Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GOOG-0006
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
169 hours (30 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Digital Marketing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Search Marketing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 E-Commerce
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform.

Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to prepare for a new career in the high-growth fields of digital marketing and e-commerce. Businesses need digital marketing and e-commerce talent more than ever before; 86% of business leaders report that digital commerce will be the most important route to growth.

Throughout this program, you will gain in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job and learn how to use tools and platforms like Canva, Constant Contact, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, and Twitter. You will learn from subject-matter experts at Google and have a chance to build your own portfolio with projects like customer personas and social media calendars to show to potential employers.

By the end of this course you’ll be able to apply digital marketing strategies, best practices, and tools to increase awareness of a business, understand customer needs, and engage people’s interests with products and services.

This course will explore how to execute a successful email marketing campaign. Email marketing is one of the oldest and most proven digital marketing channels, and it is an essential component of an overall digital marketing strategy. You will be able to analyze and visualize data and insights in spreadsheets and prepare presentations to share campaign progress or results with stakeholders.

Finally, you’ll wrap up the course by building professional development skills.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn the fundamentals of digital marketing and e-commerce to gain the skills needed to land an entry-level job
  • Attract and engage customers through digital marketing channels like search and email
  • Measure marketing performance through analytics and present insights
  • Build e-commerce stores, analyze online performance, and grow customer loyalty

General Topics:

  • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
  • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
  • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online
  • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing
  • Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement
  • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Work-based Learning

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • None listed

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials