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There are 3 modules in this course
In today’s data-driven world, businesses have unparalleled access to customer information, enabling them to develop strategies that foster loyalty, enhance retention, and boost profitability. This course examines how firms leverage customer data to establish lifetime connections, maximize customer equity, and optimize their marketing investments. Through a deep dive into customer lifetime value (CLV), customer equity, and customer relationship concepts, you will gain insights into the metrics and models that drive effective decision-making.
In the first module, we will introduce the course objectives and explain how mastering these concepts can shape your approach to marketing. You'll have the opportunity to meet your instructor, connect with your peers, and become familiar with the Coursera platform and its support resources. Additionally, we will explore the concept of customer relationship management, delve into customer value, and examine the idea of “Customer Lifetime Value (CLV),” which encompasses both current and future customer profitability.
Managing Customer Relationships in the Digital Environment•7 minutes
CRM Philosophy•7 minutes
Economics of CRM•10 minutes
Customer Value Equation•6 minutes
Customer Lifetime Social Value•6 minutes
From Customer Value to Shareholder Value•7 minutes
Applying the CLV to Spotify•6 minutes
14 readings•Total 44 minutes
Welcome to the Customer Value, Acquisition, and Retention Course!•3 minutes
Getting Help•3 minutes
Introduction to Customer Value, Firm Value, and Valuing Marketing Investment•3 minutes
Introduction to Managing Customer Relationships•2 minutes
Introduction to CRM Philosophy•2 minutes
Introduction to Economics of CRM•1 minute
Introduction to Customer Value Equation•1 minute
Introduction to Customer Lifetime Social Value•2 minutes
Introduction to From Customer Value to Shareholder Value•1 minute
Introduction to Applying the CLV to Spotify•1 minute
The Return on Marketing•5 minutes
Scenario: Customer Hold Time•7 minutes
Customer Value Lifetime Score•8 minutes
Faculty Strategies•5 minutes
9 assignments•Total 31 minutes
Managing Customer Relation: Practice and Apply•2 minutes
Apply Your Learning: Scenarios•11 minutes
Check Your Learning•3 minutes
CRM Philosophy•3 minutes
Economics of CRM•2 minutes
Customer Value Equation•2 minutes
Customer Lifetime Social Value•3 minutes
From Customer Value to Shareholder Value•3 minutes
Applying the CLV to Spotify•2 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 30 minutes
Meet Your Learning Group•10 minutes
Smith Technology B2C Market Discussion•10 minutes
CLV Discussion•10 minutes
Models for Acquisition and Retention
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, we will introduce models for acquiring customers in the digital environment, as well as models for customer churn, highlighting how they inform strategies for retaining customers.
The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni. The university’s faculty includes two Nobel laureates, 10 Pulitzer Prize winners, 69 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. Located just outside Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland is committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus, and discovers and shares new knowledge every day through research and programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.
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Is financial aid available?
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