Just finished 12th — Arts, Commerce or Science — and want a real career skill? Learn digital marketing live from a working digital marketer, in a batch of only 10 students, with a 14-day refund, a real client project and a Job Guarantee Exam that gets you interviews.
Last updated: October 2026 · By Rahul Arora, Trainer & Digital Marketer
Quick answer: Yes, you can do a digital marketing course right after 12th. Eligibility is simply 12th pass from any stream — Arts, Commerce or Science — with no coding needed. A job-ready course takes 1.5 to 4 months; small practical institutes charge about ₹5,000–₹20,000 while large brands charge ₹60,000+ (2026 estimates). Skidemy’s Advanced Digital Marketing with AI course is ₹15,999 in 3 EMIs, live online in batches of 10, with a 14-day refund and a Job Guarantee Exam (T&C apply).
Founding batch · 16 November 2026 · Only 10 seats
What you get with Advanced Digital Marketing with AI (₹15,999) — things most institutes in India don’t offer.
Attend the first 14 days of live classes. Not right for you? Get 100% of your fee back.
Meet the criteria and clear the exam — we arrange your interviews and personally recommend you to employers until you’re placed.
Use ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva AI and more on real tasks — research, content, ads and reports — so you work faster than other freshers.
In the final month, work on a real business account from our 100+ client network, under the trainer’s guidance.
Missed a live class? Re-attend those topics free in any upcoming batch for 12 months.
₹15,999 in 3 equal instalments. Pay the first EMI to reserve your seat. UPI, card, cash or bank transfer.
Eligibility
Yes. Digital marketing hires on skills and proof of work, not marks. That’s why it’s one of the few careers you can start right after school — in any stream.
Strong in writing and creativity — great for content, social media and SEO writing.
You understand business and money — great for Google Ads, Meta Ads, budgets and ROI.
Comfortable with logic and data — great for analytics, technical SEO and tracking.
WordPress, Canva, Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager are point-and-click tools.
Tools are in English; concepts are explained in simple Hindi + English.
Evening/weekend live classes fit alongside BA, B.Com, BBA or B.Sc.
Career scope
Every business — from a local coaching centre to a startup in Bengaluru — now needs to be found on Google, Instagram and WhatsApp. Most can’t do it themselves, so they hire digital marketers or agencies. This demand exists in small cities too, and much of the work is remote.
Honest view: a course gives you skills, practice and support. Your outcome also depends on your effort, portfolio and interviews. Avoid anyone promising a job or income with no written terms — ours are published in the Skidemy Promise above.
| Where you can work | What you do |
|---|---|
| Digital agencies | SEO, ads and social media for many clients |
| Brands & startups | In-house marketing and growth teams |
| Local businesses | Clinics, coaching, real estate, shops |
| Freelancing | Indian and international clients from home |
| Your own business | Grow a family business or startup online |
Fees & duration
Typical 2026 ranges in India (estimates — they vary by institute and city).
| Option | Duration | Typical fees (est.) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free certificates (Google, HubSpot, Meta) | Hours – 4 weeks | Free | Testing interest; no mentor or feedback |
| Certificate course (large brands) | 3 – 6 months | ₹60,000 – ₹1,90,000 | A big brand name, if budget allows |
| Diploma | 6 – 12 months | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 | A longer structured programme |
| Degree (BBA/BA in digital marketing) | 3 – 4 years | ₹1 lakh – ₹6 lakh+ | A formal degree first |
| Skidemy practical course | 45 days – 4 months | ₹5,999 – ₹15,999 (3 EMIs) | Live training, portfolio, refund & job guarantee exam |
Salary
Salary depends on skills, portfolio and city — not on whether you’re 12th pass or a graduate. Estimates from 2025–26 job listings, not a promise.
| Role (fresher) | Typical pay (est. / month) | Skills needed | Portfolio proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital marketing intern | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 stipend | SEO, social media, Canva basics | 1–2 practice projects |
| SEO executive | ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 | Keyword research, on-page SEO, Search Console | An audit + a site you improved |
| Social media executive | ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 | Content calendar, Reels, Meta Business Suite | A page you grew + samples |
| Ads (performance) executive | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 | Google Ads, Meta Ads, tracking | A live campaign report |
Courses
Transparent fees, no hidden charges. All courses are live online in batches of max 10.
Syllabus
Every module is taught live and ends with a project the trainer reviews personally.
Keyword research, on-page and technical SEO, local SEO and getting found in AI tools like ChatGPT.
Content planning, Instagram growth, Reels scripts, Canva and captions that bring enquiries.
Search campaigns, lead ads, targeting, budgets and reading results.
Google Analytics 4, Tag Manager, tracking calls, WhatsApp clicks and leads.
AI for keywords, content, ad copy, images and reports — as a real workflow.
Portfolio, LinkedIn, pricing, proposals, resume and mock interviews.
