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In diesem Kurs gibt es 7 Module
Get ready to demonstrate your digital marketing and growth hacking skills in this hands-on, real-world style capstone project. In this capstone, you’ll apply your skills to design and execute a complete digital marketing campaign for a hypothetical brand—combining strategy, creativity, and analytics.
You’ll start by crafting a campaign strategy and defining your target audience, then create an SEO-driven content plan, paid advertising assets, and a social media calendar. You’ll also build a conversion-optimized product page and personalized email sequence. To boost performance, you’ll analyze data from SEO, social media, and digital advertising to drive growth and ROI.
Throughout the project, you’ll work with platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn and tools such as Shopify, Canva, and Zoho Campaigns. In parallel, you’ll use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance assets and improve efficiency.
To wrap up, you’ll design a final presentation that demonstrates your analytical and presentation skills. The course also provides career guidance, from building your digital portfolio to resume, LinkedIn, and interview tips, plus insights on freelancing success.
If you’re an aspiring marketing professional looking to build a standout portfolio that demonstrates your job-ready skills, enroll today!
Campaign strategy and audience targeting set the foundation for your digital marketing campaign. In this module, you will kickstart your capstone project by selecting a hypothetical product or service and clearly defining its business goals. You will then craft SMART marketing objectives aligned with those goals, identify the most effective digital channels to reach your audience, and build detailed customer personas using both demographic and psychographic insights.
By the end of this module, you will have a strategic campaign brief that guides the development of all other components. This foundational work ensures your entire campaign is goal-driven, audience-centered, and aligned with real-world marketing practices.
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3 Videos1 Lektüre3 Aufgaben6 Plug-ins
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 14 Minuten
Course Introduction•3 Minuten
Recap: SMART Marketing Goals •5 Minuten
Recap: Audience Segmentation•6 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Course Overview•5 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 62 Minuten
Checklist: Setting Campaign Goals and Objectives•16 Minuten
Checklist: Defining Target Audience and Channels•16 Minuten
Graded Quiz: Campaign Strategy and Audience Targeting •30 Minuten
6 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 69 Minuten
Reading: Project Overview•5 Minuten
Module 1 Overview: Campaign Strategy and Audience Targeting•4 Minuten
Reading: Campaign Strategy and Related Template•5 Minuten
Lab: Define Business Goals and Write SMART Objectives•25 Minuten
Reading: Choosing Channels Based on Campaign Objectives•10 Minuten
Lab: Define Target Audience and Channel Justification•20 Minuten
SEO and Content Marketing Plan
Modul 2•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, you will learn to design an SEO-driven content marketing plan that supports your overall campaign strategy. Building on foundational SEO principles, you will conduct targeted keyword research aligned with the hypothetical brand’s goals, develop optimized page titles and meta descriptions, and outline a blog post to drive organic traffic. Additionally, you will create a seven-day content calendar to plan and structure high-impact posts across relevant platforms. This module emphasizes strategic thinking, audience alignment, and measurable outcomes, preparing learners to implement SEO best practices that enhance visibility, engagement, and long-term content value. By the end of the module, you will have a complete, ready-to-deploy content plan.
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2 Videos3 Aufgaben5 Plug-ins
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Recap: SEO Basics and Tools •5 Minuten
Recap: Writing Content for SEO•6 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Checklist: SEO Research and Planning•14 Minuten
Checklist: Content Calendar and Blog Outline•16 Minuten
Graded Quiz: SEO and Content Marketing Plan•30 Minuten
5 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 69 Minuten
Module 2 Overview: SEO and Content Marketing•4 Minuten
Reading: Guide to Using Keyword Research Tools•5 Minuten
Lab: Perform Keyword Research and Write Meta Titles•20 Minuten
Reading: Content Calendar Template•10 Minuten
Lab: Plan a Content Calendar and Write a Blog •30 Minuten
Digital Advertising
Modul 3•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module focuses on planning a paid ad campaign. You will plan and design a targeted paid advertising campaign aligned with your capstone project’s overall strategy. Using insights from the campaign brief, you will write compelling ad copy for platforms like Google and Meta, define audience segments, and outline creative concepts for visual assets. Additionally, you will estimate advertising budgets, select appropriate bidding strategies, and forecast key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
This module emphasizes real-world marketing decision-making, helping you bridge the gap between strategy and execution. By the end of it, you will be able to articulate and present a complete paid media plan confidently.
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2 Videos3 Aufgaben5 Plug-ins
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 9 Minuten
Recap: SEM and Meta Ads•4 Minuten
Recap: Targeting Audiences in Paid Ads•6 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 58 Minuten
Checklist: Campaign Setup and Ad Creation•12 Minuten
Checklist: Targeting and Budgeting•16 Minuten
Graded Quiz: Digital Advertising•30 Minuten
5 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 52 Minuten
Module 3 Overview: Digital Advertising•4 Minuten
Reading: Sample Ad Briefs and Templates•5 Minuten
Lab: Create Ad Copies for Google and Facebook•3 Minuten
Reading: Budget Planning and KPI Forecasting•10 Minuten
Lab: Create an Ad Targeting Plan and Estimate Budget•30 Minuten
Social Media Content Plan
Modul 4•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module. you will learn to design a strategic, seven-day organic social media content plan tailored to their hypothetical brand. You will also learn about platform selection, content alignment with campaign goals, and practical application of growth hacking techniques to boost engagement. This module also explores best practices for visual storytelling, hashtag usage, and writing compelling post captions.
