FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything about certifications, membership, corporate training, payments, and our AI curriculum.

About WMU

What is Web Media University?+

WMU is an AI marketing academy offering certifications, live cohorts, on-demand courses, corporate training, and a premium membership.

Who teaches the programs?+

Programs are led by award-winning instructor Michelle Hummel, a 20-year marketing veteran and 2X Businessperson of the Year.

Where is WMU based?+

WMU is fully virtual, with students in 40+ countries. Corporate training is delivered onsite anywhere in North America.

How long has WMU been operating?+

Since 2012 — over a decade of continuously updated marketing training.

Certifications

Which certification should I start with?+

Most students start with the AI Marketing Certification or Social Media Certification. Book a free strategy call and we'll help you pick.

How long do certifications take?+

3–10 weeks depending on the program. Self-paced options let you finish faster.

Can I retake the certification exam?+

Yes. You get two attempts included, and can retake additional times for a small fee.

Do certifications expire?+

No — but we recommend refreshing every 12–18 months as AI and platform changes accelerate.

Membership

What does membership include?+

Full course library, 500+ prompt library, marketing templates, AI tools database, private community, monthly live sessions, and member pricing on certifications.

Can I cancel anytime?+

Yes. Cancel any time from your account — no phone calls, no forms.

Is there a team plan?+

Yes. Team plans start at 5 seats and include shared libraries, group cohorts, SSO, and invoicing.

Corporate Training

Do you train Fortune 500 teams?+

Yes. We've delivered custom workshops to teams at Petco, Motorola, Oracle, P&G, Closets by Design, and many more.

How is corporate training delivered?+

Onsite, virtual, or hybrid — most engagements are 1–5 days of live training plus follow-on coaching.

What's the minimum team size?+

5 for group workshops; smaller teams are welcome in cohort programs.

Can training be customized?+

Yes — every corporate engagement is custom-built around your brand, stack, and goals.

Payments & Policies

Do you offer payment plans?+

Yes. Most certifications support 3 or 6 monthly installments.

Do employers reimburse WMU?+

The vast majority of students are reimbursed. We provide invoices and W-9s on request.

What's your refund policy?+

14-day money-back guarantee on courses, cohorts, and memberships.

Are there discounts?+

Yes — members save 20% on all certifications, and teams of 3+ receive cohort discounts.

AI & Curriculum

How up-to-date is the AI content?+

Every AI course is reviewed quarterly. Prompt libraries and tool directories are updated monthly.

Do I need to know AI already?+

No. Our programs assume zero AI background — you'll leave with hands-on fluency.

Which AI tools do you cover?+

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Midjourney, plus marketing-specific tools for SEO, AEO, automation, and analytics.

Do you cover AEO (AI Engine Optimization)?+

Yes — WMU has one of the first accredited AEO certifications in the industry.

Still have questions?

Book a free 20-minute strategy call and we'll walk through your options.