About this Course

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This course is a partnership between the leading content marketing authority, Copyblogger, and UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education. In this course, you will learn the core strategies content marketers use to acquire and retain customers profitably. Specifically, you will learn how to develop, organize and implement a content marketing strategy, analyze and measure the effectiveness of content marketing, write compelling copy, use a strategic framework when writing, and build your professional brand and authority through content marketing. You will also learn how to put the ideas presented to you into action and build your own personal brand through content marketing.

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 21 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

Management
Content Marketing
Copywriting
Writing

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Sonia Simone

Chief Content Officer

Rainmaker Digital, LLC

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

The Content Marketing Ecosystem

In this module, you will be introduced to the content marketing ecosystem. You will be able to define what content marketing is and explain why it is important in today's market. You will discover the purpose of what content should be able to do and what makes content effective. You will discover the importance of how your own professional brand can play in the importance of your company's content marketing strategy and you will build your own professional brand. You will build a personal website to help build your brand and in the final lesson, you will be able to discuss the editorial process for content and describe the benefits and importance of having a content calendar.

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 32 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

The Strategy of Content Marketing Introduction3m

Module Introduction1m

What Should Content Do?6m

Overview of the Structure for Effective Content4m

Building Your Professional Brand4m

Tips for Building Your Professional Brand5m

I Have My Site, Now What?4m

Interview with Stefanie Flaxman - Editor-in-Chief1m

Interview with Stefanie Flaxman - Content Calendar38s

3 readings

*IMPORTANT: A Note from UC Davis10m

How to Find Podcast Interviews1m

The 5 P Approach to Copy that Crushes It35m

1 practice exercise

The Content Marketing Ecosystem30m

Week

2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

The Strategic Context (The 7A Framework)

After reviewing this module you will be able to explain and apply the 7A Framework to your own content. You will be able to think strategically by creating context which leads to creating content that actually works. You will be able to practice and discuss why being agile an essential part of the framework. You will discuss the idea of being authentic as a professional and within your own organization. You will be able to capture your audience's attention with effective headlines. You will be able to apply the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 formula to prompt your audience to take action. You will examine how to prioritize acceleration and present yourself as a likable authority to your network. You will discuss the critical relationship between authority and audience and be able to write with authority and confidence.

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 69 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

The Strategic Context (7A Framework)1m

Overview of the 7A Framework11m

The First 2 A's of the Framework: Agility & Authenticity1m

Stealing Headlines for Attention8m

Capturing Audience Attention10m

Actions Steps 1, 2, 38m

Call-to-Action & Risk Reversal11m

Expanding Your Network10m

Your "About" Page4m

The Last 2 A's of the Framework: Authority & Audience1m

5 readings

How to Find Podcast Interviews1m

The Business Case for Agile Content Marketing30m

A Content Marketing Strategy That Works30m

Content Marketing (How to Build an Audience that Builds Your Business)35m

7A Framework35m

1 practice exercise

The Strategic Context (7A Framework)30m

Week

3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Mapping the Journey: Crafting a Content Marketing Strategy

In this module, you craft a content marketing strategy by first examining the journey of your buyer or audience. You will be able to create your audience/buyer persona and describe the importance of always thinking about their journey. You will be able to develop empathy and experience maps and examine their purposes in a content marketing strategy. You will explore and be able to apply two essential elements for creating irresistible content.

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 14 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

The Strategic Types of Content

In this module, you will explore the various types of strategic content that go into an effective content marketing program. You will be able to identify and define the four types of strategic content: attraction content, affinity content, action content, and authority content. You will be able to use the strategies given to write the various types of content and be able to combine all four elements to write one effective content piece.

6 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 6 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

The Strategic Types of Content1m

Attraction Content36s

Affinity Content1m

Action Content58s

Making Action Content Actionable1m

Authority Content49s

6 readings

How to Find Podcast Interviews1m

How to Create Content That Converts30m

How to Write Magnetic Headlines45m

Keyword Research (A Real World Guide)30m

How to Create Compelling Content40m

Email Marketing (How to Push Send and Grow Your Business)50m

1 practice exercise

The Strategic Types of Content30m

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