Course Syllabus:
Week 1: Introduction to Marketing Fundamentals
Overview of Marketing Principles
Understanding Market Research and Analysis
Defining Marketing Goals and Objectives
Homework & Assignments: Initial market research and setting marketing goals
Bonus Resources: Reading materials on marketing principles
Week 2: Strategic Marketing Planning
Developing a Marketing Strategy
Identifying Target Audiences and Personas
Crafting a Marketing Plan and Budgeting
Homework & Assignments: Creating a marketing strategy draft
Bonus Resources: Templates for marketing plans and audience personas
Week 3: Branding and Positioning
Assessing and Enhancing Brand Identity
Creating a Strong Brand Positioning
Elements of Effective Branding
Homework & Assignments: Brand assessment and positioning statement
Bonus Resources: Case studies on successful branding
Week 4: Digital Marketing Essentials
Overview of Digital Marketing Channels
Email Marketing Strategies and Implementation
Utilizing Canva for Marketing Designs
Homework & Assignments: Designing a marketing piece using Canva
Bonus Resources: Tutorials on using Canva
Week 5: Social Media Strategy and Management
Developing a Social Media Strategy
Content Planning and Scheduling
Best Practices for Social Media Engagement
Homework & Assignments: Social media content calendar
Bonus Resources: Scheduling tools and templates
Week 6: Content Creation and Visual Storytelling
Types of Content (Visual, Written, Video)
Creating Compelling Visual Content
Tools and Techniques for Effective Content Creation
Homework & Assignments: Creating a visual storytelling piece
Bonus Resources: Guides on visual storytelling
Week 7: Social Media Advertising and Analytics
Setting Up and Managing Ad Campaigns
Budgeting and Measuring ROI
Using Analytics Tools to Track Performance
Homework & Assignments: Setting up a mock ad campaign
Bonus Resources: Analytics tools and guides
Week 8: Community Management and Growth Strategies
Building and Engaging Online Communities
Handling Feedback and Crisis Management
Strategies for Organic Growth and Sustainability
Homework & Assignments: Community management plan
Bonus Resources: Strategies for organic growth
Bonus Session: The Markayting Method
Efficient Planning, Creation, and Scheduling of Social Media Content
Hands-On Workshop for Practical Application
Homework & Assignments: Planning and scheduling content for the next month

