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University of Cape Town

Marketing

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Discover how to create and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that integrates industry-leading practices.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An integrated marketing strategy and the skills to roll it out while adhering to a fixed budget. Insight into market research and competitor analysis methods, and the ability to build a strong brand identity. An understanding of both traditional and digital marketing avenues, and knowledge of how to optimise content for various online platforms. The tools to measure the effectiveness of different marketing tactics and the progress of a campaign. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Understanding marketing management and planning
  • Module 2: Market research
  • Module 3: Branding strategy
  • Module 4: The product or service plan
  • Module 5: Competitive analysis
  • Module 6: Traditional marketing tactics and channels
  • Module 7: Digital marketing
  • Module 8: The sales plan
  • Module 9: Measuring marketing success
  • Module 10: Putting your marketing strategy together

Taught by

Pragasen Pillay

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