Course Description

Certified Brand Manager (Internationally Aligned) is a focused, practical program designed to prepare marketing professionals, product managers, and brand strategists to manage, grow, and measure brands according to globally recognized standards. The program is aligned with AMA’s Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) in Branding and CIM Brand Management best practices, covering brand strategy, positioning, communication, digital branding, and brand performance measurement. Participants completing the program will receive a certificate of completion aligned with international brand management standards, preparing them for recognized global certification pathways.

Course Objectives

 Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Apply internationally recognized brand management frameworks (AMA PCM / CIM) to real-world brands.
  • Develop and implement brand strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform brand positioning.
  • Manage brand portfolios and architecture for consistency and impact.
  • Design and execute integrated brand communication strategies.
  • Implement digital and social media branding strategies.
  • Measure brand performance using KPIs, brand equity metrics, and ROI analysis.
  • Build and sustain brand reputation, loyalty, and customer engagement.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for brand managers, marketing managers, product managers, marketing executives, and professionals responsible for managing or growing brands in a competitive market.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Fundamentals of Brand Management

  • Brand management principles according to AMA / CIM standards
  • Brand equity, value proposition, and positioning
  • Customer insights, segmentation, and targeting
  • Competitor analysis and benchmarking
  • Brand architecture and portfolio management
  • Workshop Activity: Conduct a brand audit and create a positioning map aligned with global frameworks

Day 2: Brand Strategy & Communication

  • Developing international-standard brand strategies
  • Messaging, storytelling, and brand voice
  • Multi-channel communication and integrated campaigns
  • Digital branding and social media strategies
  • Brand activation and engagement best practices
  • Workshop Activity: Develop a brand strategy and campaign plan using AMA/CIM-aligned templates

Day 3: Brand Performance & Capstone

  • Measuring brand performance with international KPIs (awareness, equity, loyalty, ROI)
  • Customer experience and touchpoint optimization
  • Crisis management and brand reputation protection
  • Innovation and creativity in brand strategy

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.