Introduction to Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing is a dynamic field with many different channels, each targeting unique audiences using specific analytics tools and strategies. This course uses case studies and hands-on exploration to survey these channels and trends, introducing key marketing concepts and how they connect to business and sales goals. Students will practice using real-world digital marketing tools and create strategy plans based on research and analysis of successful campaigns. Learn more at rize.pub/DMC-7.

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Syllabus

Course Topics

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning

Learn the core principles of digital marketing including the marketing and sales funnel, customer research, and campaign planning, and how they connect to overall business strategy.

Current Digital Marketing Landscape and Emerging Trends

Explore how new platforms, tools, and technologies impact digital marketing and learn strategies for staying ahead.

Crafting a Compelling Narrative

Create marketing messaging and content that apply good storytelling to engage the target audience and develop lasting customer relationships.

Social Media Marketing

Discover how to leverage popular trends and user data on social media to create optimized social media campaigns.

SEO and SEM

Learn the essentials of search engine optimization and search engine marketing and how they drive brand visibility and contribute to organic growth.

Email Marketing

Understand the basics of email campaign planning, including customer segmentation, automation, and personalize messaging.

Fundamentals of Marketing Data Analytics and Testing

Gain insights into the success of various marketing strategy decisions through foundational applications of performance analytics and marketing data analysis.

Content Calendars and Strategic Planning

Develop and manage content calendars that maximize engagement through techniques such as responding to current events, adhering to changing audience tastes, and leveraging the latest tools and technologies.

Applications and Ethical Consideratons of AI Tools

Explore the use cases for AI tools that streamline digital marketing work while also assessing the ethical implications of such tool use.

Course Level

100

Skills Covered

  • Brand Awareness
  • Auditing
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Social Media Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Target Audience

Common Prerequisites

All courses listed may not be required. Discuss with your advisor to learn more.

Disclosure

This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.