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Year programme: Marketing & Digital Business

Twelve months of learning marketing by doing: campaigns for real businesses, content creation, advertising and an internship. Then you are ready for work.

Duration12 months
Schedule3 dagen per week, 09:00 – 14:00
Start11 January 2027
PriceXCG 250 per month

70% practice, 30% theory

Learn the theory you need and apply it to a real project that same week. Here is what a typical week looks like.

70%practiceClient projects, content, campaigns, internship
30%theoryClasses and workshops
Practice, 10.5 hoursTheory, 4.5 hoursFree: work, a part-time job or your own project

What you do each quarter

Marketing fundamentals

Marketing fundamentals

  • Marketing strategy and target audiences
  • Consumer psychology in Curaçao
  • Branding and positioning
  • Practice: a marketing plan for a real client
Content creation

Content creation

  • Photography and video using phones and cameras
  • Copywriting for social media
  • Graphic design in Canva
  • Practice: a content calendar and campaign
Digital ads & data

Digital ads & data

  • Facebook and Instagram advertising
  • Google Ads and SEO
  • Email marketing and remarketing
  • Practice: running and measuring a campaign
Internship & portfolio

Internship & portfolio

  • Internship at a business in Curaçao
  • Portfolio and LinkedIn profile
  • Job application training
  • Final presentation to employers

Who is the year programme for?

Gap year

You have finished school and want to discover what suits you. After a year, you will have work experience and a portfolio.

Job seeker

You want to learn skills that businesses need, with an internship that could lead to a job.

Career change

You are already working and want to move into marketing or communication.

Entrepreneur

You want to promote your own business without hiring an agency.

Fees

Pay monthly or pay in full with a discount. Your employer can also pay for your programme.

Monthly tuition: XCG 250

Registration fee: XCG 150

First payment: XCG 400

Register

What you gain after one year

Creative College certificateA portfolio of real campaignsBusiness internship experienceGuidance towards employment or your own business

Questions about the year programme

Do I need a diploma?

No previous qualifications are required. At the introductory meeting, we discuss your motivation and interest in media, design or marketing.

Can I work alongside the programme?

Yes. Classes take place three days a week until 14:00. Other days and afternoons are free for work or a part-time job.

Do I need a laptop or camera?

A laptop is useful. If you do not have one, you can use Creative College’s equipment during classes.

How does the internship work?

In the fourth quarter, you complete an internship at a business in Curaçao. We help you find a placement that suits you.

Can I continue studying afterwards?

Yes. Your portfolio and certificate can help you continue your education, find a job or start your own business.