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Essentials of Marketing

As a business professional, you need to have a clear understanding of your markets and what drives your customers' decisions to buy. In this course, you’ll get modern techniques for analyzing markets and quantifying customer needs, wants, and preferences (NWP). Learn tactics to utilize the 4 Ps of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) and proven tools and methods to avoid the most common marketing mistakes. In hands-on activities, you’ll discover how to implement the right approach for your company’s unique needs.

Seminar Number: 05512

4.6
(177 reviews)
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About This Course

Build marketing strategies that turn customer insight into action. This course introduces the fundamentals of market analysis, customer needs and the 4 Ps, and the structure of an effective marketing plan. Through hands-on exercises, this AMA marketing seminar helps participants learn what drives buying decisions, avoid common missteps and apply marketing concepts in ways that align with their organization’s goals.

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Who Should Attend

  • Newly appointed marketers
  • Product, brand and advertising managers
  • Business professionals and executives who need a clearer understanding of marketing’s role in generating profits

  •   Live Online2 Day(s)
    12 CAE, 1.2 CEU, 14 CPE, 12 PMU
 
 

As a business professional, you need to have a clear understanding of your markets and what drives your customers' decisions to buy. In this course, you’ll get modern techniques for analyzing markets and quantifying customer needs, wants, and preferences (NWP). Learn tactics to utilize the 4 Ps of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) and proven tools and methods to avoid the most common marketing mistakes. In hands-on activities, you’ll discover how to implement the right approach for your company’s unique needs.

  • Recognize the wide-ranging marketing roles and functions within different organizations
  • Apply modern techniques for conducting marketplace analysis
  • Utilize insightful marketing tactics to pinpoint why customers buy or don’t buy
  • Align the 4 Ps with your products, services, and customer wants 
  • Identifying your key marketing challenges
  • Defining crucial marketplace data and implementing market research
  • Understanding the components of each of the 4 Ps
  • Relating stages of the product lifecycle to marketing strategy
  • Conducting a product SWOT analysis
  • Positioning your organization’s product(s) and/or service(s) in the marketplace
  • Exploring different marketing communication vehicles and channels used for promotion
  • Developing a marketing plan for your organization

Special Feature

This Seminar Features Blended Learning

AMA Blended Learning combines instructor-led training with online pre- and post-seminar assessments, tune-up courses and other resources to maximize your training goals. Through a blend of proven instructor-led seminars and powerful online technology, AMA Blended Learning provides a compelling and more comprehensive experience for the learner - producing a greater return-on-investment for the employer and the seminar participant.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the Widely Varying Roles and Functions of Marketing Within Different Organizations
  • Apply Modern Techniques for Conducting Marketplace Analysis
  • Utilize Insightful Marketing Tactics to Identify and Quantify the Key Factors That Drive Your Customers’ Purchase Decisions
  • Determine How to Utilize the Four Ps of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) to Align Your Offerings with the Customers’ Key Purchasing Factors

Marketing Overview

  • Identify Your Key Challenges and Concerns in Marketing
  • Recognize That the Roles and Functions of Marketing Vary Widely Within Organizations
  • Define Marketing in a Way That Is Relevant to Your Organization
  • Describe the Four Essential Elements for Effective Marketing and Rate Your Ability

Marketplace Analysis

  • Define Market Research
  • Identify Multiple Sources for Insightful Marketplace Information
  • Define Crucial Marketplace Data
  • Recognize the Primary Macro-Environmental Trends That Influence Organizations’ Success

The Marketing Mix—Product/Price/Place/Promotion

  • Define Each of the Four Ps and Describe the Components of Each
  • Relate Stages of the Product Life Cycle to Marketing Strategy
  • Collect Accurate Product Data and Determine Customers’ Needs, Wants, and Preferences (NWP)
  • Conduct a Product SWOT Analysis
  • Position Your Organization’s Product(s) and/or Service(s) in the Marketplace
  • Recognize the Factors That Impact Price and Develop a Pricing Strategy
  • Describe the Factors Related to Determining Place
  • Explain the Marketing Communication Vehicles and Channels Used for Promotion

Your Action Plan for Success

  • Measure Your Professional Growth During the Course and Identify Further Development Options
  • Develop a Marketing Plan Outline for One of Your Organization’s Products or Services

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

4.6

177 reviews

 
I loved all of the story telling to provide context for the different areas of focus. These kept the course engaging and the material memorable!
5
Hailey H.
 
Associate Brand Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I gained some good information on the Marketing process and both of my instructors were very good.
4
Charles M.
 
Regional Account Manager
 
Industry: Organizations
An excellent experience that helped solidify many marketing concepts for me. The instructor was approachable, helpful, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this class to others who have little background in marketing or who need a "refresher".
5
Andrew F.
 
Marketing Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I liked the real world examples that the instructor provided. He was very knowledgeable and had great energy. Appreciated that he checked in with each of us at the beginning and end to make sure we got everything out of the class that we expected/needed.
4
Lindsey C.
 
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
 
Industry: Manufacturing
Great course with lots of interesting information that would even apply to a not-for-profit company. This was precise and focused and applied to all marketers in all areas.
5
Lori S.
 
Public Awareness Manager
 
Industry: Business Services

This course is valid for 12 PMUs.

As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 12 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

American Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For additional information or for more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact Customer Service at 800-262-9699.

Recommended CPE Credit: 14 hours/Basic
Prerequisites: Marketers with less than three years of experience
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Non-Technical – Communication & Marketing

Live Online Schedule

5 Sessions Available

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this marketing fundamentals course?

This course covers the core principles of marketing fundamentals, including understanding customer needs, developing marketing strategies and creating plans that drive results. Participants learn how to apply marketing principles to real business challenges and build an actionable marketing plan.

Is this course suitable for professionals who are new to marketing?

Yes. This program is designed for professionals who want a clear introduction to marketing fundamentals. It helps participants understand how marketing works, how organizations create value for customers and how effective marketing strategies support business growth.

How can marketing fundamentals help improve business results?

Understanding marketing fundamentals helps professionals identify target customers, communicate value and develop strategies that increase demand. Strong marketing planning allows organizations to connect products and services with the right audience and achieve better results.

Does this course cover how to build a marketing plan?

Yes. Participants learn how to develop a practical marketing plan that aligns with business goals. The course explores key elements of marketing strategy, including positioning, customer insights and tactics used to reach target markets.

Is this marketing course helpful for managers who are not marketing specialists?

Absolutely. Many participants are managers or professionals who work closely with marketing teams but do not have a formal marketing background. The course explains marketing concepts and marketing strategy basics in a practical way that supports better decision making.

How do marketing fundamentals support business strategy?

Strong marketing fundamentals help organizations understand market needs, position their offerings effectively and communicate value to customers. By aligning marketing strategy with overall business goals, companies can improve growth and competitive advantage.
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