North Forge has partnered with the Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) to promote an exciting new upskill program designed to empower founders and startups. This collaboration aims to provide entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape. By joining forces, North Forge and DMSC are dedicated to fostering growth within the startup community, ensuring that founders have access to the best resources and training available.

About DMSC

The federally funded Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) consortium, comprising of Jelly Academy , Growclass, and the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA), is partnering with Upskill Canada to deliver comprehensive digital marketing training and certifications to 1,200 professionals through a scholarship program and invest $1.2 million into an employer benefit program to reimburse startups for each staff that complete the training and are given the opportunity to showcase their newly developed skills on the job.

Upskill Your Marketing

The upskill program offered by DMSC covers a wide range of crucial marketing focuses, through three distinct program offerings. Participants will benefit from these nationally recognized organizations and the opportunity to experience these programs for free through their scholarship initiative.

  • Jelly Academy
    Are you a beginner? Start at Jelly AcademyLed by industry experts, our Digital Marketing Bootcamp covers the most essential aspects of social media, public relations, SEO, social media ads, email marketing/automation, and Google Ads and Analytics. Classes are at your own pace with live workshops. Enrolment is ongoing.
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  • Growclass
    Are you a mid-career marketer? Start at Growclass‍

    A Growth Marketing Certification focused on helping marketers advance their careers and stay up to date in the latest digital trends.. You’ll dig into growth strategy, customer psychology, email marketing, conversion copywriting, analytics, paid ads, AI, and SEO.

    Classes are at your own pace with live workshops.

  • Chartered Marketer
    Are you an experienced marketer? Start at CMA

    The CM program is a great way to future-proof yourself. It provides Senior Marketers with the knowledge and tools required to be both well-rounded marketers and strategic business thinkers. You can apply with a minimum of five years’ progressive experience.

    Classes are at your own pace with live workshops. Enrolment is ongoing.

Looking for world-class growth marketing talent?

Access the DMSC student database at no cost, and hire the right talent ready to support the changing marketing needs of today’s businesses. Whether short-term freelance or a full-time role, all graduates from the 3 DMSC programs are eligible for the $5000 employer benefit. To receive shortlisted candidates for a full-time role – email Zack@TheCMA.ca today. If interested in short-term or freelance support, please submit a growth or digital marketing project here.

Looking to complete a short term project?
Startups can apply to be reimbursed for 50% of the wages (up to $5000 total) by submitting a project for one of our students to complete over 8 weeks. Some restrictions apply. Submit a growth or digital marketing project here.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your startup to new heights. Visit DMSC Training today to learn more about the program and how it can help you achieve your business goals. Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the skills and knowledge provided by North Forge and DMSC.