Through hands-on labs, you will develop and refine social media posts using tools like Canva. The final deliverable is a complete social media calendar featuring platform-specific content designed to resonate with target audiences and drive brand awareness and engagement.
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2 Videos3 Aufgaben5 Plug-ins
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 11 Minuten
Recap: Social Media Strategy •5 Minuten
Recap: Visual Design and Caption Tips•5 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 64 Minuten
Checklist: Platform Selection and Content Planning•18 Minuten
Checklist: Post Creation and Optimization•16 Minuten
Graded Quiz: Social Media Content Plan •30 Minuten
5 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 53 Minuten
Module 4 Overview: Social Media Content Plan•4 Minuten
Reading: Social Media Calendar Guide•5 Minuten
Lab: Select Platform and Draft Post Ideas •25 Minuten
Reading: Post Template Library•4 Minuten
Lab: Create Sample Posts•15 Minuten
E-Commerce and Email Marketing
Modul 5•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module focuses on developing an optimized product page and an email marketing sequence. You will apply key principles of conversion-focused design and personalized communication to drive customer engagement and sales. Additionally, this module guides you through the process of creating a visually appealing and search-optimized product page and designing an effective email marketing campaign tailored to segmented audiences.
Through hands-on labs, you will build a mock product listing with compelling copy, visuals, and pricing, and develop a two-part email series that nurtures customer relationships. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to drive traffic and engagement through integrated e-commerce and email strategies.
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2 Videos3 Aufgaben5 Plug-ins
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 11 Minuten
Recap: Optimizing Product Listings•7 Minuten
Recap: Writing Engaging Email Copy•5 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 64 Minuten
Checklist: Product Page Design •18 Minuten
Checklist: Email Campaign•16 Minuten
Graded Quiz: E-Commerce and Email Marketing•30 Minuten
5 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 74 Minuten
Module 5 Overview: E-Commerce and Email Marketing•4 Minuten
Reading: Product Page Template •5 Minuten
Lab: Create a Mock Product Page •30 Minuten
Reading: Email Sequence Ideas•5 Minuten
Lab: Write Welcome and Promotion Emails •30 Minuten
Data Analysis for Growth
Modul 6•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, you will learn how to optimize data for higher growth and ROI. The module discusses the role that data plays in building transformative growth through better analysis and insights. In this module, you will analyze data pertaining to SEO, social media, and digital advertising.
Through hands-on activities, you will practice analyzing data across various digital functions. This module empowers you to evaluate data and generate insights and optimization techniques that will drive growth.
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3 Videos4 Aufgaben7 Plug-ins
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Recap: SEO Optimization Techniques•6 Minuten
Recap: Campaign Optimization•7 Minuten
Recap: Social Media Optimization•6 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 90 Minuten
Checklist: SEO Optimization•20 Minuten
Checklist: Campaign Optimization•20 Minuten
Checklist: Social Media Optimization•20 Minuten
Graded Quiz: Data Analysis for Growth•30 Minuten
7 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 117 Minuten
Module 6 Overview: Data Analysis for Growth•4 Minuten
Reading: SEO Optimization Best Practices •5 Minuten
Lab: Optimize SEO Data and Provide Recommendations•35 Minuten
Reading: Campaign Optimization Best Practices •8 Minuten
Lab: Optimize Campaign Data and Provide Recommendations •15 Minuten
Reading: Best Practices for Social Media Optimization•5 Minuten
Lab: Optimize Social Data and Provide Recommendations•45 Minuten
Final Project, Course Wrap-Up and Job Tips
Modul 7•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this final module, you will work on combining and presenting your project work into a compelling presentation that demonstrates your analytical and presentation skills. You’ll learn to structure and design effective presentations, applying best practices for clarity, engagement, and professionalism. Along with the presentation, you’ll submit the deliverables created across previous modules for evaluation. The module also sums up the course learning and highlights key takeaways and next steps.
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This course is designed for anyone looking to put their digital marketing knowledge into practice and build a job-ready portfolio. It is suitable for:
Marketing professionals looking to upskill, refresh their knowledge, or demonstrate proficiency with modern tools and AI integration
Aspiring digital marketers seeking hands-on experience to stand out in job applications
Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to create and manage effective digital campaigns for their own brands
Career changers transitioning into the marketing field and needing practical experience
Freelancers and consultants aiming to showcase their expertise to clients or expand their service offerings
What are the benefits of completing this capstone project?
Completing this capstone project gives you a hands-on opportunity to apply what you've learned in the IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking in a practical, real-world context. In this project, you’ll develop a full digital marketing campaign for a hypothetical brand, including assets like a campaign brief, SEO plan, ad copy, social media calendar, email sequence, product page, and performance analysis report.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.