This course builds on the theory and foundations of marketing analytics and focuses on practical application by demystifying the use of data in marketing and helping you realize the power of visualizing data with artful use of numbers found in the digital space.
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Digital Marketing SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Skills you will gain
Data AnalysisData Visualization (DataViz)Marketing AnalyticsMarketing Performance Measurement And Management
Learner Career Outcomes
35%
started a new career after completing these courses
38%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
14%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 3 of 7 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.
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This course is part of the 100% online Master of Business Administration (iMBA) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
If you are admitted to the full program, your courses count towards your degree learning.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
6 hours to complete
Course Overview and Marketing Analytics Process
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation also helps you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Lesson 1 will lay out the Marketing Analysis Process (MAP), a step-by-step procedure for conducting thorough and insightful digital data analyses. Each step of MAP will be introduced with key activities.
6 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 28 min), 9 readings, 4 quizzes
5 videos
About Prof Kevin Hartman3m
Lesson 1: Following the MAP, Part 17m
Lesson 1: Following the MAP, Part 27m
Interview with Steve Moffat "on the role of CMO and the importance of objective setting"1m
9 readings
Syllabus10m
About the Discussion Forums10m
About the Rubric for Peer Assessment10m
Glossary10m
Brand Descriptions10m
Getting to Know Your Classmates10m
Module 1 Overview10m
Module 1 Readings10m
About Steve Moffat10m
3 practice exercises
Orientation Quiz30m
Lesson 1 Practice Quiz30m
Module 1 Quiz30m
3 hours to complete
Data Collection
In this module, you will learn the steps of the Marketing Analytics Process, unstructured data, three primary methods for collecting web-based data and tools analysis can use to collect, store, and analyze data. As a result of these activities, you will learn extensively about planning for and collecting data for your analysis projects.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 34 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Lesson 2: Preparing for the Analysis Journey, Part 26m
Interview with Pradeep Kumar "on data sources used in marketing analytics"4m
Lesson 3: Data Collection Part I: Unstructured Data7m
Comments by Prof Rhiannon Clifton1m
2 readings
Module 2 Overview10m
Module 2 Readings10m
3 practice exercises
Lesson 2 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 3 Practice Quiz30m
Module 2 Quiz30m
4 hours to complete
Data Analysis
In this module, you will learn about data collection, data review, data biases, and data management tools. As a result of this module’s activities, you will have an in-depth understanding of structured data and know how to ensure your data is error-free and ready for analysis.
4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 25 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
4 videos
Lesson 5: Data Management in Practice, Part 18m
Lesson 5: Data Management in Practice, Part 23m
Interview with John Kenny "on the need for diverse data and points of view"1m
3 readings
Module 3 Overview10m
Module 3 Readings10m
About John Kenny10m
3 practice exercises
Lesson 4 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 5 Practice Quiz30m
Module 3 Quiz30m
4 hours to complete
Data Visualization
In this module, you will learn how to coax insights from data that can be used to direct marketing decisions and the effective communication of data insights to stakeholders. As a result of this module’s activities, you will gain hands-on experience in data analysis and learn to make more memorable presentations and data visualizations.
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 39 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
6 videos
Lesson 6: Insights from Digital Data Pt.26m
Lesson 7: Pictures You See with Your Brain and Feel with Your Heart, Part 18m
Lesson 7: Pictures You See with Your Brain and Feel with Your Heart, Part 27m
Interview with John Kenny "on the importance of dataviz"2m
Interview with Steve Moffat on "digital marketing in 5 years"3m
2 readings
Module 4 Overview10m
Module 4 Readings10m
3 practice exercises
Lesson 6 Practice Quiz30m
Lesson 7 Practice Quiz30m
Module 4 Quiz30m
About the Digital Marketing Specialization
Master strategic marketing concepts and tools to address brand communication in a digital world.
This Specialization explores several aspects of the new digital marketing environment, including topics such as digital marketing analytics, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and 3D Printing. When you complete the Digital Marketing Specialization you will have a richer understanding of the foundations of the new digital marketing landscape and acquire a new set of stories, concepts, and tools to help you digitally create, distribute, promote and price products and services.
In 2016, this was one of the top 10 specializations in terms of enrollments. INC Magazine rated the first course, Marketing in a Digital World, as one of The 10 Hottest Online Classes for Professionals in 2015. In addition, this course was also ranked in the top five courses across multiple MOOC providers. Finally, the Digital Marketing Certificate was the top coveted certificate on Coursera in 2015. Get more updates on the specialization at http://digitalmarketingprofs.com/
This Specialization is part of the University of Illinois Masters of Business Administration degree program, the iMBA. Learn more about the admission into the program here.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, 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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project. Learn more.
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