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The Foundation Certificate in Marketing provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the core principles, concepts, and practices of modern marketing. The program explores marketing as a key business function focused on identifying, anticipating, and satisfying customer needs profitably, while examining its evolution from production and sales orientations to customer and societal marketing approaches. Participants develop an understanding of the marketing environment, including internal and external factors influencing organisations, and learn how to analyse these using tools such as PESTLE. The course also introduces the marketing mix and its components, including product, price, place, promotion, and people, as well as extended and service-based marketing frameworks used in contemporary business. In addition, the program covers essential topics such as product and service management, consumer and business buyer behaviour, and the role of marketing communications in engaging target audiences. Participants explore communication strategies, including integrated marketing communications, and gain insight into sales processes, personal selling techniques, and relationship marketing. The course further develops practical understanding of marketing planning, customer-focused strategies, and the application of marketing principles to both organisations and personal career development. Overall, the certificate equips learners with foundational knowledge of how marketing supports business success through customer value creation and strategic decision-making. Duration: 12 hours Maximum Completion Time: 7 days Delivery Mode: Online self-study Program Offered By: Member institutions of the VBNN Smart Education Group Certificate Title: Foundation Training Certificate in Marketing Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion