Thank you for your interest in becoming an instructor for the Social Media Marketing Institute (SMMI). SMMI helps professionals and companies engage in social media and foster communication through open, honest, and consistent interactions between individuals and organizations. SMMI is the sole provider of the Certified Social Media Marketer (CSM) designation for professionals interested in community building online, both as a business tool as well as a means of enhancing relationships and engaging current and potential clients.

The Social Media Marketing Institute sets standards for responsible, professional, and ethical use of web technologies by members. SMMI is dedicated to the development of best practices for individuals and organizations for use in their personal and business communications.

The Institute is recognized as a user of cutting edge technology and purveyor of expertise in the areas of ethics and risk management as applied to social media marketing.  The Institute has created a curriculum designed to impart knowledge pertaining to social media marketing.

To become a “Qualified Instructor” for the Certified Social Media Marketer course, you must meet the following requirements:

•    Complete the Qualified Instructor Application
•    Complete the two-day Certified Social Media Marketer course, pass an exam and earn the Certified Social Media Marketer designation
•    Sign the Qualified Instructor Agreement
•    Teach the course with and to the satisfaction of an approved and qualified SMMI instructor

Last updated on September 3, 2009 by SMMI