Introduces an understanding of basic marketing fundamentals. The learner will explore consumer demographics, lifestyles and decision making; evaluate product distribution; promotions and price planning. The learner will create a Strategic Marketing Plan combining the components listed and develop a presentation.

Explores content marketing, which is the foundation of a marketing strategy. The learner will develop, organize, analyze, and measure the effectiveness of content marketing, write compelling copy using effective keywords while keeping search engine optimization in mind across a variety of online platforms.

Explores the history and development of social media sites, along with emerging social media trends.  The learner sets up and measures the elements of a social media campaign.  The learner explores best practices for content creation, building a shoppable site, advertising, consumer engagement, and increased follower trust throughout a variety of relevant social media sites for business.

Explores best practices to strengthen relationships with customers, understand the importance of managing customer expectations, the financial impact of customer service on corporate performance, and how to satisfy the customer's needs and wants through interaction with the customer. The learner maps the customer journey and builds a customer service strategic plan for a business.