L1: First-Line Management → L1: Marketing and Sales

Foundations in Marketing (1S03)


Description
COURSE OVERVIEW:

There is a growing need to understand the fundamental principles of marketing to keep a competitive edge. This program is designed to provide participants with a sound understanding of the key elements of researching and profiling a market, determining the marketing mix, analyzing and defining a target market and planning and implementing marketing strategies.

You will learn how to conduct basic market and customer-based assessments, and how to develop an in depth understanding of the business environment you are currently and planning to operate in. You will also get insight into the competitive environment, and the potential of your business to succeed.

In addition, you will be able to assess you own strengths and weaknesses, and know where the principle opportunities for growth are located. You will also learn how to use this information to position your products and services for optimal profitability, and segment your customer base for maximum opportunity. This information will help you plan your sales activities, and your key account management strategy.

COURSE DETAILS
- Suitable For: First-line and Middle Managers
- Course Duration: 20 Hours
- Access Duration: You will have access to your course for 90 days from date of purchase
- Certification: Download your Certificate on completion
- Additional Resources: Download Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets

Content
  • Foundations in Marketing 1 - Getting Started
  • Video - Marketing versus Sales
  • Section 1: Understanding Marketing
  • Foundations in Marketing 2 - Understanding Marketing (Process)
  • Foundations in Marketing - Quiz 1
  • Foundations in Marketing 3 - Marketing Consumer Goods
  • Foundations in Marketing 4 - Marketing Industrial Goods
  • Video - the Consumer Market versus the Industrial Market
  • Foundations in Marketing 5 - Marketing Services
  • Foundations in Marketing - Quiz 2
  • Section 2: Understanding your Business
  • Foundations in Marketing 6 - Knowing your products and services
  • Video - The Product Life Cycle
  • Foundations in Marketing 7 - Knowing your Customers
  • Foundations in Marketing - Quiz 3
  • Foundations in Marketing 8 - SWOT Analysis
  • Video - How to Perform a SWOT Analysis
  • Section 3: Developing Marketing Strategy
  • Foundations in Marketing 9 - The Marketing Mix
  • Video - The 4P's - A Worked Example
  • Foundations in Marketing 10 - The Marketing Plan
  • Foundations in Marketing 11 - The Marketing Budget
  • Video - How to Allocate your Marketing Budget
  • Foundations in Marketing 12 - Wrapping-up
  • Foundations in Marketing - Quiz 4
  • Foundations in Marketing - Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever