During my chemistry degree, I was completely oblivious to digital marketing. I knew what it was, but I didn’t know anything about it or how to get started in it.
It wasn’t until I started my first job as a scientist, that I accidentally started learning about digital marketing through some side projects on spent time on during my weekends and evenings.
Although many years have passed between now and when I started, I wish I started earlier.
But if you are new to digital marketing, or you want to get better, there are plenty of great resources online that can help you get started.
Although all of these resources are general – and not life science related – if you are considering learning about digital marketing in combination with life sciences, healthcare or medical, please get in touch with me as I would love to hear from you!
This list was initially compiled in January 2022. I will do my best to periodically check the links, but if something has disappeared or no longer available, please contact me and let me know!
Alternatively, if you have a resource that you would like to recommend I add, then please reach out to me!
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
If you are going to learn about digital marketing, learning how Google works is a great place to start.
Fortunately, Google offers a range of different free courses that allow you to learn via self-paced learning with video tutorials, practical exercises and real-world examples.
In this course, Google’s Fundamental of Digital Marketing course comprises of 26 modules and is accredited by Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe and The Open University.
Upon completion, you can receive a free digital certificate, which can be used on your CV or personal website, if you have one!
Semrush Online Digital Marketing Courses & Exams
Semrush is an online tool that many digital marketers use to manage their online visibility and content marketing.
They also have a load of great resources for complete newbies, to advanced digital marketers that offer free certifications.
Head over to the Semrush Academy, and you can take a range of courses and exams that focus on SEO, content marketing, PPC and social media marketing.
If you are looking for certifications and evidence to fill out any CV or personal website, then you can download certificates and badges that you can use.
Below, you can see examples of the badges and certificate that you can use!
HubSpot Academy
HubSpot Academy is another source of free online practical courses to learn from, including a range of different digital marketing courses.
You can opt to choose general marketing topics, such as digital marketing or pick a specific topic such as Instagram Marketing, Ecommerce Marketing or Content Marketing, amongst a vast array of modules.
Like the Google and Semrush courses mentioned above, you can claim a free certificate once complete; just make sure to filter courses with certifications before searching!
MarketingExamples.com
Marketingexamples.com is a great resource featuring a range of great examples of copywriting. Run by Harry Dry, I have been following him since he started his popular email newsletter and twitter page, and he produces some incredible content.
Even if you are not a writer – or plan to be – the examples are easy to follow and feature great copy from a range of different industries.
There are no courses or certification available here yet, but definitely make the most of this resource before you have to pay for it!
LearningSEO.io
LearningSEO is a website with plenty of free SEO resources, regardless of your level of expertise.
Run and managed by SEO expert Aleyda Solis, you can be sure that you will find high quality and correct resources that you can use to self teach.
If you are an SEO newbie, then you might want to check out the SEO fundamentals section, but if you have some knowledge, then you might want to learn more in-depth subtopics, or learn about specialising in a specific aspect of SEO – just like my speciality is life science SEO.
Got Your Own Recommendations?
Of course, there are plenty of digital marketing resources online, which are impossible to cover entirely.
Although I can’t test them all out, I would love to hear if you have any suggestions for this article, to help improve the resources available.
Got something to suggest? Get in contact with me!
