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Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate vs 3 alternatives compared

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Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce CertificateMeta Certified Digital Marketing Associate (Digital Track)HubSpot Digital Marketing CertificationSEMrush SEO Toolkit Certification
VendorGoogle / CourseraMeta BlueprintHubSpot AcademySEMrush Academy
LevelBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerIntermediate
Exam fee$49/month (Coursera)$99–$150FreeFree
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Typical salary$50K–$80K$50K–$80K$45K–$75K$55K–$90K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate or Digital Track first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate or HubSpot Digital Marketing Certification first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate or SEMrush SEO Toolkit Certification first?

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.