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There are 4 modules in this course
In the Digital Marketing Capstone, you will synthesize what you have learned from previous courses to develop a comprehensive digital marketing strategy tailored to real-world business objectives. Over two intensive weeks, students will create, analyze, and refine a data-driven marketing plan that targets a specific audience and is optimized across multiple digital channels. The course emphasizes advanced digital marketing analytics to uncover actionable insights, guiding strategies toward measurable success. Participants will design integrated online advertising campaigns, spanning social media, search, and display channels, and develop customer acquisition and retention tactics aimed at maximizing customer lifetime value. By the end of the course, students will produce a peer-reviewed, professional-quality digital marketing strategy, demonstrating their ability to make data-driven decisions, engage the right audiences, and deliver impactful marketing results. This capstone serves as the final step in the Digital Marketing Specialization, allowing students to showcase their skills and prepare for success in the digital marketing industry.
In the first module, you will be introduced to the Digital Marketing Capstone and its objectives. We will briefly review the key concepts covered throughout the Digital Marketing Specialization before transitioning to hands-on projects. These projects are designed to help you create integrated campaigns, optimize customer acquisition and retention strategies, and develop a professional-quality digital marketing plan that demonstrates your expertise across various channels.
What's included
18 readings1 assignment
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18 readings•Total 48 minutes
Welcome to the Digital Marketing Capstone•5 minutes
Getting Help•1 minute
Digital Marketing Strategy•2 minutes
Multi-sided Platforms and Social Media•3 minutes
Outbound Marketing•2 minutes
Multi-Channel & Attribution•3 minutes
SEO, Paid Search & Web Analytics•2 minutes
Online Testing and Recommendation Systems•2 minutes
Machine Learning•2 minutes
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence•2 minutes
Online Advertising•2 minutes
Big Data and Social Media•2 minutes
Customer Value, Firm Value, and Valuing Marketing Investment•3 minutes
Models for Acquisition and Retention•2 minutes
Selecting the Right Customer, B2B and B2C•3 minutes
Channel Decisions•2 minutes
AI Impact on Digital Marketing •5 minutes
AI and Social Engagement •5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Check Your Learning•10 minutes
Advanced Digital Marketing Analysis and Strategy
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you will advance your digital marketing expertise by analyzing complex data and strategies to uncover actionable insights. You’ll evaluate campaign performance metrics, critique the digital marketing approaches of leading industry players, and apply these learnings to develop innovative strategies for competitive advantage. By combining analytical rigor with strategic creativity, this module will prepare you to tackle real-world challenges and refine your approach to customer engagement and conversions across digital channels.
What's included
2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Introduction to Module 2: Advanced Digital Marketing Analysis and Strategy•3 minutes
Introduction to Analyzing Competitor Digital Marketing Strategies•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 7 minutes
Apply Your Learning•7 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 20 minutes
Analyzing Competitor Digital Marketing Strategies•20 minutes
Crafting a Comprehensive Digital Marketing Plan
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module focuses on creating a comprehensive digital marketing plan that synthesizes learned concepts into actionable strategies. Learners will craft a professional draft, develop customer acquisition and retention proposals, and refine their work through self-assessment and peer feedback.
What's included
3 readings2 discussion prompts
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3 readings•Total 49 minutes
Introduction to Crafting a Comprehensive Digital Marketing Plan•4 minutes
Intructions: Digital Marketing Plan Draft•30 minutes
Self-Assessment Criteria•15 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 35 minutes
Self-Assessment Reflection•5 minutes
Customer Acquisition and Retention Strategy Proposal•30 minutes
Final Capstone Project
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to the culminating module of your Digital Marketing Capstone Course, where you will bring together all the knowledge and skills you’ve developed throughout the specialization. This final module focuses on synthesizing strategic insights, designing actionable marketing frameworks, and demonstrating your ability to create a comprehensive, realistic, and impactful digital marketing plan. As you complete this capstone project, you’ll not only solidify your expertise but also showcase your ability to craft strategies that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention in the dynamic world of digital marketing.
What's included
3 readings1 peer review
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3 readings•Total 82 minutes
Introduction to the Final Capstone Project•3 minutes
Instructions and Project Overview•75 minutes
Congratulations!•4 minutes
1 peer review•Total 90 minutes
Final Capstone Project Peer Review•90 minutes
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