Description
Certification Name: Certified Influencer Marketing Specialist
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/JPM/CIMS/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Influencer Marketing Specialist course is designed to train learners in planning, executing, and optimizing influencer-driven campaigns across digital platforms to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and increase conversions. The course covers influencer identification and vetting, campaign goal-setting, collaboration strategies, content co-creation, contract and compliance management, performance measurement, and ROI analysis.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Influencer Marketing: Definition and scope of influencer marketing in the digital ecosystem, History and evolution of influencer marketing, Key influencer categories: mega, macro, micro, nano, and niche experts, Platforms for influencer campaigns: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Blogs, Benefits and challenges of influencer marketing for brands and agencies, Differences between influencer marketing and other digital marketing channels.
Module 2: Influencer Discovery and Campaign Planning: Setting campaign goals: brand awareness, lead generation, conversions, Tools and methods to find and evaluate influencers (audience fit, engagement rate, content quality), Campaign planning: timeline, content strategy, influencer briefing, and deliverables, Creating target audience personas and matching with influencer communities, Budgeting and pricing models for influencer compensation, Competitive benchmarking and case study analysis.
Module 3: Outreach, Negotiation, and Relationship Management: Crafting professional outreach messages and partnership pitches, Structuring influencer agreements: deliverables, timelines, payment, exclusivity, and disclosure, Building trust-based relationships with creators and content teams, Managing product gifting, affiliate partnerships, and long-term brand ambassadorships, Communication tools and collaboration workflows for campaign execution, Influencer CRM and database management.
Module 4: Content Creation and Brand Integration: Aligning influencer content with brand values and campaign tone, Co-creating content for various formats: stories, reels, videos, blog posts, livestreams, Ensuring brand guidelines, hashtags, call-to-actions, and tagging protocols, Legal and ethical compliance: FTC guidelines, ASCI disclosure, platform rules, Content approval, version control, and creative feedback process, Repurposing influencer content for owned, earned, and paid media.
Module 5: Monitoring, Analytics, and Performance Evaluation: Key metrics to track: impressions, reach, likes, comments, shares, saves, clicks, conversions, Tools for performance tracking: Google Analytics, UTM links, influencer platforms (HypeAuditor, Upfluence), Measuring campaign ROI and calculating influencer cost-effectiveness, Identifying top-performing influencers and scalable content types, Preparing reports, dashboards, and post-campaign performance summaries.
Module 6: Trends, Strategy, and Career Advancement: Current and emerging trends: AI influencers, virtual creators, B2B influencer strategies, Influencer marketing in niches: fashion, tech, beauty, gaming, education, Career paths in influencer marketing: strategist, campaign manager, talent agent, content manager, Building a portfolio with mock campaigns, outreach templates, and reports, Legal and data privacy considerations in influencer campaigns, Staying updated with global trends, influencer tools, and algorithm changes.
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
Benefits of Certification:
🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.
📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.
💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.
🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.
🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.
⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.
