Digital Marketing
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This comprehensive 120-hour curriculum provides a complete journey from digital marketing fundamentals to advanced AI-powered campaign execution. The project-based approach ensures practical skills with industry-standard tools, while the extensive AI integration modules prepare students for the future of marketing where AI agents and automation are transforming the field . Students will graduate with a robust portfolio of 8+ projects demonstrating their expertise across the entire digital marketing spectrum and will be prepared for roles such as Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Manager, SEO Specialist, and AI Marketing Assistant .
What Will You Learn?
- Develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives, target audience needs, and measurable KPIs
- Master core marketing channels including SEO, social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube), email marketing, and paid advertising (Google Ads, social media ads)
- Leverage AI-powered tools to automate content creation, personalize customer experiences, optimize campaigns in real-time, and generate data-driven insights
- Analyze marketing performance using Google Analytics 4, create data visualizations, and make strategic recommendations based on metrics
- Build a professional portfolio showcasing real-world projects across multiple channels, demonstrating measurable results and strategic thinking
- Understand ethical considerations in AI marketing including bias, content quality, authenticity, and data privacy
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Digital Marketing
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What is digital marketing? Key concepts and terminology
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The digital marketing landscape and industry growth
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Inbound vs. outbound marketing methodologies
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The digital marketing funnel: awareness, consideration, conversion, loyalty
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Overview of key channels: SEO, social media, email, paid advertising, content marketing
Digital Marketing Strategy Development
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The link between digital marketing strategy and overall marketing plan
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Identifying business goals and translating them to marketing objectives
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Target market identification and buyer persona development
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Developing positioning and value propositions
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Setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Website Fundamentals & Conversion Optimization
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Essential elements every website should have to increase conversions
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User experience (UX) principles for marketing
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Landing page best practices
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Call-to-action (CTA) strategy and placement
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Turning leads into sales: conversion optimization techniques
Project 1: Complete Marketing Strategy Brief
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Select a hypothetical or real business
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Develop comprehensive buyer personas
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Define SMART marketing goals
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Create positioning statement and value proposition
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Map target audience to appropriate digital channels
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Document strategy in professional brief format
Content Marketing Fundamentals
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What is content marketing? Strategies and solutions
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Content types: blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, case studies
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The role of content in the buyer’s journey
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Content curation vs. original content creation
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Brand voice and tone guidelines
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Content promotion strategies
SEO Fundamentals & Keyword Research
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How search engines work and why SEO is essential for business growth
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Search Engine Marketing (SEM) vs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Keyword research using tools like Google Keyword Planner and SEMrush
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Search intent: informational, navigational, transactional, commercial
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Long-tail keywords and their strategic value
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Competitor keyword analysis
On-Page & Technical SEO
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On-page SEO techniques: meta tags, headings, URL structure
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Content optimization for target keywords
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Internal linking strategies
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Image optimization and alt text
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Site structure and navigation for SEO
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Mobile optimization and page speed
Content Planning & Measurement
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Creating a content calendar
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Blog post outlining and optimization for featured snippets
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Measuring content performance: traffic, engagement, conversions
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SEO audit fundamentals
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Tools: Google Search Console, Yoast SEO
Project 2: SEO-Driven Content Marketing Plan
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Conduct keyword research for a specific niche
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Develop 7-day content calendar
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Create optimized page titles and meta descriptions for 5 pieces of content
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Outline a comprehensive blog post with SEO best practices
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Plan content promotion strategy across channels
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Define KPIs to measure content performance
Social Media Strategy Fundamentals
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Building blocks of social media marketing
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Platform overview: demographics, content formats, use cases
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Setting social media goals and metrics
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Content pillars and themes
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Social media governance and brand safety
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Social media audit methodology
Instagram Marketing
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Instagram platform overview and social impact
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Organic vs. paid Instagram strategies
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Creating visual content that increases engagement
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Mastering Stories, Reels, and IGTV
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Hashtag strategy and research
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Building a community through engagement
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Post cadence and optimal timing
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Instagram Insights and analytics
Facebook Marketing
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Facebook algorithm and its impact on organic reach
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Business pages: setup and optimization
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Facebook Groups for community building
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Content types that perform best on Facebook
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Meta Business Manager overview
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Organic engagement strategies
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Integrating Shopify with Facebook
LinkedIn Marketing
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Personal profiles vs. Company pages
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Optimizing personal profiles for thought leadership
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Creating and managing a LinkedIn Company page
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Content strategies for LinkedIn: articles, posts, documents
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LinkedIn Groups for networking and lead generation
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Employee advocacy programs
YouTube Marketing
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YouTube as a search engine
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Channel setup and optimization
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Video SEO: titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails
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Content strategy for YouTube: tutorials, reviews, vlogs
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YouTube Analytics: watch time, retention, traffic sources
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Building a subscriber base
X (Twitter) & Blogging
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X (Twitter) platform dynamics and use cases
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Content strategy for text-based platforms
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Hashtag usage and Twitter chats
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Blogging fundamentals and cross-promotion
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Building brand identity through written content
Project 3: Multi-Platform Social Media Campaign
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Select a hypothetical brand and target audience
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Develop platform-specific content strategies for 3+ platforms
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Create a 7-day content calendar with post ideas
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Design visual content mockups using Canva
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Define engagement metrics and KPIs for each platform
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Document posting schedules and community management approach
Google Ads Fundamentals
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Google Ads account setup and structure
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Campaign types: Search, Display, Shopping, Video
