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Inbound Marketing Certification

4.6(10,000) on HubSpot Academy·400K enrolled
Beginner 5 hours English Course CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
HubSpot Academy's free Inbound Marketing certification, covering the inbound methodology — attracting, engaging and delighting customers through content, SEO and lead nurturing. It is short, practical and free, and the badge is well recognised in marketing circles.

Good for: Marketers who want a free, recognised grounding in inbound marketing.

Less suitable if: You want deep, specialist marketing training, or you already know inbound well.

Skills you'll gain

Inbound marketingContent marketingSEOLead nurturingBuyer journeyMarketing funnels

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are new to inbound marketing
You want a free recognised badge
You work in or towards marketing

Consider something else if you…

You want deep specialist training
You already know inbound
You want a paid academic qualification

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: About 5 hours, then a short exam.

About this course

HubSpot's free Inbound Marketing Certification covers the complete inbound methodology: attracting strangers with content and SEO, converting visitors with landing pages and CTAs, engaging leads with email and automation, and delighting customers to turn them into promoters.

What you'll learn

Apply the inbound methodology to attract, engage, and delight customers
Create a content strategy aligned with buyer personas and the buyer's journey
Optimize landing pages and calls-to-action for conversion
Build lead nurturing workflows using email automation
Measure and report on inbound marketing performance metrics

This course includes

5h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Completely free from HubSpot Academy — course and certification. There are no fees.

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Is the certificate recognised?

The HubSpot certification is free and industry-recognised, valid for two years, with a badge for your LinkedIn profile. A solid, free marketing credential.

Instructor

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Instructor
HubSpot Academy instructor

Developed by HubSpot Academy, HubSpot's education arm that has trained millions of marketers on inbound methodology and HubSpot platform skills.

About this provider

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HubSpot Academy
HubSpot's free online training and certifications covering inbound marketing, content, email, SEO, sales, and CRM — industry-recognized marketing credentials.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, completely — both the course and the certification exam are free.
You take short video and text lessons, then pass an exam to earn the certificate and badge.
Two years, after which you retake the exam to stay certified.
Yes. It is free, industry-recognised, and the badge is a credible addition to a marketing CV or LinkedIn profile.
Yes, a digital badge you can display on LinkedIn and your CV.
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