University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

This course is part of Digital Marketing Specialization

Nathan Yang

Instructor: Nathan Yang

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

(4,822 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Understand how digital technologies, data, and consumer behavior jointly shape modern marketing strategy

  • Learn to design content that is discoverable, shareable, and optimized for both humans and algorithms

  • Analyze the role of influencers, communities, and creators in building brand authenticity and trust

  • Examine how artificial intelligence transforms customer experience, personalization, and service delivery

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This course is part of the Digital Marketing Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This module provides an overview of the course content. It also introduces digital marketing fundamentals, focusing on search, omnichannel strategy, and consumer behavior across digital and physical channels, with an emphasis on trust and cohesive customer experiences.

What's included

10 videos9 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

Module 2 explains how marketers design content for visibility, virality, and trust across humans, search engines, and generative AI. It highlights the shift from SEO to GEO, the factors that drive content sharing, and the role of authentic brand–customer interactions in building long-term reputation.

What's included

7 videos2 readings1 assignment

Module 3 explains how brands integrate paid, organic, and influencer marketing into a cohesive strategy that builds trust, extends reach, and drives sustained growth through coordinated content and data-driven planning.

What's included

7 videos2 readings1 assignment

Module 4 examines how AI is transforming customer service from reactive support to proactive, personalized experiences, highlighting AI as the service front line and the evolving collaboration between humans and intelligent systems.

What's included

8 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 plugin

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

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