Kepler Academy is a free online digital marketing training program founded by Kepler in 2020. The advertising industry has historically been highly homogeneous and prone to underrepresentation from a variety of genders, races, and nationalities. Kepler Academy aims to increase diversity in digital advertising by giving people from all backgrounds and lived experiences the skills required to find positions in digital marketing.
The program's management, curriculum design, training, and mentoring are all conducted and administered by Kepler staff. Based on the curriculum offered to Kepler's own staff, the program provides practical training with collaboration from industry partners and clients. With no barriers to participation, the program is open to all, including recent college graduates, career switchers, adult learners, and an array of others who are committed to finding roles in marketing.
Within six months post-graduation, 85% of graduates are employed, with 78% of these working at Kepler and other major firms in the industry. The number of graduates per cohort has been rising steadily, with the total number of graduates set to exceed 300 by the end of 2023.
The goal for the future is to continue growing the student base, maintain strong relationships with graduates, and create a path toward fiscal sponsorship that would allow for outside investment to be possible.
Representative Kepler Academy participants
Micah (Cohort 3)
"Kepler Academy gave us all the tools we needed to succeed."
Olga (Cohort 5)
"Kepler Academy is definitely a 12 out of 10 program... I've learned a lot of skills and tools in the digital marketing field."
Sara (Cohort 4)
"I learned how to create a paid search campaign. I highly recommend Kepler Academy."
Raymond (Cohort 5)
"Thank you for being a part of my long journey to overcome underemployment."