Stukent Industry-Vetted Certifications

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High School Certification

Higher Ed Certification

Stukent Certifications Are Easy to Implement in Your Class

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The digital certificate can be shared on resumes and social media platforms

The certification exams are approved by an advisory board of academic & industry professionals

Automated grading and certification management for instructors

Certification Exam Details

  • Certification exams are 80 questions long

  • Exams have a two-hour time limit

  • A score of 80% or higher is required to pass

  • Certificates expire after two years 

  • Instructors can allow students to retake the exam as soon as they’re ready

  •  Certificates auto-populate in student accounts when they pass

Meet our Advisory Board

The Stukent Advisory Board collaborated to vet and approve these certifications that prepare students for a career in marketing.

Karen Freberg

Associate Professor of Strategic Communication

Karen Freberg, Ph.D. is an associate professor in strategic communications at the University of Louisville, where she teaches, researches, and consults in social media strategy, public relations, and crisis communication. Karen has written several books, including “The Roadmap in Teaching Social Media,” “Digital Media Writing for Strategic Communication,” and “Social media for strategic communications: Creative strategies and research-based applications.” Karen has consulted, coordinated, and advised various companies in the areas of social media pedagogy and certification programs, such as Cannes Lions, Adobe, Facebook Blueprint, HubSpot, and more.

Deepak Aujla

Global Program manager

Deepak is a leader within the digital analytics field, owning several global programs to help all those interested in digital analytics to become educated and empowered to get the most from it. He’s frequently interacting with all types of users such as analysts, developers and senior level management.

Sam Hirbod

Principal SaaS Agency Coach

Sam coaches organizations on how to grow better by translating business cases into sustainable action plans. He’s an expert in inbound marketing, business strategy, and international account management, and has coached 1,000+ organizations within the public and private sector on business growth. Sam has received awards for top performance, presentation skills, professional personality, and customer experience.

Leo Morejon

Senior Manager of Social Media Marketing

Leo Morejon is a successful marketing leader known for distinctions such as a Guinness World Record for Most Facebook Likes and the Oreo Super Bowl Blackout Tweet, in addition to his role as a dedicated educator with Iowa State University and West Virginia University. Leo is known for pioneering real-time marketing, leading large teams, and hosting the popular business podcast “Build & Inspire.” Leo’s client portfolio includes brands, agencies, and companies such as Travelers Insurance, Mondelez (including Trident & Cadbury), Estee Lauder Companies (including MAC & Clinique), Sysomos, and Havas.

Alisa Agozzino

Associate Professor of Public Relations

Alisa Agozzino, Ph.D., APR, is an associate professor of public relations at Ohio Northern University. Dr. Aggie teaches a variety of classes including introduction to public relations, public relations writing, principles of social media, public relations research, and public relations campaigns. Her main research interest lies in social media tools within the public relations field. Her current research agenda examines how social media impacts different industries. From nonprofit to admissions offices and public relations professionals, Dr. Aggie is exploring how those using social media tools are doing so to effectively reach their target audiences in order to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships.

Bryant Hoopes

Principal Strategist & Analyst

Bryant Hoopes started his digital marketing career in 2003, helping businesses launch products online and build e-commerce presence. He has held positions as a principal analyst, marketing director, and Adobe North America consulting lead. He also authored and taught a digital marketing course for five years as a university adjunct faculty member, as well as teaching tactics of analytics, SEO, media, optimization, and content management. Currently, Bryant is a principal strategist and analyst with 33 Sticks. Bryant has extensive industry experience in retail, high tech, travel, healthcare, financial services, and media.