In Episode #35 Eric and Neil debate whether marketing certifications are worth it—and here’s a hint: they’re not! Certifications are much like college degrees. They may get you in the right direction, but they will not give you the real experience that you need. Time Stamped Show Notes: 
00:24 – Are marketing certifications worth it? No!
00:45 – Most certifications take very little effort. 
01:00 – It teaches you nothing.
01:15 – You need practical experience.
01:30 – One example of someone on Neil’s team 
01:50 – It comes down to experience.
01:58 – Eric tried to get everyone on his team certified, but that didn’t really help anything.
02:35 – You’re better off learning on your own.
03:00 – Prove that you have real world skills.
03:10 – Certification is a starting point. It does not qualify you.
03:30 – Certifications are like college degrees. 
03:45 – Neil’s friend who hires kids from Stanford.
04:05 – They are generating zero sales.
04:35 – It’s a resume builder, but it won’t help your business.
05:00 – Neil’s first experience with internet marketing as an intern.
05:45 – Internships give you real experience. 
06:05 – Look for a free internship first.
06:25 – Employers don’t want to have to hold your hand.
07:00 – Don’t waste your time with certifications.
07:55 – That’s the end of this episode! 3 Key Points: 
Certifications just teach you how to memorize things.
You need to get real, practical experience.
Don’t waste your time with certifications! Resources Mentioned: 
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In Episode #35 Eric and Neil debate whether marketing certifications are worth it—and here’s a hint: they’re not! Certifications are much like college degrees. They may get you in the right direction, but they will not give you the real experience that you need. Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>00:24 – Are marketing certifications worth it? No!</li> <li>00:45 – Most certifications take very little effort. <ul> <li>01:00 – It teaches you nothing.</li> <li>01:15 – You need practical experience.</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:30 – One example of someone on Neil’s team <ul> <li>01:50 – It comes down to experience.</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:58 – Eric tried to get everyone on his team certified, but that didn’t really help anything.</li> <li>02:35 – You’re better off learning on your own.</li> <li>03:00 – Prove that you have real world skills.</li> <li>03:10 – Certification is a starting point. It does not qualify you.</li> <li>03:30 – Certifications are like college degrees. <ul> <li>03:45 – Neil’s friend who hires kids from Stanford.</li> <li>04:05 – They are generating zero sales.</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:35 – It’s a resume builder, but it won’t help your business.</li> <li>05:00 – Neil’s first experience with internet marketing as an intern.</li> <li>05:45 – Internships give you real experience. <ul> <li>06:05 – Look for a free internship first.</li> <li>06:25 – Employers don’t want to have to hold your hand.</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:00 – Don’t waste your time with certifications.</li> <li>07:55 – That’s the end of this episode!</li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>Certifications just teach you how to memorize things.</li> <li>You need to get real, practical experience.</li> <li>Don’t waste your time with certifications!</li> </ol> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li>N/A</li> </ul> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In Episode #35 Eric and Neil debate whether marketing certifications are worth it—and here’s a hint: they’re not! Certifications are much like college degrees. They may get you in the right direction, but they will not give you the real...

Are Marketing Certifications Worth It? | Ep. #35

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