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There are 6 modules in this course
If you work in marketing, sales, or advertising, you already know that effective communication is a requirement. This can be even more difficult when expressing your ideas in a persuasive manner in English. In this course, you will learn to use English more efficiently while joining successful global professionals around the world. Develop your skills along with authentic characters that work in marketing and also work hard to improve their communication skills. Learn from your successes and failures, reflect on your own style, strengths, and improvement areas. After taking this course, you will be able to:
· Express your ideas through efficient emails, reports and persuasive presentations
· Learn words and phrases related to market research, branding, direct marketing, advertising costs, etc.
· Get instant feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from sales and marketing professionals from around the world
· Become part of a global community of business professionals who are developing their English communication skills
Where do you start with marketing a project or product? Why, with an effective brainstorming session, of course! This week you’ll learn the roles we play in groups, how to give opinions or disagree respectfully, and brainstorm phrases and techniques to make your product roll out a success. You’ll see examples of prepping before a brainstorming session as Jake approaches Bridget and even some what-not-to-do’s in this episode of The Challenge.
Have you ever been part of a survey? You’ll see an example as the BioDent marketing team asks people from the streets opinions about their product. Effective presentations and surveys first start with clear and easy to understand visuals. In this week’s lessons we’ll explore graphs, charts and questions to create strong surveys. We’ll learn the importance of interpreting these charts and graphs accurately before presenting them with confidence.
2.8 Checkpoint: Visual Communication - Charts•8 minutes
2.12 Checkpoint: Chart and Graph Interpretation•6 minutes
2.15 Checkpoint: Graph and Chart Presentation•12 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
2.18 Apply Your Knowledge Write a Survey Questionnaire (optional) •120 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
2.10 Let's Discuss: Welcome to the Age of Experience•10 minutes
2.16 Let's Discuss: Outside The Box Puzzle•10 minutes
Promotion
Module 3•5 hours to complete
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Good design is invisible. But, how do we make it so? This week’s lessons consist of graphic design, perception, concise language and how to make our marketing meaningful and memorable. Take time to notice the beginning stages of good design during a focus group as you enjoy The Challenge sketch.
By the end of this week you will be familiar with Dr. Robert Cialdini and his six principles of persuasion. How do you get your customers to say “yes” in an ethical and honest way? This and more will be answered as Jake meets with Sandy to discuss these principles.
4.14 Let's Discuss: How to Get People to do Stuff: Nouns or Verbs?•10 minutes
4.17 Let's Discuss: Scarcity - Cialdini in My Life•10 minutes
Pitch
Module 5•8 hours to complete
Module details
Why do we respond better to some sales pitches than others? Jake needs help with his presentation to senior management and goes to Catherine for advice. Week 5 is full of quick tips for formal presentations, pitches, impromptu speeches, sales scripts and consultative sales presentations that will give your confidence a boost and your words more energy and excitement.
5.27 Apply Your Knowledge Give us Your Elevator Pitch (optional)•60 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 30 minutes
5.9 Compete with Competitors not Customers•10 minutes
5.12 Let's Discuss: Interpreting Your Body Language•10 minutes
5.13 Let's Discuss: Body Language Analysis, Pursuit of Happyness Interview•10 minutes
Review
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this week, we'll review and practice key concepts and language from the course. Watch the videos, check your knowledge and understanding and analyze techniques you best loved about this Marketing and Sales class.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
6.2 Week 6 Review•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
6.4 References•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 50 minutes
6.3 FINAL TEST•50 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
6.1 Free Content Brings Me To You (optional)•60 minutes
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Reviewed on Nov 30, 2020
Very beneficial course. I learned to look other perspective of some topics which will help to increase and organize my sales
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it was a helpful course thank you for offering this chance for us online so anyone can get it no matter where they are !
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This course is helpful enough to gather all information in the heal. Of course you need to study additional resources for the best practice. Thanks to all speakers. You are doing a great job!
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