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Certificate: Digital Transformation Course

This course takes you through every step you need to undertake, understand, design, and implement change for an ambitious future focussed company that can dominate for years to come

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Tom Goodwin

Tom Goodwin is a leading voice in the global marketing landscape, earning the prestigious title of top voice on LinkedIn for four consecutive years. As the co-founder of All We Have Is Now, a dynamic business transformation agency, he has attracted an impressive clientele including GSK, Bayer, Huawei, eBay, and Alibaba.

Tom's expertise lies in advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation strategies across various sectors. His insights and guidance are highly sought after by organisations navigating the ever-changing digital landscape.  In addition to his business strategy accomplishments, Tom is a celebrated author. His book, 'Digital Darwinism', has received best-seller status, providing insights into the fast-paced world of digital business. He has also been widely recognised for his expertise, with over 600 published articles in esteemed titles such as Digiday, Adweek, The Guardian, Wired, GQ, and more.

Learn from the man himself in his Certificate: Digital Transformation Essentials course. 

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