat, email or phone.

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Earn your university certificate

Issued in your university's name.

What you'll learn

Use AI across the funnel, from strategy to automation.

Marketers are expected to move faster, explain results, and deliver impact across more channels than ever. This course gives you the clarity, frameworks, and hands-on practice to use AI strategically.

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AI strategy

Find where AI drives the biggest ROI

Know which parts of your funnel are worth handing to AI, and which aren’t worth the effort.
02
Competitor insights

Know exactly how you’re positioned against competitors

See where your messaging stands out, where it blends in, and where there’s room to own.
03
Creative

Ship more creative without diluting your brand

Go from a draft to a set of on-brand variations ready to test.
04
Optimization

Optimize campaigns with data + AI

Turn performance data into prioritized recommendations leaders act on.
05
Automation

Catch brand risks before they become problems

Build a no-code automation that flags risks and opportunities, with human checks built in.
What you walk away with
Issued by your university
Your university
Certificate of Completion
AI for Marketing
ISSUED BY YOUR UNIVERSITY · DELIVERED WITH ZIPLINES
A university certificate, paid for by your employer
A performance analysis you can take to leadership
On-brand ad and visual concepts made with AI
A lightweight brand-monitoring automation
Full curriculum

Maintain your marketing edge with advanced AI skills

Week 1
Uncover high-value AI opportunities
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— Identify where AI can meaningfully support strategy, execution, and measurement across the customer journey.
— Apply decision frameworks to separate high-impact opportunities from low-value experimentation.
— Evaluate AI use cases through the lens of business goals, risk, and measurable return.
— Practice prompting techniques that improve signal, relevance, and usefulness—not just output volume.
Playbook assignment: Create an opportunity map that highlights where AI will make the biggest ROI impact.
Week 2
Unlock AI-driven competitor insights
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— Use AI to gather, evaluate, and synthesize inputs for competitive research.
— Analyze competitor messaging and content patterns using advanced prompting techniques.
— Validate AI-generated insights by checking for accuracy, bias, and alignment with real-world data.
— Translate competitive findings into clear strategic narratives that inform marketing decisions.
Playbook assignment: Develop an AI-powered competitive analysis that strengthens positioning.
Week 3
Design dynamic creative faster with AI
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— Generate high-quality written and visual marketing assets using AI.
— Apply competitor insights and brand guidelines to guide creative direction and content variations.
— Refine AI-generated content using iterative prompting to improve clarity, tone, and quality.
— Optimize content for AI SEO.
— Evaluate outputs against quality, brand, and audience standards.
Playbook assignment: Design multiple versions of creative for A/B testing using generative AI, competitor insights, and brand guidelines.
Week 4
Use data + AI to optimize campaigns
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— Analyze real marketing datasets using generative AI to identify patterns and performance drivers.
— Translate data into clear insights, visualizations, and stakeholder-ready summaries.
— Turn insights into prioritized optimization recommendations.
— Evaluate AI outputs for errors or misinterpretations.
Playbook assignment: Create a data-driven optimization plan that translates AI insights into actionable campaign recommendations.
Week 5
Amplify your impact with automation
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— Explore core components of AI automation and no-code tools.
— Build a lightweight automation that fosters faster execution and optimization.
— Implement human-in-the-loop guardrails to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical use.
— Adapt automation workflows as tools, data sources, and business needs evolve.
Playbook assignment: Build a lightweight AI automation to monitor brand sentiment and alert teams to potential risks or opportunities.
Time and support

AI training to fit around a full-time job

Self-paced lessons

Learn on your schedule and maintain access to the curriculum for 12 full months.

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Live expert sessions

Weekly sessions with your instructor, recorded so missing one doesn't set you back.

Instructor leading a live online session
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Next Live Session
Weekly, led by your instructor
Recorded if you miss it

Get 1-on-1 guidance

You'll have support from your dedicated learner success advocate every step of the way.

A Ziplines Learner Success Advocate
Learner Success Advocate
Stuck on this week's project. Can you take a look?
Absolutely. Share what you have so far and we'll work through it together.
Learner success team · here all program long
Tuition and payment options

How much is the AI marketing course?

