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Essentials of Marketing

Aalto University via Aalto University Executive Education

Overview

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This course covers the fundamentals of B2B marketing strategy and execution, including channel selection, content aligned with the buyer journey, performance measurement, and the use of AI and CRM to align marketing with sales.

Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

After completing, participants are able to:

  • Describe key B2B marketing channels and their strategic purposes
  • Understand how content strategy aligns with the buyer journey
  • Identify key marketing performance metrics and explain how CRM and AI support marketing-sales alignment
  • Describe how AI and automation can enhance marketing execution and decision-making

Content and Schedule

The course consists of four modules. Learning is based on video lectures with slides, a glossary of key concepts, and optional further reading. Your skills are tested through knowledge checks and applied case studies.

The modules are

  1. B2B marketing fundamentals
  2. Marketing channels & content strategy
  3. Campaigns and lead generation
  4. Marketing performance & optimization

For Whom?

The course is designed for professionals who need to plan, execute, or evaluate marketing activities in a commercial context.

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the key elements of B2B marketing strategy, including channel selection, content alignment with the buyer journey, performance measurement, and the role of AI in marketing execution.

Taught by

Antti Lähtevänoja

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