Climb Hire offers free, comprehensive digital marketing training for San Francisco residents

Remote training for SF residents
Our four-month digital marketing program is available to Bay Area residents of San Francisco, Marin, Santa Clara, Alameda, Sonoma, Contra Costa, Napa, San Mateo, and Solano. Attend live, online classes led by experienced instructors who provide real-time feedback and personalized guidance.
Completely free for all students
You won't pay a single dollar when you enroll at Climb Hire. Thanks to our funding from government grants and philanthropic organizations, we cover all costs—including the cost of three certifications.
Help finding a job
You’ll get the help you need for your job hunt. Dedicated support includes personalized career coaching, help tailoring your resume and cover letter, and interview practice sessions. Over 80% of Climb Hire alumni land jobs within 12 months of graduating from the program.

Our Paid Search Marketing program

Climb Hire’s Paid Search Marketing course is perfect for beginners and fully prepares you for entry-level roles in marketing. Learn from industry experts in live remote classes, so you can get immediate feedback and deepen your understanding.

  • Manage Google and Meta ad campaigns from scratch
  • Earn Google Ads Search, Meta Digital Marketing Associate, and HubSpot Inbound Marketing certification
  • Build strategies that connect with your audience and win leads
  • Measure, interpret, and optimize campaign results
  • Get hands-on experience managing real campaigns
Our program is designed to fit into your busy life, with about 9 hours of live instruction and 11 hours of independent work each week. This part-time structure means you can continue working or handling family responsibilities while preparing for your new digital marketing career.

Comprehensive career support

Alongside training in technical digital marketing skills, you’ll also get dedicated support to help you find a job:  

  • A personal Career Success Coach for six months after graduation.
  • Sessions to refine your resume, LinkedIn profile, and elevator pitch.
  • Practice interviews tailored to digital marketing positions.
  • Soft skills training in professional communication—key for landing a job.
  • Access to our Climber Community platform for exclusive job opportunities, application tools, and alumni connections.
  • A year of LinkedIn Premium to enhance your job search.
  • Extensive industry connections and networking opportunities. 
Our hands-on career support has led our alumni to secure roles at companies like Google, Galileo, and IBM, often with starting salaries of $50k or more.

Other support we offer

We’ve created additional support systems that address the real-world challenges of our learners. That way, everyday obstacles won’t derail your education journey. For example, our SNAP benefits partnership means you won’t have to worry about food insecurity while studying. 

And looking ahead, we’re building programs to assist with things like childcare costs and provide internet access—because we realize your success depends on more than just what happens in the classroom.

Prerequisites

To qualify for our Paid Search Marketing training program, you must:

  • Be a resident of California or Colorado
  • Fall between the ages of 24-40
  • Have authorization to work in the US
  • Make $30k or less per year 
  • Commit to the program schedule for the full four months

Our San Francisco address

2261 Market Street STE 10955
San Francisco, CA 94114
Additional digital marketing courses in San Francisco
If Climb Hire isn't the right fit for you, here are some other digital marketing training programs for San Francisco residents.
University of San Francisco (USF)
USF's Digital Marketing Program blends omni-channel marketing, social media strategy, analytics, and customer-centric approaches. Available online or in-person ($4,995), graduates receive a certificate from USF's School of Management. Classes are taught by industry professionals.
UC Berkeley Extension
Berkeley Extension offers a Certificate Program in Marketing that covers marketing analytics, content creation, search engine optimization (SEO), and more. With 3 core courses and 2 electives, it costs about $4,700. Offered through online learning or in person, it can be completed in around three years.
City College of San Francisco (CCSF)
CCSF offers an 18-credit Marketing Certificate and a 24-credit Associate’s Degree in Marketing, including courses in advertising and marketing technology. Programs combine classroom instruction with practical experiences like part-time employment and internships. Tuition is free for eligible San Francisco residents. Others pay standard rates.
Cal State East Bay
Through Cal State East Bay, earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing and Analytics focusing on marketing strategy and analytics. Classes are taught live online over Zoom on weekends, and the program can be completed in four weekends. Pricing for the certificate is $2k.
Merritt College
Merritt College’s Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement costs $690 and includes 15 units of coursework. You'll learn marketing concepts and use hands-on digital marketing tools like Google Analytics. The program focuses on practical skills to help you get job-ready. Available as an online course or at the Oakland campus.
Independent training centers and online programs
General Assembly (GA)
For $4,500, GA's Digital Marketing Short Course covers campaign execution, digital marketing strategies, and analytics. You can choose between a 10-week part-time evening format or a one-week accelerated full-time course, with all digital marketing classes available online.
Brain Station
Brain Station offers a Digital Marketer Certification program for $3,750, taught by instructors from leading tech companies. The curriculum covers things like brand positioning, SEO, and PPC, with 400 hours of study. Choose between full-time or part-time study. After completion, you'll receive six months of career support.
American Graphics Institute (AGI)
AGI's remote Digital Marketing Certificate course costs $5,700 and teaches modern digital design tools through 133 hours of instruction. The program concludes with a capstone project, portfolio creation, and career counseling.
Boot Camp Digital
This four-day in-person Digital Marketing Workshop costs $2,997 and takes place at the Embarcadero Center in San Francisco’s Financial District. It covers fundamentals like SEO, email marketing, and social media marketing. You'll receive an accredited certification upon completion.
Noble Desktop
Noble Desktop offers a Digital Marketing Certificate for $3,995, which includes 120 hours of instructor-led, project-based training. You'll learn digital marketing skills to manage paid and organic marketing channels, including email campaigns and content marketing. Available online in San Francisco or in-person in NYC, with one-on-one mentoring.