

Digital Marketing Analytics
Turn data into actionable marketing insights. In today's digital-first world, leveraging data effectively is key to marketing success.
The Digital Marketing Analytics Certificate equips professionals with the expertise to analyze marketing data, track key performance metrics, and implement data-driven strategies to optimize business outcomes. Through seven structured sessions, participants will develop a deep understanding of marketing analytics, ethical data use, AI-powered marketing tools, and growth strategies. Whether you’re a marketer aiming to enhance your data skills or a data professional seeking to understand marketing applications, this program offers invaluable insights.
Designed with You in Mind
This certificate program is designed for students and professionals looking to gain insights into marketing strategies, marketing professionals aiming to leverage data for smarter decision-making, industry professionals who want to connect data analytics with real-world marketing applications, and anyone interested in data-driven marketing, data ethics, and AI-powered strategies.
- Recommended Background
Basic familiarity with marketing principles, some experience with data analysis tools (not required but beneficial), a keen interest in marketing analytics and data ethics. No coding experience is necessary. - Hands-on Learning
Practical exercises, case studies, and real-world applications. - Industry Expert Insights
Learn from top professionals in marketing and data analytics. Our instructors share real-world applications of data-driven marketing, providing a rich learning experience. - Flexible & Online
Perfect for working professionals with a busy schedule. - Career Advancement
Develop high-demand skills for marketing analytics roles.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify and analyze key marketing performance metrics.
- Navigate the evolving landscape of data privacy and ethics.
- Develop and optimize marketing strategies using data insights.
- Balance qualitative and quantitative approaches in decision-making.
- Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance marketing automation.
- Apply knowledge to real-world case studies for hands-on learning.
Meet Your Instructor

Tory Grove is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience in data-driven strategies. As a Marketing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Tory specializes in building marketing frameworks that drive business growth. She has led marketing initiatives at Discord, Wargaming America, and Activision Blizzard, leveraging analytics to enhance customer engagement and revenue. Tory’s expertise in community-building, customer research, and data analysis makes her a dynamic instructor for this program.
Course Information
Format: Online. Instructor-led sessions are conducted live via Zoom.
Dates: March 25 - May 6
Time: Wednesdays, 6 PM - 9 PM PST
Weekly Commitment: Expect 5-7 hours per week, including live sessions (3 hours), assignments, and projects.
Recordings: Participants will have access to recorded sessions and resources.
Prerequisites: None
Continuing Education Units: 2
Cost: $1195 - $795 USF Alumni - $295 USF Students
Hands-on Digital Marketing Curriculum
Explore performance analytics, AI, data infrastructure, and specific marketing case studies. Our sessions will help you develop a diverse and effective digital marketing toolbox.
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Session 1: Understanding Marketing Metrics & Performance Analysis
Explore key performance indicators like LTV, CPA/CAC, and customer journey mapping to develop a holistic view of marketing performance.
Session 2: Data Ethics & Privacy Laws in Marketing
Examine the evolution of marketing data ethics, covering GDPR, cookie tracking, and AI-driven privacy challenges, with insights from industry expert Martin Eierman.
Session 3: Modern Marketing Channels & Analytics Tools
Compare paid, organic, and earned channels, and learn how to use tools like Google Analytics, Looker, and Mixpanel for data-driven marketing decisions.
Session 4: Balancing Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Discover how to integrate customer research insights with data analytics to create a well-rounded marketing strategy.
Session 5: AI & Data Infrastructure in Marketing Automation
Learn how AI-powered tools and data pipelines optimize lifecycle marketing, featuring hands-on activities with CRM integrations and analytics dashboards.
Session 6: Growth Marketing Case Study - Discord's Transformation
Analyze how Discord evolved from a niche gaming app to a global tech powerhouse by leveraging growth marketing techniques and data-driven user engagement.
Session 7: Customer Journey Case Study - Ford vs. Tesla
Examine the marketing strategies of Ford and Tesla, focusing on how each brand measures customer journey success and adapts to changing consumer behaviors.
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