Marketers can now take free AI courses this September
Cleveland, Sept. 1, 2026 — Starting this month, marketers can enhance their skills in artificial intelligence (AI) through the complete AI for Marketing Course Series, which SmarterX is making freely available throughout September. The initiative, part of SmarterX's broader The AI Literacy Project, aims to bridge the gap between AI understanding and practical application, ensuring that marketers are well-prepared for the evolving landscape of their profession.
The five-course, self-paced series, totaling 3.5 hours of focused learning, covers a wide range of topics essential for AI literacy. Participants will explore AI's impact on marketing, learn to identify and prioritize use cases, and gain practical skills in areas such as generative AI, prompting, custom AI assistants, multimodal tools, and deep research. Upon completion, learners can earn an AI for Marketing Professional Certificate.
"AI is advancing at a rapid pace, and it’s essential for every marketer to have a foundational understanding of these technologies," said Paul Roetzer, founder and CEO of SmarterX. "Marketing AI Month provides a practical path for marketers to gain the knowledge and skills needed to harness the power of AI effectively."
The courses are designed to move participants from basic understanding to practical application. By the end, attendees will have created a prioritized inventory of AI use cases and a 30-day action plan. Registration for the course series is open until September 30, and participants can access the materials through SmarterX's website.
Marketing AI Month will culminate on October 1 with a live Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) class. This exclusive session is open to registered learners and will feature insights from SmarterX team members Paul Roetzer, Mike Kaput, and Cathy McPhillips. Participants will have the opportunity to connect their newfound knowledge with practical applications in their own work.
Marketing AI Month is part of SmarterX's ongoing effort to make high-quality, practical AI education more accessible to a wider audience. The program is designed to be shared with colleagues, teams, clients, and professional communities, fostering a collective understanding of AI in the marketing world.
Marketers can enroll in the AI for Marketing Course Series by visiting smarterx.ai/marketing-ai-month-september-2026.
Through its portfolio of brands, including AI Academy, The Artificial Intelligence Show, and Marketing AI Institute, SmarterX continues to deliver practical education, original research, and strategic frameworks that help leaders and teams build AI literacy and advance the responsible adoption of AI in business.