Craft compelling narratives with our Storytelling Certification
Speak the language of your audience through impactful storytelling. Our Storytelling Certified: Masters course provides you with the tools you need to create a captivating brand narrative.
Course overview
In an inundated world with endless choices, how do you stand out? By telling product stories.
The revamped Storytelling Certified unveils the science behind effective storytelling product marketers use to capture attention. Updated with new materials, this certification ensures you learn the latest techniques.
Gain in-depth understanding of story structure, delivery, and purpose through 8 frameworks. Refreshed real-world case studies show how brands connect through storytelling.
Don't let stories go unheard - start building resonant narratives with Storytelling Certified.
Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into several modules, including:
Introduction to Storytelling: Gain a foundational understanding of storytelling principles and their importance in marketing.
Introduction to Storytelling: Gain a foundational understanding of storytelling principles and their importance in marketing.
Chapters
Storytelling certified intro
Meet your instructor
Case study - Duracell and Energizer
Why product marketing?
Why product marketing (Amsterdam Summit 2022)
Storytelling certified
Bonus: Inspire customers to become storytellers [GoDaddy]
Structure to the Story: Logic: Learn how to build a logical framework for your story that guides your audience seamlessly.
Structure to the Story: Logic: Learn how to build a logical framework for your story that guides your audience seamlessly.
Chapters
Structure introduction
Patterns in storytelling
The hero's journey
TedTalk: The hero's journey
Storytelling frameworks
The story wheel
Seven basic plots
Case Study - Babbel
Order-Chaos-Order
Case Study - B2B sales enablement
Bonus: B2B storytelling [OWOW]
Bonus: Logic in storytelling [Backbase]
Bonus: Logic demo [ARION]
Exam
Delivery of the Story: Emotion: Discover techniques to evoke emotions and create memorable experiences for your audience
Delivery of the Story: Emotion: Discover techniques to evoke emotions and create memorable experiences for your audience
Chapters
Delivery introduction
The science behind storytelling
Speaking and listening
Who is listening to the story
Case study - Oatly
Who is telling the story
Bonus: Emotion [Qonto]
Activity: Brand archetypes
Activity conclusion
Case study - ASICS
B2B delivery
Bonus: Emotion demo [ARION]
Exam
Purpose Behind the Story: Credibility: Understand the importance of credibility and how to establish trust through your narratives.
Purpose Behind the Story: Credibility: Understand the importance of credibility and how to establish trust through your narratives.
Chapters
Meaning introduction
Purpose
Case study: Patagonia
Authenticity
Bonus: Authenticity [Adidas]
Value
Product principles
Case study: Zoom
Bonus: Credibility demo [ARION]
Exam
The Story Engine: Dive into the mechanics of creating a consistent and compelling brand story.
The Story Engine: Dive into the mechanics of creating a consistent and compelling brand story.
Chapters
Storytelling summary
Engineer your story
AI powered storytelling
Exam
Story Distillation: Master the art of distilling complex ideas into clear and concise messages.
Story Distillation: Master the art of distilling complex ideas into clear and concise messages.
Chapters
Introduction to story distillation
Locate the moment
Visualize the story
Raise the stakes
Bonus: Using storytelling to break down B2B and B2C marketing [Juni]
Final conclusion
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Develop storiesCraft compelling narratives and build emotional and value-driven connections with your customers. |
Implement frameworksUtilize proven frameworks and templates to transform your team into dynamic storytellers.
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Optimize briefingsAccess tips and best practices to ace analyst briefings and inquiries. |
What's included
Content
4+ hours of course material that explores the science of storytelling. Learn how to develop narratives that resonate with your audience and elevate your brand through various real-world examples.
Templates
8+ tried and tested templates to guide your journey toward masterful brand storytelling.
Activities
6 worksheets and 5 interactive activities to help you put the theory into practice and solidify your learning.
Bonus
Bonus features from a range of sources, picked straight from the collection of the course’s instructor and CMO of ARION, Elliott Rayner.
Exams
35 exams to test your newfound knowledge and understanding.
Access
Enjoy lifetime access to all the storytelling course materials. Fit your learning around your schedule, and revisit the content any time you need a refresher.
Q&A
Gain new insights with the ability to ask text-based questions throughout the course, and have them answered by a PMM leader.
Certification
Earn a Storytelling Certified: Masters certificate upon passing all the exams.
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Get this certification plus 25 others with Pro+ membership
Looking for lifelong L&D support? Discover how our Pro+ memberships stack up against our individual courses to find the best value for your investment.
Pro+ Membership$167 /month (billed annually) Annual subscription with access to every course, a yearly Summit, workshops, templates, mentors, members-only events, and more.
✅25+ courses (incl. updates and future releases)
✅Complimentary access to 1x PMM Summit every year
✅Live workshops every month
✅Exclusive content
✅100+ templates and frameworks
✅500+ hours of OnDemand video content
✅PMM mentors
✅Members-only events and community
✅PMM learning paths and toolkits
✅Ungated access to industry reports | Individual certification$500 One off payment One-off payment and lifetime access to this accredited course.
✅Lifetime access to all course content
✅Access to all future course updates
✅Official certification if you pass the exams
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Course benefits
Utilize impactful product stories to drive customer engagement and set your brand apart.
Define your brand’s archetype to ensure your storytelling is always genuine and authentic.
Deepen your understanding of consumer personas to help create the right messaging.
Choose the way you want to learn
Our certifications can be taken in three different ways. Discover each of their unique benefits and learn in a way that suits you.
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Comprehensive curriculum 19+ hours of ondemand content, with fireside chats, templates & frameworks, coursework & exams. |
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Real-time interaction Interact with peers and the instructor live with real-time feedback. |
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Instructor-led Direct support to guide you through the curriculum from a PMM expert. |
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Networking opportunities Build your network with PMMs near you and bond over drinks. |
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FAQs
Who is the Storytelling Certified: Masters course for?
This storytelling course is for any PMM who wants to understand the science behind a story that sells. Whether you’re a newbie to product marketing or a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll be equipped with all the tools you need to create compelling and successful product narratives.
How does the Storytelling Certified: Masters course work?
The course is completely online and on-demand, which means you can take it at your own pace. You’ll work through the curriculum in chronological order, take part in activities, and complete mandatory exam questions at the end of each module. Upon passing the exams, you’ll receive your official Storytelling certificate!
How long will the Storytelling Certified course take to complete?
It takes just over 3 hours to complete the course content, activities, and exams. But there’s no need to rush, as the course is entirely self-paced.
How long will I have access to the course material?
Forever! A one-time payment grants you lifetime access to all the course content. Dive in and freshen up your knowledge any time you like.
How much does the Storytelling Certified: Masters course cost?
$500. With this investment, you'll have a blueprint for becoming a first-rate storyteller, essential for thriving in a long-term product marketing career. This includes 3+ hours of OnDemand course content, 8+ templates to put your theory into action, and coursework to consolidate your learning.
What happens if I don’t pass the course exams?
You'll have two attempts at each exam. If you fail the first attempt, we really recommend revisiting the materials to help you pass the second time around. If we can support you further, please reach out to us for more help.
Note: Contact support at support@pmmalliance.com for further help or to request that your exam be resent.
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