AI Essentials certificate course
5 weeks
Online
Live sessions optional
Run better campaigns with AI
Tuition
$1,850
$2,300
SAVE 20%
Find your university
Good to know: this is a university-backed course so your employer is likely to pay for it.
flexible Ways to pay
Pay in full
Pay monthly
Get reimbursed by your employer
7-day money back guarantee — no questions asked
Upcoming start dates
November 2
Runs November 2 to December 6, 2026
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December 7
Runs December 7, 2026 to January 10, 2027
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January 5
Runs January 5 to February 8, 2027
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Learner reviews

What learners say

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“What made this experience great was how well the modules were organized. The topics were very relevant and easy to apply right away. I also really appreciated the flexible schedule.”

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“The subject matter was very well put together, very easy to comprehend and to apply to real life situations.”

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“The learning modules were great. The team worked to accommodate working professional students. The material was easily adaptable to work so some of my projects assisted with needs at work. Loved this!!”

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Suzanne C.
AI for Marketing learner
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Meet your instructors

Learn from marketers who use AI every day

This course is led by experienced marketing professionals who use AI every day in their work. They bring practical, real-world insight into how AI improves performance analysis, scales high-quality creative, and supports smarter decision-making.

Kori Ashton
AI for Marketing

Kori Ashton

CEO & Chief Digital Strategist
Quincy Smith
AI for Marketing

Quincy Smith

SEO & Organic Growth Strategist
Benjamin Kepner
AI for Marketing

Benjamin Kepner

Chief Marketing Officer
Anitha Mercy
AI for Marketing

Anitha Mercy

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
How it compares

Why pay for a course when there are free videos?

Free videos are great for one skill at a time. A course gives you a plan, practice on your own work, live help, and a credential.

Free videos and blogs
Typical online course
AI Essentials
A plan that builds week to week
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Partial
Live sessions with an instructor
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A class and deadlines to keep you going
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A university certificate
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Finished work you can show your manager
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Choose your university

Find your university

Same 5-week course, same instructors and start dates at every university. The university you pick issues your certificate.

Find by ZIP code or state
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Tempe, Arizona
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Questions

What people ask before they enroll

Browse the answers, or talk it through with an advisor. No pressure.

Is it right for me?
Why is now the right time to take this course?
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AI is rapidly transforming how marketing teams operate. Leading marketers are using AI to move faster, uncover insights, and scale high-quality work—while still maintaining strategic judgment and brand credibility.

If you’ve been wondering how to use AI beyond surface-level experimentation, this course provides a clear, practical approach. Designed for marketers by marketers, it helps you identify where AI delivers the most impact and apply it confidently.

Who is the ideal candidate for this program?
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This course is ideal for marketers looking to go beyond basic AI prompting to gain practical, applied guidance on using AI to improve results and work more strategically. It’s a strong fit for marketers who want to:

  • Improve performance with insight, not guesswork
  • Scale high-quality creative without losing trust or credibility
  • Use AI to explain results and inform decisions
  • Use automation to save time
  • Build confidence using AI responsibly in real marketing contexts
Are there any prerequisites for the course?
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Prior AI experience recommended with LLMs (including ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude). This course covers core AI skills but is designed for marketers looking to advance their AI skills.

Do you offer group enrollment with business discounts for this course?
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Yes! We offer group enrollments for your team’s AI training needs. We work with business teams, executives, and organizations of all sizes to provide seamless group enrollment and onboarding. Learn more and request a group enrollment quote here.

Time and schedule
How many hours a week should I expect to spend on the program?
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Our courses are built for real life. This program is designed to fit around a full-time role while still delivering meaningful outcomes.

You can expect to spend 6–8 hours per week on interactive, on-demand content, including hands-on activities and applied playbook assignments.

Weekly live online sessions (2 hours) are led by experienced marketers and include demos, discussion, and deeper dives into course content. These sessions are optional and recorded for later viewing.

Where does the program take place?
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Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.

Cost and paying
What payment options are offered?
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There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.

We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the “Get Qualified” link to see what options are available.

Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?
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We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn’t the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

Will I receive credit for this course?
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No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.

The certificate
Will I earn a certificate?
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Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies your knowledge and hands-on experience in AI for Marketing. This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.

What do I need to do to pass the course?
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To receive a university-issued certificate of completion, you must achieve at least 70% on the module assessments and successfully complete all of the playbook assignments.

Will I have a completed portfolio at the end of the course?
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The course and the Playbook projects will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.

Who is Ziplines Education?
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Ziplines Education is a market-driven education company based in Silicon Valley, CA. Leading universities collaborate with Ziplines Education to offer innovative and highly rated certificate courses that help adult learners and working professionals build work-ready digital skills and earn industry-recognized credentials.

Next class starts November 2

Five weeks from now, you could be the marketer leadership asks first