What Is a Digital Marketing Specialist?
October 4, 2024
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Be Future Ready: Foundations of Digital Marketing. Develop essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the digital marketing landscape
Instructors: Liye Ma
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Beginner level
Analyze and evaluate the impact of digital technologies on various touchpoints within the marketing strategy process.
Assess the performance of paid search campaigns, diagnose potential issues, and recommend adjustments to optimize digital marketing efforts.
Explore advanced tools for data analysis, customer segmentation, and predictive modeling to optimize their digital marketing strategies.
Evaluate customer sentiment data from social media platforms to recommend optimal marketing strategies, while considering ethical implications.
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Embark on a transformative journey with the Foundations of Digital Marketing Specialization, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the digital marketing landscape. This comprehensive program covers key topics such as Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, where you will learn the core principles and strategies; Digital Marketing Analytics, focusing on data-driven decision-making; Digital Marketing Tools: ML and AI, exploring cutting-edge technologies for enhanced marketing efforts; and Online Advertising & Social Media, mastering the art of engaging audiences across various platforms. By completing this specialization, you'll be well-prepared to navigate and thrive in the dynamic world of digital marketing.
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Learners will engage with a variety of assessments designed to reinforce their understanding of key concepts in the Foundations of Digital Marketing Specialization. They will complete quizzes to test their knowledge, answer in-video questions for active engagement, and participate in case discussions to apply theoretical insights to real-world scenarios, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Inbound and Outbound Marketing (also touching on social media marketing
Mobile Marketing - Apps and Promotions
Multi-Sided Platforms
Attribution and Marketing Mix Modeling
SEO and SEM - KPIs and keyword strategies
Web Analytics - A/B Testing
Machine Learning/AI applications/Big Data
Text and Image Analysis
Machine Learning Methods
Big Data and AI Applications
Performance Evaluation
Plan impactful online campaigns using analytics, select the right platforms, and craft effective messages for digital advertising success.
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We recommend taking the courses in the order listed in the Specialization.
No, you will not receive university credit for completing this Specialization. You will receive a certificate upon completion.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.