PDC73073 - The Marketing Plan as an Essential Element of Business Growth
Duration | 18 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment. |
Study mode | Online |
Course code | PDC73073 |
Fee | $162 (Full) |
Overview
The processes involved in creating a marketing plan are the key elements in this online micro-credential. The various stages of marketing planning will be identified, and you will learn about the role of marketing plans as an essential part of a successful business or organisational plan. You will learn how to define the condition of competitive advantage and understand its importance for the viability of companies. Competitive advantage represents a company's ability to favourably position itself against its competitors. The concept of value chains is explored including the determinants of competitive advantage and the concept of resource-based view (RBV).
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Career Opportunities
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Structure & Availability
Micro-credential
Duration:18 hours online self-paced learning.
Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
- Identify the processes involved in creating a successful marketing plan
- Define the condition of competitive advantage and outline its importance for the viability of companies
- Outline the concept of value chains including the determinants of competitive advantage and the concept of resource-based view (RBV).
Assessment
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.
Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential, however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field, in a flexible and self-paced environment.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
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