THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR
Digital Marketing
Add hands-on Digital Marketing experience to your resume and open up a world of opportunities.
Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies








An Investment in You
Session Dates
Summer 2026: May 11 to August 9
Fall 2026: August 24 to December 12
Course code for the Global Career Accelerator
LPE 2048 (Elective - 6 Credits)
Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator
- Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume
- Unlock access to an exclusive career network
- Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies
- Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals
transparent costs
6 CINCY credits
of your standard tuition


The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.
Ecommerce Marketing with Shopify
- Design and build an online store.
- Find, attract and engage a worldwide audience through digital marketing best practices.
- Learn how to turn a profit by increasing conversion rates through A/B testing.
- Receive a Ecommerce Specialist (Shopify project) certification for your resume and LinkedIn.
Customer Acquisition
- Accelerate your career with marketing skills.
- Build a portfolio of Google and Meta Ad campaigns with behavior and demographic targeting.
- Learn social media tactics to build brand presence on Instagram and TikTok.
- Receive a Social Media (charity:water project) certification for your resume and LinkedIn.
Intercultural Competency Skills
Brand Project Spotlight
You'll step into an exciting Digital Marketing project for charity: water, a frontrunner in the global mission of ensuring clean water for all:
- Devise a brand and content strategy aimed at engaging younger audiences.
- Plan and roll out a captivating marketing campaign.
- Craft compelling content across diverse platforms such as Instagram, Google Ads, and TikTok.
- Present your marketing plan and articulate the strategic choices you made.

HEAD OF MARKETING
Rita Cidre, MBA
Trilingual, a published author, featured entrepreneur on Remezcla and Buzzfeed, and an award-winning instructor. Rita has worked as a marketing leader for NPR, Time Inc. and Zillow, crafting stories that help people feel a strong sense of connection with a product or brand.
Work with professionals
committed to your success.
Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.
You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Teaching Team
Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.
Community
Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.
HelpHub
Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the program start?
The Global Career Accelerator will be offered for:
Summer 2026 term from May 11 to August 9.
Fall 2026 term from August 24 to December 12.
How much does the program cost?
How many credits can I get for the program?
Currently, only Sophomore and above are eligible to take the program and are eligible to receive 6 credits upon completion of each Track. These will count as elective credits.
Please check with your academic advisor about how this program can fulfill your education requirements.
What are LiveLabs and Video Lessons?
The program is broken up into LiveLabs and Video Lessons:
LiveLabs are virtual sessions held once a week and conducted over Zoom with your classmates. Attendance of LiveLab each week is required. You can choose your LiveLab times according to your Track of choice. Seats tend to fill up fast. Make sure you reserve your seat quickly to secure your schedule.
Video Lessons are high-quality, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed any time — day or night — but you will need to stay on track with your peers.
When are LiveLabs?
You'll pick one LiveLab option for the semester (applies to all tracks).
Summer 2026 LiveLab Options:
- Tuesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (America/New_York)
- Tuesdays from 08:30 PM to 10:00 PM (America/New_York)
- Wednesdays from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM (America/New_York)
- Wednesdays from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (America/New_York)
- Tuesdays from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM (America/New_York)
Fall 2026 LiveLab Options:
- Tuesdays from 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM (America/New_York)
- Tuesdays from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM (America/New_York)
- Wednesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (America/New_York)
- Wednesdays from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM (America/New_York)
How will I meet my team?
Our
LiveLab instructors and
Team Leaders have dedicated drop-in hours scheduled each week, making it super easy to ask questions to get extra support.
What equipment do I need?
Hardware
- Desktop or laptop computer (tablets are not compatible)
- Webcam (built-in or external)
- High-speed internet connection
Software
- Windows: 64-bit with Windows 7 or higher
- Mac: 2009 model or later
We will provide all other materials and licensing software.
Do I need to be on campus to take the program?
Nope! The program is fully virtual. You can participate from anywhere.





