Marketing Fundamentals Mastery: Apply, Analyze & Evaluate

This course is part of Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

Access provided by ExxonMobil

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply SAS for descriptive statistics, correlations, regressions, and variance models.
Forecast economic and financial trends using SAS procedures on real datasets.
Analyze stock indices, forex, and market risks for data-driven decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

17 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Marketing Fundamentals and Strategy Case Studies Specialization

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There are 5 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to define core marketing concepts, analyze historical developments, apply frameworks such as the marketing mix and segmentation, and evaluate strategies for planning, communication, and performance measurement.

This beginner-friendly program provides a comprehensive journey through the marketing universe, starting from its definitions and history, moving into the evolution of marketing orientations, and progressing toward advanced topics like digital marketing, strategic planning, and performance analysis. Learners will gain the skills to construct marketing plans, design communication strategies, and assess marketing effectiveness using ROI and implementation matrices. What makes this course unique is its blend of theory and practice—it not only explores the dominant schools of thought but also connects them with modern tools like digital marketing mix, segmentation strategies, and integrated communication. With structured modules, engaging examples, and graded assessments, this course equips learners with both the foundational knowledge and practical decision-making skills required to thrive in today’s dynamic marketing environment.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of marketing by defining core concepts, tracing its historical evolution, and exploring the dominant schools of thought that shaped modern marketing.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

14 videos Total 129 minutes

Course Introduction 3 minutes
Introduction to Marketing Universe 7 minutes
Defination 6 minutes
Concept 6 minutes
Concept Continue 9 minutes
History of Marketing Practice and Thought 10 minutes
Across the Ages 14 minutes
Across the Ages Continue 14 minutes
Marketing Orientation 9 minutes
Marketing Orientation Continue 9 minutes
Periodisations 11 minutes
Critical Developments Marketing Practice 7 minutes
History of Marketing Thought 13 minutes
Dominant Schools of Marketing Thought 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Exploring the Marketing Universe 10 minutes
Evolution of Marketing Thought 10 minutes
Periodisation and Developments in Marketing 10 minutes
Foundations of Marketing 30 minutes

This module focuses on the fundamental frameworks of marketing, including the marketing mix, its modern adaptations, and the critical role of the marketing environment and research in guiding strategic decisions.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videos Total 89 minutes

Marketing Mix 12 minutes
Marketing Mix Continue 7 minutes
Digital Marketing Mix 8 minutes
Marketing Environment Introduction 5 minutes
Micro Environment 6 minutes
Macro Environment 11 minutes
Environmental Scanning 8 minutes
Marketing Research Part 1 12 minutes
Marketing Research Part 2 10 minutes
Marketing Research Part 3 9 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Understanding the Marketing Mix 10 minutes
Untitled 10 minutes
Core Marketing Principles 30 minutes

This module explores how markets are divided into distinct groups, how target markets are chosen, and how effective communication strategies connect businesses with their audiences.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videos Total 67 minutes

Market Segmentation 12 minutes
Market Segmentation Continue 10 minutes
Market Segmentation History 5 minutes
Market Segmentation Strategy 5 minutes
Target Markets Selection 6 minutes
Marketing Communication 6 minutes
Marketing Planning 12 minutes
Marketing Planning Continue 12 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Market Segmentation Foundations 10 minutes
Targeting and Communication 10 minutes
Market Segmentation and Communication 30 minutes

This module introduces learners to different types of marketing approaches and provides an understanding of how strategic marketing frameworks guide long-term positioning and planning.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videos Total 69 minutes

Marketing Types Part 1 10 minutes
Marketing Types Part 2 9 minutes
Marketing Types Part 3 12 minutes
Marketing Types Part 4 6 minutes
Marketing Brand Biosphere 12 minutes
Marketing Strategy 4 minutes
Strategic Marketing 10 minutes
Strategic Marketing Continue 6 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Exploring Marketing Types 10 minutes
Strategic Marketing Foundations 10 minutes
Marketing Approaches and Strategies 30 minutes

This module covers the design and execution of marketing plans, the development of strategies for products, price, promotion, and logistics, and the measurement of marketing performance and effectiveness.