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How to Earn, Purchase + Download Your AMA Associate in Marketing Management Certificate

Nov 5, 2026

The AMA Associate in Marketing Management certificate validates the marketing skills DECA students possess, signaling to colleges and employers that they’re prepared for what’s next.

DECA News

Get Ready to Access Your Free Adobe Express for Education Account

Nov 4, 2026

As part of DECA’s partnership with Adobe, all advisors and members can access Adobe Express for Education for free. Find out how to access your account and get started with your content creation today!

Career Insights

Watch Now: Exploring Careers in Wealth Management with Merrill

Nov 3, 2026

Merrill professionals share their career journeys, insights into the field and the skills that support success in wealth management.

Career Insights

Mark Your Calendars for the Executive Officer Hospitality Career Exploration Webinar

Nov 2, 2026

On Tuesday, November 10, your DECA Executive Officer team is bringing you behind the scenes of the hospitality industry with leaders from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and more!

Spotlights

Behind the Leadership: Ruby Han's Journey as a California DECA State Officer

Nov 2, 2026

From late nights preparing for competition to designing graphics that connect thousands of DECA members, Ruby Han’s journey reflects how one student’s passion for DECA can grow into a commitment to serving an entire state.

Case Study of the Week

The Economics of Meal Planning

Nov 2, 2026

You are to assume the roles of the financial analyst at FRESHPACK INC., a company that sells food products. The owner of the company plans to launch a seven-meal weekly bundle and asked your team to explain how various economic concepts can affect pricing decisions.

Conferences

Louisville Unlocked: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip Guide 

Nov 1, 2026

DECA members, it is almost time to POWER UP! From November 20–22, 2026, members from across the country will take over Louisville, KY, for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.

Partners

Six Steps to Get Started with AP® Business with Personal Finance

Nov 1, 2026

AP® Business with Personal Finance reinforces the performance indicators and business and marketing decision-making skills central to DECA competitive events, chapter leadership, and competition preparation.

Leadership

5 Ways to Show Your Advisor How Much They Mean to You

Nov 1, 2026

Our advisors are the superheroes who often don’t get enough credit. They plan all of the conferences, donate their time to see you succeed, and, most importantly, see the potential in you that you haven't seen in yourself yet.

Compete

Prepared Event Presentation Strategies from Four Glass Winners

Nov 1, 2026

This article shares actionable insights on presenting your prepared event from four glass winners featured on the ICDC Insider: Prepared Event Panel, including how they contribute to the new rubric.

Compete

Tips + Tricks for 1st Year Competitors

Oct 30, 2026

It’s that time of year! Chapters are gearing up for district competition, and stepping in as a first-year competitor can feel intimidating. Here are some tips to help you calm your nerves before the big day.

Career Insights

The NBA’s $76 Billion Bet on Free TV

Oct 28, 2026

With the month of October and fall weather in full swing, it can only mean one thing: Basketball. Is. Back. See why the NBA provides a perfect case study into channel strategy

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 18, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC members!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 17, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!

Compete

4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge

Mar 1, 2016

The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.

Compete

Tips for Taking DECA Exams

Jan 25, 2016

Doing well on the exam not only means you could make it on stage at your association conference, but you could also move on to the International Career Development Conference! Follow these three steps to do your best!

Compete

5 Tips for Taking On the DECA Competition

May 6, 2015

Hear how one member took advantage of their ICDC experience to gather competition tips from other international competitors.

Compete

Competition Tips from ICDC Qualifiers

Apr 7, 2015

Ever wondered how students who compete at ICDC do so well and make it to the international conference? We took to the halls of ICDC to find out! Here are some inside tips from competitors on how to best prepare for competition and make it to ICDC!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2014-2015

Mar 23, 2015

Congratulations to this year's Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients.

Compete

3 Things to Think About When Prepping for Competition

Dec 3, 2012

The unique ideas and presentations that each student brings to the competition keep me coming back to judge. Judges take great pride in witnessing the time and dedication DECA members invest in bettering themselves outside the classroom.

Compete

6 Steps to Team Competition Excellence

Feb 11, 2011

As we gear up for another year of DECA competitions some, teams are coming together for the first time while others are trying to work the kinks out from last year. When you’re competing as a team at DECA there are some key steps you’ll want to take to reach excellence.