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Test Your Skills with the Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge
Do you have what it takes to be a successful social media marketing professional? The Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge is your chance to compete using a social media marketing simulation to earn up to $1,500 in cash prizes.

Demonstrate Your Knowledge with the Unreal Campaign Challenge
The Amazon and INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge provides the opportunity for students to speak directly to their peers about the dangers of counterfeit products.

Standout Creatively in Prepared Events
Top-tier DECA competitors know to hit all the competition event indicators, but it’s those little touches that elevate a well-prepared presentation to a DECA glass-winning presentation. Color, typography, layout and that perfect personal touch are your secret weapons.

Get Ready for Round Two of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge
The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Participate in the Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge
The DECA/Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge will test your skills at creating and delivering a digital presentation.

SBE Chapter Certification Submission Site Is Open
The SBE chapter certification submission site is now open for chapters to submit their projects. Check out this article for key reminders as you prepare to submit your project.

Prepare for Role-plays at Association-level Competition
Need help showing your students why DECA is the best at preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management? Use this chronological guide to get started and develop role-play champions!

Register Now for Round One of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge
You won't want to miss the 21st annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members. Participate and you could earn a trip to ICDC and a share of over $20,000 in scholarship money.

2022-2023 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced
Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.

Put Leadership into Action with the Lead4Change DECA Challenge
Demonstrate your leadership skills by being involved with your community and submitting a community service project. Work in teams and do a project as you go through the lessons.

Produce the Next Big Cause Marketing Campaign with the NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge
Demonstrate your creativity by producing the next big cause marketing idea for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF).

Become an Advocate with the MDA Disability Is Diversity Challenge
Create a focused Disability Is Diversity presentation that highlights the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.

Standout Creatively in Prepared Events
Top-tier DECA competitors know to hit all the competition event indicators, but it’s those little touches that elevate a well-prepared presentation to a DECA glass-winning presentation. Color, typography, layout and that perfect personal touch are your secret weapons.

Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the second session of the DECA Stock Market Game which kicks off on February 6, 2023.

Win Up to $500 in the Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation
Are you ready to test your business and marketing skills? You can do just that and earn up to $500 in the upcoming Collegiate DECA Virtual Case Simulation Competition brought to you by long-time DECA partner, Knowledge Matters.

Compete in Session One of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game
Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the first round of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) which kicks off on September 12, 2022.

Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Transcripts
If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and transcripts, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.

Collegiate DECA Competitive Event Draft Topics Announced for 2022-2023
Get a head start on the 2022-2023 competition season with Collegiate DECA's competitive event draft topics for the Business Research and Emerging Technology Marketing Strategies events.

3 Tips to Conquer Competitive Event Exam Anxiety
Do you get nervous before taking an exam? With these three easy methods, you will be able to overcome your test anxiety and stroll into your classroom or competitive event feeling confident that you will ace that test!

How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro
Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Case Studies
Are you looking for ways to maximize this year’s competition season? Follow these five tips to learn how you can make this year’s competition your best one yet!

3 Steps to Win DECA Glass in Your Prepared Event
Wining DECA Glass is every competitor’s goal. Here’s how to achieve your goal in a prepared event.

5 Ways to Improve Your Prepared Event
Written events can be difficult to master. What does a winning project look like? What kind of before-hand preparation is required?

How to Best Prepare for Your Next Role-play
With competition season fast approaching, the number one thing on many competitors’ minds is the thought of how they can crush their role-play in front of their judges. Unfortunately, there is no magical hack to make your presentations better but these tips should definitely help!