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Communication in Marketing (Byte Size Skills Course) Course


Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£69.99 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
20 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Communication in Marketing (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate
Awarded by Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The marketing departments of today have developed from a more narrowly focused function, that initially included only advertising and sales, to include public relations and sales promotion. Just as finance is concerned with money in all its forms, so marketing has communication as its prime focus. Marketing acts as a communications conduit between the organisation and its markets. The management of these communication processes is a key marketing skill that requires detailed understanding of the behavioural processes that underpin "communication".

Section 1 of this course will look at various models that have been devised to explain the communications process. Section 2 looks at how to select the most appropriate promotional tool and Section 3 at the use of advertising agencies. Section 4 deals with the management of marketing communications.

Communication is a two-way process. To be a successful communicator it is necessary not only to deliver a message, but to ensure that the message is heard, understood, accepted and acted upon. Evidence is therefore needed that the communication has been effective, and monitoring feedback is a process that continues until a desired end result is achieved. This may be relatively short-term or continuous.

"Marketing communications" and "promotion" are often used synonymously but they are, in fact, different. The one describes all communications emanating from marketing. The other describes the communications processes intended to "promote" one or more courses of action. The distinction is to some degree artificial, since the underlying purpose of most (if not all) communication is to persuade, but  "promotion" is aimed at sectors external to an organisation and is under the sole control of the marketing department.

Effective communication relies upon effective and efficient management - upon establishing strategies and tactics that are managed within a budget. Section 4 will be looking at the setting of promotion objectives and the management of communications.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • determine the factors that make up effective communication
  • select and correctly use communication tools appropriate to a given purpose
  • set and monitor communication objectives
  • select, brief and manage promotional agencies.

Activity 7 (Section 2) requires the student to use a public library. It is to be conducted over the course of several months.


Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.


Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

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.

Description

Syllabus

Introduction


Objectives

 

Section 1: Communication

The Communication Process

Communication Models

Behaviour

Awareness- Attitude- Action


Section 2: Promotional Tools

Media

Target audiences

Positioning

 

Section 3: Agencies

Selecting an agency or consultancy

Briefing an agency

 

Section 4: Managing Communications

Monitoring promotion

Promotional Research Techniques

The Budgeting Process

Marketing Communications Plan

Summary

 

Tutor-marked Question Paper

Different types of agencies

Promotional process

 

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Communication in Marketing (Byte Size Skills Course) Certificate

 


Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

 

 

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