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.

Examines a blend of fundamentals and new practices to prepare the salesperson to build quality partnerships by creating customer value. The learner explores how todays salespeople need to live by a new set of selling principles and how they can incorporate relationship selling strategies into their sales presentations. The learner examines how to build partnerships with customers and add value to their businesses.

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 the retail environment and the increased demand for skills and education in employees. To succeed in retailing, current and future retailers must be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment. Consumers are expecting full service and the consumer "experience" -not mere product purchase transactions. In this course, we will explore the foundation and basic functions of retailing to assist you in becoming a more knowledgeable and effective member of a retail operation. This course provides the opportunity for you to develop the skills, processes and practical experiences to manage, plan, buy, price and merchandise products within a retail business.

Explores the latest marketing communication practices, known as integrated marketing communications(IMC), including an overview of major media such as broadcast, print, direct, digital, public relations, and promotions. The learner will create an IMC project using the latest IMC concepts.