Roadmap
| Weeks | What you do | You finish with |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Marketing basics, personal brand, LinkedIn & Instagram setup | Profiles + portfolio page |
| 3–6 | WordPress website, SEO, local SEO, writing with AI | Your own SEO-ready website |
| 7–10 | Social media & Reels, Meta Ads, Google Ads | Live campaign plans |
| 11–13 | GA4, Tag Manager, tracking, AI workflow | Client-ready report |
| 14–16 | Real client project, mock interviews, Job Guarantee Exam | Portfolio + interviews |
Compare
Not either/or — many students do a degree and a practical course together.
| Compare | BBA / BMS | BCA | Skidemy course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 3 years | 3 years | 1.5 – 4 months |
| Cost (est.) | ₹1 – 6 lakh+ | ₹1 – 5 lakh+ | ₹5,999 – ₹15,999 |
| You get | Degree, business theory | Degree, programming basics | Job-ready skills, portfolio, interviews |
| Best for | Management / MBA path | IT / software path | Earning early: job, internship or freelancing |
Our suggestion: join the college course you want and learn digital marketing alongside it in your first year — you’ll be 2–3 years ahead of classmates. Already graduated? See our digital marketing course after graduation.
For parents
We know you want to be sure before paying. Here is exactly what your child gets — in writing.
Real classes with the trainer; progress is visible.
No one gets lost in a crowd.
Not right after 2 weeks? 100% fee back.
No travel or hostel cost; fits with college.
Your trainer
5+ years and 100+ clients in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and India — from global IT companies to dental clinics, eco-friendly products and logistics. You learn what is working in live client accounts right now, explained in simple Hindi and English.
With a maximum of 10 students, every project is reviewed personally — which is also how we know who is ready for the Job Guarantee Exam.
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Why Skidemy
Clear it and we arrange your interviews.
Learn AI on real marketing tasks.
Work on a real business account.
Try 2 weeks risk-free.
Who should not join: anyone wanting a certificate without assignments, guaranteed income without effort, or who can’t give 6–8 hours a week to practise.
FAQs
Yes. The only requirement is 12th pass from any stream, basic computer or smartphone skills and the willingness to practise. No degree is needed to start.
12th pass (or appearing), any board, any stream. You need a laptop or a good smartphone, an internet connection and a Gmail account.
All three work. Arts students do well in content and social media, Commerce students in ads and business, and Science students in analytics and technical SEO. Your interest and practice matter more than your stream.
Small practical institutes charge roughly ₹5,000–₹20,000 and large online brands ₹60,000 to ₹1.9 lakh (2026 estimates). At Skidemy: SEO Mastery ₹5,999 (45 days), Foundation ₹6,999 (1.5 months) and Advanced Digital Marketing with AI ₹15,999 (4 months, 3 EMIs).
Practical courses run from 45 days to 4 months. Skidemy’s job-ready Advanced course takes 4 months with live evening/weekend classes.
Freshers in India typically start around ₹12,000–₹30,000 per month depending on role, city and portfolio, and internships pay ₹5,000–₹15,000 (estimates). Pay grows quickly with experience and results.
Yes. Skidemy’s Advanced course includes the Job Guarantee Exam (T&C apply): students with at least 85% attendance, all projects completed and good conduct who clear the exam get interviews arranged and a personal recommendation from the trainer until placed or for up to 6 months. The employer makes the final hiring decision.
Yes. With the 14-Day Risk-Free Start, attend the first 14 days of live classes and, if it isn’t right for you, request a refund within 14 days of your batch start to get 100% of your fee back.
Yes. Live classes are scheduled for evenings and weekends, so you can continue BA, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc or any other course.
No coding is needed. You need to read basic English because tools are in English, but you don’t need to speak fluently — concepts are explained in simple Hindi and English.
Employers care most about your skills and portfolio. You get a Skidemy certificate, help earning free Google Ads, GA4 and HubSpot certifications, and a real client project to show in interviews.
No. All classes are live online, so you can join from anywhere in India.
Message us on WhatsApp or call 62671 24818. We share the schedule, help you choose the right course and reserve your seat. The next batch starts on 16 November 2026, with a maximum of 10 students.
Next batch: 16 November 2026 · Only 10 seats · 14-day refund · 3 EMIs
Founding batch · 16 November 2026 · Only 10 seats
What you get with Advanced Digital Marketing with AI (₹15,999) — things most institutes in India don't offer.
Attend the first 14 days of live classes. Not right for you? Get 100% of your fee back.
Meet the criteria and clear the exam — we arrange your interviews and personally recommend you to employers until you're placed.
Present your portfolio live to invited employers and agencies. They see your real work, not just a resume.
In the final month, work on a real business account from our 100+ client network, under the trainer's guidance.
Missed a live class? Re-attend those topics free in any upcoming batch for 12 months.
₹15,999 in 3 equal instalments. Pay the first EMI to reserve your seat. UPI, card, cash or bank transfer.
Student reviews
I was so impressed with the teaching, I learnt so much and must say that Skidemy provides the best digital marketing course for working professionals in Ratlam. Very valuable experience, I highly recommend them.
The trainer is very knowledgeable, recommended to everyone. 🤝
Location
We are a digital marketing institute based in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Classes are live online right now, so students from Ratlam, Jaora, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ujjain and across India join from home. An offline classroom in Ratlam is coming soon.