Course Outline

Dominate The Market

Strategic Marketing Plan Development – Training Course

Rating

9/10

Duration

3 Days

Course Overview

This hands-on course focuses on developing a comprehensive strategic marketing plan. Participants will engage in practical exercises to create a detailed marketing strategy, utilizing tools like SWOT analysis, competitive positioning, and budgeting. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to design a marketing plan that aligns with business goals, effectively positions a brand in the market, and sets a clear path for execution and monitoring.

Format of Training

  • Instructor-led lectures with case studies
  • Group work for practical application
  • Hands-on activities with real-world marketing scenarios
  • Hands-on lab: Developing a strategic marketing plan

Course Objectives

  1. Develop a comprehensive strategic marketing plan from scratch.
  2. Conduct a SWOT analysis to assess internal and external factors.
  3. Analyze competitors and determine competitive positioning.
  4. Set clear marketing goals and objectives aligned with business strategies.
  5. Design a detailed marketing budget to support planned initiatives.
  6. Create a roadmap for executing a marketing plan effectively.
  7. Monitor and adjust a marketing plan based on performance metrics.

Prerequisites

Course Outline

Day 1
Session 1: Introduction to Strategic Marketing Planning

  • Overview of strategic marketing and its role in business
  • Key components of a marketing plan

Session 2: Conducting a SWOT Analysis

  • Understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
  • Hands-on activity: Conducting a SWOT analysis for a case study

Session 3: Competitive Positioning

  • Analyzing competitors and defining market position
  • Group discussion: Identifying key differentiators in a competitive market

Day 2
Session 1: Setting Marketing Goals and Objectives

  • Aligning marketing goals with business strategies
  • Creating SMART marketing objectives

Session 2: Developing a Marketing Budget

  • Budgeting for marketing initiatives
  • Group exercise: Creating a marketing budget for a sample plan

Session 3: Defining the Target Audience

  • Understanding customer segments and personas
  • Developing targeted messaging strategies

Day 3
Session 1: Executing a Strategic Marketing Plan

  • Developing a timeline for execution
  • Allocating resources for effective implementation

Session 2: Monitoring and Adjusting the Plan

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking success
  • Using analytics to evaluate plan effectiveness

Session 3: Final Project: Marketing Plan Development

  • Hands-on lab: Develop a complete strategic marketing plan
  • Group presentations and feedback

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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