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Keyword match types: broad, phrase, exact
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Bidding strategies and how the Google Ads auction works
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Ad rank and quality score
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Budget allocation and management
Creating Effective Google Ads
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Writing ad copy that converts
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Ad extensions: sitelinks, callouts, structured snippets
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Responsive search ads
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Display advertising with Google Ads
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Landing page best practices for paid traffic
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Ad testing and optimization
Facebook & Instagram Advertising
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Meta Ads Manager interface and navigation
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Campaign objectives: awareness, consideration, conversion
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Audience targeting options: demographics, interests, behaviors
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Custom audiences and lookalike audiences
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Ad formats: image, video, carousel, collection
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Facebook Pixel setup and tracking
Campaign Optimization & Remarketing
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Campaign performance monitoring and optimization
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A/B testing ad variations
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Remarketing strategies for Search and Display
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Budget optimization across platforms
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Cross-platform paid campaign coordination
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Campaign automation features
Project 4: Paid Advertising Campaign Plan
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Select a product/service and define campaign objective
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Develop keyword strategy and match types
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Create ad copy for 3 ad variations
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Define audience targeting for social media ads
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Estimate budget and select bidding strategy
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Forecast KPIs: CTR, CPC, conversion rate, ROAS
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Plan landing page experience
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Document optimization approach and testing strategy
Email Marketing Fundamentals
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The role of email marketing in the marketing mix
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Building an email list: opt-in strategies and lead magnets
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Email marketing platforms: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot
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List segmentation strategies
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Email design principles
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CAN-SPAM and GDPR compliance
Email Campaign Development
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Welcome email sequences
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Newsletter content and cadence
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Promotional email strategy
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Transactional emails and triggered campaigns
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Subject line strategies and A/B testing
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Personalization techniques
Marketing Automation & Workflows
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Marketing automation fundamentals
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Building automated workflows: welcome, nurture, re-engagement
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Lead scoring and behavior-based triggers
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Integrating email with other channels
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Measuring email performance: open rates, click-through rates, conversions
Project 5: Email Nurture Sequence
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Define target audience segment and their needs
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Map customer journey and identify nurture opportunities
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Create 5-email automated sequence with content strategy
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Write email copy for each touchpoint
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Define triggers and timing for each email
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Set up measurement plan with key metrics
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Document personalization and segmentation strategy
Google Analytics 4 Fundamentals
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Introduction to web analytics and GA4
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GA4 account setup and configuration
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Navigating the GA4 interface
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Key metrics and dimensions
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Audience, acquisition, behavior, and conversion reports
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Understanding the buyer’s journey through analytics
Goal Tracking & Campaign Measurement
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Setting up goals and conversions in GA4
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Key events (formerly conversions) configuration
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UTM parameters for campaign tracking
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Building measurement plans aligned with KPIs
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E-commerce tracking fundamentals
Dashboards & Reporting
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Creating custom dashboards in GA4
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Data visualization best practices
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Google Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio) for reporting
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Building sector-specific analytics dashboards
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Performance reporting for stakeholders
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Attribution modeling for multi-channel campaigns
Project 6: Analytics Dashboard & Performance Report
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Define KPIs for a specific business/campaign
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Create custom dashboard using Google Looker Studio
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Pull data from sample GA4 account
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Analyze performance trends and insights
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Develop optimization recommendations based on data
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Create executive summary report with visualizations
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Document measurement plan for ongoing tracking
Introduction to AI in Marketing
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What is generative AI and how it’s transforming marketing
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The evolution of marketing technology: from automation to AI agents
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Current state of AI adoption in marketing teams
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Marketing use cases: content creation, personalization, analytics, customer service
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Ethical considerations: bias, content quality, copyright, authenticity
AI for Content Creation & Ideation
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Using ChatGPT and Claude for content ideation and drafting
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AI writing tools for blogs, social media, emails, and ads
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Prompt engineering fundamentals for marketing
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Editing and refining AI-generated content
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Maintaining brand voice with AI assistance
AI for Visual Content
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AI image generation tools for marketing
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Reve.art for professional B2B imagery: mockups, branding, storyboarding
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Creating consistent brand visuals with AI
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AI-powered editing tools for photos and videos
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Generating video scripts and storyboards
AI for Presentations & Pitches
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Gamma for AI-powered presentation creation
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Transforming bullet points into professional decks
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Combining AI tools: Reve.art + Gamma workflow
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Creating hyper-personalized sales collateral at scale
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Tracking presentation engagement analytics
AI for Content Repurposing & Workflow
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Opus Pro for turning long-form video into social clips
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Get Recall for transcript extraction and summarization
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Using Claude to generate articles from transcripts
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Content repurposing workflows: webinar → clips → articles → social posts
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Automating routine marketing tasks with AI
Project 7: AI-Augmented Campaign Portfolio
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Select a campaign concept from previous projects
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Use AI tools to enhance every aspect
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Document which AI tools were used and how
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Compare efficiency gains vs. traditional methods
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Create final campaign package with AI-generated assets
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Include reflection on quality, authenticity, and ethical considerations
Final Project: Complete Digital Marketing Campaign
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Students will create a comprehensive, integrated digital marketing campaign for a hypothetical or real business, demonstrating mastery of all skills learned and showcasing AI-enhanced workflows
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