Ethical Digital Institute

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Certified Ethical Digital Marketer (CEDM)
$995.00
One time

Trend with Trust Elevate your career, avoid risk, and inspire trust with an international award-winning communications professional.

✓ 4+ hours of video content
✓ Join Ethical Digital Membership Community
✓ Downloads and Supplemental Material

What You’ll Learn

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    Certification

    Strengthen your reputation with certification that elevates your career.

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    Protect Brand

    Protect your brand from misinformation and digital risks

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    AI Ethics

    Gain confidence in using AI responsibly for marketing success

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    Build Trust

    Build trust with audiences through ethical, inclusive marketing

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    Focus

    Improve focus and productivity in a world full of digital distractions

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    Communicate clearly

    Communicate clearly and inclusively to reach wider audiences

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Available Courses
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Mental Wellness for Digital Marketers

Experts recommend spending just 2 hours a day on social media. What do you do if you’re a digital professional and you spend WAYYYYY more time online? Learn research-based mental health and productivity tips for yourself, your teams and your online audiences.

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Increasing Productivity in the Age of Distraction

Dive into the latest research on how social media affects our productivity and well-being. You will learn the potential pitfalls of social media use, including procrastination and disrupted sleep, and discover strategies for managing your social media use to enhance productivity.

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The Problem with Misinformation

It’s becoming harder to distinguish between true and false information online. As communications professionals, we are responsible for ensuring we are fact-checking and not sharing misinformation. Learn how to identify misinformation, practical tips for finding accurate content, and strategies for responding to incorrect posts.

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Language Matters: Using the Right Terms

Did you know that 48% of the population reads below a high school level? Are you creating content to reach almost half of the population? Have you ever acidentally used an offensive term? Learn how to avoid these pitfalls

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How to make your Website and Social Media Accessible for People with Disabilities

Short Description: Are you missing out on potential clients because your website is not accessible? Are you in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding website accessibility for people with disabilities?

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AI Ethics for Marketing Professionals

What are the important pieces that digital marketers need to know about their AI usage? How can digital marketers use AI and ensure they are sticking to corporate values.

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Your Instructor

With over a decade as a digital marketer and communications strategist, Katrina German has helped more than 100 clients navigate the complexities of the online world. As a three-time tech founder and the CEO of Ethical Digital, she has taught tens of thousands of professionals how to thrive in marketing while staying true to ethics, inclusion, and trust.

Known for her engaging facilitation style and 5-star speaking ratings, Katrina has built a career on translating complex digital challenges into clear, actionable strategies. Her upcoming book with Forbes Books explores how organizations can rebuild trust in digital spaces—a theme that runs through all her work.

From tackling misinformation to guiding organizations through ethical AI adoption, Katrina’s expertise has influenced government, industry, and community leaders across North America. Now, through the Certified Ethical Digital Marketer (CEDM) program, she brings together her experience in marketing, ethics, and human-centered digital strategy to help communications professionals elevate their careers, protect their brands, and lead with confidence in the digital age.

What’s inside

Module 1

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Module 2

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Module 3

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.