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Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

Master digital marketing and e-commerce essentials – from SEO to Shopify – with Google’s career-ready certification.

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

What you will learn in Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce Course

  • Core digital marketing channels (SEO, PPC, social media, email)
  • E-commerce business models (B2B, B2C, D2C)
  • Customer journey mapping and conversion optimization

  • Analytics and performance measurement (Google Analytics)
  • Legal and ethical considerations in digital commerce

Program Overview

Digital Marketing Fundamentals

⏱️3 weeks

  • Marketing funnel awareness stages
  • Channel selection strategies
  • Content marketing frameworks
  • Case Study: Dollar Shave Club launch

E-commerce Operations

⏱️3 weeks

  • Platform comparisons (Shopify vs WooCommerce)
  • Payment processing solutions
  • Inventory management basics
  • Hands-on: Build a mock product page

Data-Driven Marketing

⏱️2 weeks

  • Key metrics (CTR, CVR, ROAS)
  • Google Analytics setup
  • A/B testing fundamentals
  • Simulation: Optimize a campaign

Capstone Project

⏱️2 weeks

  • Develop a digital marketing plan
  • Present an e-commerce strategy
  • Peer-reviewed assignments

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Job Outlook

 

  • High-Demand Roles:
  • Digital Marketing Specialist (55K85K)
  • E-commerce Coordinator (60K90K)
  • Growth Marketing Associate (65K100K)
  • Industry Growth:
    • Global e-commerce to hit $6.3T by 2024 (Statista)
    • 72% of marketing jobs now require digital skills
    • Entry-level salaries 18% higher than traditional marketing
9.8Expert Score
Highly Recommended
Google's course provides strong foundations though requires supplemental hands-on practice.
Value
9.5
Price
9.3
Skills
9.8
Information
9.8
PROS
  • Google-certified credential
  • Includes Meta Blueprint resources
  • Excellent for career changers
  • Covers both marketing and e-commerce
CONS
  • Limited paid advertising
  • Doesn't teach specific tools (e.g., Shopify admin)
  • Basic analytics coverage

Specification: Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
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