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Time, Change, and Decisions for Marketing (Coursera)

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder,

"Time, Change, and Decisions for Marketing" shows how advanced analytics can be used to adapt and optimize marketing strategies in response to evolving market conditions. Unique to this course is the integration of advanced analytics into strategic marketing decision-making, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to lead data-driven marketing initiatives and coordinate strategies across teams for maximum business impact.

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This course is part of the Data Science for Marketing Specialization.

What you'll learn
Predict customer behaviors and market trends using advanced analytics.

Syllabus

Bayesian Networks
Use Causal Bayesian Networks and Partial Dependence Plots to revolutionize your marketing strategies. This module shows you how to optimize decision-making, understand customer behavior, and visually interpret complex data for strategic marketing insights.

Time and Change
Clarify the dynamics of customer behavior and market trends with Dynamic Bayesian Networks. Master time series forecasting and change detection to stay ahead in the ever-evolving marketing landscape, ensuring your strategies remain relevant and effective.

Learning and Decision Optimization
Optimize marketing and business decision-making with the help of causal forecasting. Learn to model customer journeys, perform what-if analyses, and apply Bayesian inference, equipping you with cutting-edge tools for real-time, data-driven marketing strategies.

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