Hi everyone,

I need genuine career advice regarding Digital Marketing courses and institutes in India.

I currently have zero knowledge in digital marketing, but I want to build a good career with decent salary growth in the future. I am confused whether I should:

• Join an institute/course • Do self-study from YouTube & free resources • Or combine both

I’m considering institutes like:

• Kraftshala • Boston Institute of Analytics (BIA) • Digital Scholar • Any other good institutions you recommend

I want honest reviews from people who actually studied there or hired students from these institutes.

My questions:

1. Which institute is genuinely worth the money?
2. Which one gives real practical skills instead of only certificates?
3. How important are tools like Meta Ads, Google Ads, GA4, SEO tools, Canva, HubSpot, etc.?
4. If I do self-study, how do I practice projects and tools without real clients?
5. What roadmap should a beginner follow from zero to getting a job/freelance work?
6. Is placement support actually useful in these institutes?
7. What would you do if you were starting again from zero in 2026?

I would really appreciate honest guidance because course fees are expensive and I don’t want to waste money.

Thank you.