Difference between Paid and Free Online Digital Marketing Courses

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Disclaimer: This blog highlights some of the important differences between paid and unpaid digital marketing courses or says paid or free Online marketing courses. In no way, this blog advocates one type of courses over other. You must choose the kind, of course, you should take depending on what kind, of course, is suitable for you on the basis of the description given below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Introduction” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2399ccff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]I know it is a difficult time for you. The difficult time in terms of understanding the right kind of course that you are supposed to take. There are different types of courses depending on the different kind of requirements that you have. Some are broad digital marketing course, while some are specific courses on any area of digital marketing.

However, all the courses can be classified into two broad categories namely: paid courses and free online marketing courses.

Paid courses are the one which asks you to pay for them while free digital marketing courses are the ones which don’t ask for any commercial payment or money.

This blog will help you in terms of finding out which kind, of course, will suit your requirements.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Paid Courses” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2399cc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Paid courses have many benefits and drawbacks. However below we have highlighted some of the features of Paid courses which will help you identify the difference between paid and free course.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Paid Courses requires investments” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Yes, as the course is paid so it will require some fees depend on the institute and the course you choose.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9495″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1515577988188{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]

Paid Online Courses

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Paid courses give benefits” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Like some of the benefits of paid course are

a) Lifetime accessibility to your login

b) Some special access to course material especially to paid students.

c) Access to Test Papers

d) Lifetime access to updated content[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9442″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Effort Required ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Less effort is required as compared to free digital marketing courses. As sessions are taken by experts so you can trust on their knowledge and study material.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Time Taken to understand” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Every task takes time same as Paid course also but yes joining paid course will same time as you as compare to free online marketing courses because the experts will provide proper links and material where you have to read it properly and deeply at least you will not waste time on reading random links on blocks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Qualities of Course” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As the sessions are taken by experts so the quality of course material is anyways better than free digital marketing courses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Industry Recognition” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Many of the institutes are affiliated with government bodies so the course and certificate provided is recognized by the industry. At the time of Digital Marketing job interview, the candidate having Digital Marketing certificate gets the priority.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Exclusive research-based Internship” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Many Digital Marketing institutes provide internship also.  After successfully completing the digital marketing course some of the institutes have the procedure of internship.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Placement support” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Some of the institutes help in getting placement after completing successful Digital marketing course form their institute. Might they charge for it or depend on the package you are choosing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Good Learning Hours” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As they are charging you will get good learning hours in paid digital marketing course as compare to free digital marketing course.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Proper assignments based on Practical knowledge” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Proper assignments are given after completing particular module or at the end of course. The Assignments are based on the practical knowledge not on the theory which can be copy-pasted from the internet and submitted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9423″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Duration of course” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Paid course incurred some cost so the duration, of course, is minimum 2 months rest depends on choose of course and time are taken by the institute to complete it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Deep study material” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As the course is paid and duration is minimum 2 months so deep knowledge is provided on every topic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Courses are divided into different modules” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Paid courses are generally formed in a proper format. Chapters and topics are divided into different modules to avoid confusion among topics. To make it more easy to understand some exercises are given.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Proper Exams are conducted” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Some good and famous institutes keep criteria of successfully completing the course by taking an exam and certificate is only provided by qualifying the exam.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Sessions conducted by Digital Marketing Experts ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As it is paid course the sessions are taken by well qualified and expert in digital marketing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Proper study materials” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]They provide proper study material with free pdf, eBooks, tools, videos, and webinars.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Doubt solving sessions” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Proper doubt solving sessions are conducted after completion of every module or certain date is fixed for doubt solving depends on the institute.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Provide practical implications of tools used in Digital Marketing” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]In paid Digital marketing provide practical knowledge of tools used.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Increase your confidence on knowledge” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Paid courses are provided by experts so you can trust the material which ultimately gives you confidence[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Possibility of Conclusion” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The paid course has set time duration to finish so it is easy to finish the course in given span of time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”9/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Free Courses” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2399cc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Free courses are not bad in terms of the many benefits they provide. From zero investment to shorter completion dates. However before you finalize the type of course, please check the below to identify if free course suits your requirements.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Zero investment cost” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As the course of free digital marketing courses, there is no cost incurred.

It is completely free.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/12″][vc_single_image image=”9491″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://digiquads.com/new/growth-pixel-academys-free-digital-marketing-course/”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1515578586431{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]

Free Online Courses

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Self Study ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Many of us are comfortable studying alone in the quiet and since everyone has a different approach to study and self-study is one of them. The free course is helpful for those are self-motivated and can learn from their own.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”No doubt clearing sessions” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Generally, the free course doesn’t provide any doubt clearing session. They just provide the links or the material to read.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Ways of teaching” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Free Digital marketing course generally provides links to topics or videos or presentation and that too with very limited information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”No extra benefits were given” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]In free online digital marketing course generally, they give extra benefits like free eBooks, free access to a seminar, free access to join any test series or new update in a market. The candidate has very limited access as compared to paid one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Limited access to logins etc” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Free Course providers’ gives very limited access to course materials.They just have access to introduction section of any topic and rest deep knowledge is not allowed.  For that ultimately you have to join the paid course.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Only Overview of topics” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]As the duration, of course, is very short so they just give the overview of topics they don’t provide deep knowledge of topics with practical knowledge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Very limited learning hours ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffcc00″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Free online courses are of short duration courses and they just provide the overview of topics so the learning hours are very much limited.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_layout=”grid” options_bg=”default” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” mute=”muted” gmap_lat=”” gmap_long=”” gmap_marker=”” section_id=”” css=”.vc_custom_1493968482886{margin-top: 20px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #78c9eb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #78c9eb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #78c9eb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #78c9eb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column ps_animation=”noAnimation” ps_animation_delay=”” align_text=”text-left” inner_columns=”” css=”.vc_custom_1489489075999{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7190″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1515393040391{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]It is difficult to choose free course over a paid course or vice versa. As it clearly depends on the kind of requirements and goal every individual has.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1515393061190{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]However, to help you out I must say that if you are only looking to learn digital marketing and are a self-learner, then a free digital marketing course is good for you.

And if you are looking to pursue digital marketing professionally then is suggest go for a paid course as the industry by and large demands for it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]