Digital Marketing Institute expands exam programme globally with Pearson VUE partnership


LONDON, UK, Nov. 28, 2014 – The Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) has signed a new agreement with Pearson VUE, the global computer-based testing leader, launching a series of global certification exams to increase the accessibility of DMI certification exams for its growing global student population.

The new partnership means candidates can book tests at any of over 5,000 test centres in 180 countries around the world. The test centres offer a consistent, distraction-free and highly secure testing environment with trained invigilators watching over candidates, and the results can be made available instantly to candidates.

In addition to the Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, other exams available include DMI’s specialist diplomas across search, mobile, social media and strategy & planning.

With the roll-out of its specialist diplomas catering for students seeking training in specific areas, the DMI has significantly expanded the number of courses available to its education partners around the world. As a result its international licence business is now a major growth sector, with new partners spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Student numbers and revenue for its online business have more than doubled in a year.

Matthew Poyiadgi, Vice President EMEA at Pearson VUE, said: “We are delighted that this new partnership with the Digital Marketing Institute will allow a vast increase in the availability of these exams, thanks to our extensive test centre network, offering more marketing professionals than ever around the world the opportunity to gain career-boosting credentials.”

Ian Dodson, founder and director of the DMI, said: “This year we’ve reached a series of significant milestones leading us to record our best year yet in terms of partner numbers, students and revenue. While the domestic market still presents some great opportunities for us, international business has been a key driver to growth. The partnership with Pearson VUE as well as this year’s licence partner wins will expand our reach to all corners of the globe, with many more in the pipeline. It’s a really exciting time for the business and the great team of people helping to drive it.”

About the Digital Marketing Institute
Founded in Dublin, Ireland in 2008, the Digital Marketing Institute is the global certification standard in digital marketing education, producing more graduates trained to a single digital marketing standard than any other certification body. The organisation works with global digital industry leaders to define the skills and qualifications required in this rapidly growing industry, which it teaches via its accredited Professional, Postgraduate and Masters Education programmes. Courses are lectured full time, part time and online in over 50 countries by the Digital Marketing Institute and its network of licensed education partners.


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