In this course, we look at marketing communications or the promotion element of the marketing mix. We use the term marketing communications to avoid confusion between promotion (one of the 4 Ps of the marketing mix) and sales promotion (a short-term tactical tool which can be used with advertising, publicity or other mechanisms to reach the audience).
Most marketers are faced with difficult choices when developing marketing communications strategy, not just in terms of determining appropriate objectives which integrate with the overall marketing plan, but in developing messages, which will appeal to their target audiences, choosing the most effective mechanisms to reach them and measuring the results.
Here you examine the nature of the communications process and analyse the requirements of an effective marketing communications plan.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Promotion Management (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Introduction
Objectives
Development of marketing communications
Defining marketing communications
The communication process
Communications planning
Marketing strategy
Setting the budget
Message development
Communications mix decisions
Evaluating effectiveness
Summary
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Textbook
You will need to read Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16. of Principles and Practice of Marketing, David Jobber, second edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill (1998).
What's Included
What's Included
In this course, we look at marketing communications or the promotion element of the marketing mix. We use the term marketing communications to avoid confusion between promotion (one of the 4 Ps of the marketing mix) and sales promotion (a short-term tactical tool which can be used with advertising, publicity or other mechanisms to reach the audience).
Most marketers are faced with difficult choices when developing marketing communications strategy, not just in terms of determining appropriate objectives which integrate with the overall marketing plan, but in developing messages, which will appeal to their target audiences, choosing the most effective mechanisms to reach them and measuring the results.
Here you examine the nature of the communications process and analyse the requirements of an effective marketing communications plan.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
Promotion Management (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Introduction
Objectives
Development of marketing communications
Defining marketing communications
The communication process
Communications planning
Marketing strategy
Setting the budget
Message development
Communications mix decisions
Evaluating effectiveness
Summary
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Textbook
You will need to read Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16. of Principles and Practice of Marketing, David Jobber, second edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill (1998).
What's Included
What's Included
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