Earn Canada’s Only Professional Marketing Designation at No Cost if You Are in an Eligible Sector (Save $10,000) - 70% of Funded Spots Already Filled
Now Available: 100% funding for eligible senior marketers in eligible sectors (see full list below) to earn the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation—fully online, on-demand, and completed in just 7 weeks through the Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) program.
Why Apply for the DMSC Chartered Marketer Program?
- Flexible, On-Demand Learning – Advance your career anytime, anywhere.
- Accelerated 7-Week Format – Fast-track your professional growth without putting your career on hold.
- Exclusive Recognition – Earn Canada’s only nationally recognized professional marketing designation.
- Strategic Skill Building – Stay ahead of trends with a curriculum developed by top marketing leaders.
- Expanded Network – Connect with Canada’s premier marketing community through the CMA.
- Ongoing Career Support – Access free career coaching
and enjoy a complimentary one-year CMA
membership.
*You will be required to create a free MyCMA account to access the application details.
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Eligible Sectors
Advanced Manufacturing
- Automotive – Vehicle manufacturing, parts, and technology
- Aerospace – Aircraft, spacecraft, and defense-related production
- Medical – Medical devices, equipment, and biotechnology
- Machinery – Industrial equipment, robotics, and automation
- Chemicals – Pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and materials
- Consumer Goods – Electronics, appliances, and durable goods manufacturing
Agriculture & Food
- Primary Agriculture – Farming, livestock, and crop production
- Food Processing – Manufacturing and packaging of food products
- Retail & Wholesale – Distribution of food and agricultural products
- Foodservice Providers – Restaurants, catering, and food supply chains
Not sure if you qualify? We encourage you to still apply – many roles connect to these sectors more than you might think. Please note: while your work may fall under industries related to these eligible sectors, eligibility ultimately depends on your specific company, role, and experience.
Testimonials

Beyond deepening my expertise in data and analytics, the program pushed me outside my comfort zone, allowing me to develop new skills in areas such as creative strategy, ad copywriting, and content creation.
Lisa Feeney, VP of Data, Insights, and Analytics at Celerity One Inc.
Instructors and coaches
Annette Filler
Career Management Coach & Talent Advisor
Jeffrey O'leary
Vice President Finance, Canadian Marketing Association
Ian McGinty
Principal, Ian McGinty and Associates
Richard Toker
President, Branderos Inc.
Wendy Boyd
Managing Partner, AM360
Vicki Waschkowski
Founder, Hook Marketing
Jennifer Campbell
Director, Master of Management Analytics at Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
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