Recently, I had the opportunity to host a webinar at CDA Academy on Career Opportunities in AI & Digital Marketing. It was an engaging session filled with questions from young aspirants, freshers, career shifters, and college students. One question kept popping up in the chat box again and again:
“Sir, is a degree required to build a career in digital marketing?”
I smiled every time I saw that. Because I know where it comes from. It’s the confusion between cracking a job vs. building a career. And it’s very important to understand the difference.
As someone who has met thousands of learners over the last few years, people from different walks of life, I’ve seen something beautiful. Growth doesn’t always come from a degree. It comes from the right skill set, the right mindset, and a strong belief in your craft.
Let me break it down from a mentor’s point of view