Essential Marketing Frameworks

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Essential Marketing Frameworks

Instructor: University of Washington Team

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

32 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Foundational marketing terms and concepts
Key marketing frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, 4Ps, 5Cs)
Insights into consumer behavior and their impact on marketing strategies

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course will give you an introduction to key marketing concepts and basic skills. You’ll learn how tools such as marketing frameworks can help you analyze the market and achieve business goals. As you dive into the psychology of marketing, you’ll learn how to understand consumer behavior, size up the competition, and engage customers through effective marketing channels. This course will provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to explore more specialized marketing topics.

In this module, we'll dive into some foundational concepts and terminology of marketing. You will learn why marketing is essential for businesses and explore various marketing roles and careers. Through engaging with key marketing terms and analyzing real-world case studies, you will gain a solid understanding of how marketing strategies are developed and implemented. This module will set the stage for your journey into the world of marketing, providing you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in more specialized topics.

What's included

3 videos6 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts2 plugins

3 videos Total 12 minutes

The Impact of Marketing 4 minutes
The Funnel and Other Key Marketing Terms 5 minutes
Digital & Traditional Marketing 3 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Lesson 1.1 Slides 10 minutes
Common Careers in Marketing 10 minutes
Lesson 1.2 Slides 10 minutes
Lesson 1.3 Slides 10 minutes
The Economist Case Study 10 minutes
Case Studies Every Marketer Should See 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Roles in Marketing 30 minutes
Analysis of The Economist Case Study 30 minutes
Analyze 3 Case Studies 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 25 minutes

Where would we be without marketing? 10 minutes
Digital & Traditional Marketing in Action 15 minutes

2 plugins Total 30 minutes

Matching Activity - Key Marketing Terms & Concepts 15 minutes
Matching Activity - Types of Marketing 15 minutes

This module focuses on a crucial aspect of marketing: understanding and analyzing markets. In this module, you will be introduced to key marketing frameworks that will help you comprehend a business's market and identify opportunities. You'll learn about several marketing frameworks, including: 4Ps, 5Cs, 7Ps, Porter's Five Forces, and more. At the end of this module, you'll develop a basic marketing plan using one of the frameworks.

What's included

1 video3 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 plugin

1 video Total 8 minutes

Understanding Market Dynamics 8 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Lesson 2.1 Slides 10 minutes
Lesson 2.2 Slides 10 minutes
7Ps, STP, & Porter's Five Forces 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Quiz: 7Ps, STP, & Porter's Five Forces 30 minutes
Scenario-Based Activity: Applying the RACE Framework 30 minutes
Basic Marketing Frameworks 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Peer Review of SWOT Analysis 60 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

YouTube video: RACE Marketing Framework 15 minutes

Welcome to Module 3 of Essential Marketing Frameworks! This module focuses on the fascinating field of marketing psychology and how it can be used to engage with your audience effectively. You'll learn about key consumer behavior concepts, the ethical importance of audience consideration, and how to analyze market research findings to make informed marketing decisions. At the end of this module, you'll create a basic research marketing proposal that incorporates key concepts from the lesson.

What's included

4 videos5 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

4 videos Total 20 minutes

Consumer Behavior in B2B vs. B2C 3 minutes
Targeting & Marketing Segmentation 7 minutes
Segmentation to Campaign Execution 5 minutes
Ethical Segmentation for Effective Campaigns 5 minutes

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Lesson 3.1 Slides 10 minutes
Marketing Psychology 10 minutes
Lesson 3.2 Slides 10 minutes
Lesson 3.3 Slides 10 minutes
The Market Research Process 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 210 minutes

Quiz: Basics of Marketing Psychology 30 minutes
Reflection on the Neuroscience of Branding 30 minutes
Identifying Bias & Behaviors in Marketing 30 minutes
Market Segmentation Case Study 30 minutes
Quiz: Market Research Basics 30 minutes
Market Research Proposal 30 minutes
Practicing Targeting & Marketing Segmentation 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Creating a Marketing Plan for a Niche Segment 10 minutes

2 plugins Total 30 minutes

YouTube Video: How Apple and Nike Have Branded Your Brain 15 minutes
YouTube Video: Two Cents Episode on Market Research 15 minutes

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