Content Development and Marketing Program Updates March 2025

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re doing well! As part of our ongoing efforts to keep academy programs aligned with the needs of our trainees, we periodically review and update our coursework.

The CDM team has recently made adjustments to streamline the requirements for CDM trainees, making the process of graduating easier. These updates include the removal, merging, and minor additions to the coursework.

A special thank you to @Soulfullyabutterfly for her extensive support in finalizing and executing updates to the program, and to @Clarisse29 for her insights in helping finalize the CDM updates. 

Here’s what’s changed:

• The program now has a default duration of 12 weeks. You can request an extension if need be towards the end of the program. 
• The number of coursework posts has been reduced from 13 to 10.
• Coursework that no longer serves its purpose has been removed. 
• Minor changes to coursework activities to meet the current content learning needs. 
• Merging of posts that have relevant content
• The Coursework Participation Report and Coursework Completion Quiz have been removed.
• The Weekly Progress Report Thread has been removed.
• The Q&A Practicum Option is being replaced by a new Building a Growth Path module.
• New Honors Options!

These changes aim to simplify the process, focusing only on what’s necessary for trainees to meet program goals.

Who do these changes apply to?

These updates apply to both existing trainees and new trainees who join after this update.

What does this mean for existing trainees?

• Existing trainees will receive a personalized message outlining their pending requirements and how to transition to the updated system. As this requires individual checks, please expect the message by Tuesday (March 11, 2025).
• The old requirement list has been edited to indicate that it is outdated and no longer to be followed. 
• You’ll still receive credit for any work you’ve already completed.
• The new system reduces the overall workload, meaning you’ll need fewer submissions to graduate!
• We hope these updates will make your learning journey smoother and more efficient.

You can view the updated requirements list to graduate from the content development and marketing program here. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

🔦 Interested in joining the CDM program? You can find more information and apply here

🔦 Interested in becoming a part of our mentor team and supporting trainees in this updated system? Apply here!