Certified Marketing Professional (CMP)

Overview:
The Certified Marketing Professional (CMP) course is designed for individuals who aspire to build a career in marketing. This course covers various aspects of marketing, including market research, consumer behavior, digital marketing strategies, branding, and sales techniques. It equips candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in marketing roles across industries such as FMCG, IT, healthcare, retail, and more.

Course Duration:
The course duration typically ranges from 6 months to 1 year, depending on the institution and mode of study (full-time or part-time).

Average Fees:
The average fees for the Certified Marketing Professional (CMP) course in India range between INR 15,000 to INR 60,000, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

  1. Institutional Internal Examinations: Assessment of theoretical and practical knowledge.

  2. Final Certification Exam: Conducted by the institution or an external certification body like the Marketing and Sales Certification Board.

  3. Digital Marketing Certification Exam: Optional exams like Google Ads Certification or Facebook Blueprint Certification for specialization in digital marketing.

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown)

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Marketing and Market Research

  • Introduction to Marketing: Concepts, Theories, and Principles

  • Market Research Techniques: Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

  • Consumer Behavior: Understanding Buying Patterns and Influences

  • Branding and Positioning Strategies

  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: SEO, SEM, Social Media, and Email Marketing

  • Marketing Channels and Distribution Strategies

  • Ethical Marketing Practices and Regulations

Semester 2: Digital Marketing and Branding

  • Digital Marketing Strategy: Creating and Implementing Campaigns

  • SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SEM (Search Engine Marketing)

  • Social Media Marketing: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter

  • Content Marketing: Blogs, Videos, and Infographics

  • Email Marketing and Lead Generation Techniques

  • Product and Service Branding: Creating and Sustaining Brand Equity

  • Case Studies on Successful Marketing Campaigns

Semester 3: Sales and Strategic Marketing Management

  • Sales Techniques: Direct, Online, and B2B Sales Strategies

  • Marketing Analytics and Measuring ROI: Tools and Techniques

  • Strategic Marketing Planning and Execution

  • Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Retention Strategies

  • Advanced Digital Marketing Tools: Automation and Data Analytics

  • Final Project: Developing a Comprehensive Marketing Plan for a Business

Ten Most Ranking Institutions (Combined Ranking in India)

  1. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

  2. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

  3. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

  4. Amity University, Noida

  5. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

  6. Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur

  7. Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai

  8. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai

  9. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad

  10. MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications), Ahmedabad

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala

  1. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

  2. Rajagiri Business School, Kochi

  3. Amrita School of Business, Kochi

  4. St. Teresa's College, Kochi

  5. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kochi

  6. Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Ernakulam

  7. Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Management Studies, Kollam

  8. SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi

  9. Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

  10. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram