Course Outline

Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce for Government

  • Define the fields of digital marketing and e-commerce for government.

  • Describe the job responsibilities of an entry-level digital marketer and e-commerce specialist in a public sector context.

  • Explain the concept of a marketing funnel as it applies to government agencies.

  • Understand the elements and goals of a digital marketing and e-commerce strategy for government operations.

Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing for Government

  • Recognize strategies to build brand awareness among potential constituents or stakeholders.

  • Explain the purpose of SEO (search engine optimization) and essential SEO terms in a government setting.

  • Optimize website content for SEO to enhance public access to information and services.

  • Understand search engine marketing (SEM) and how it benefits government agencies in reaching their audience.

From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online for Government

  • Define social media marketing and describe its purpose for government communications.

  • Identify core pillars of social media marketing for government: strategy, planning and publishing, listening and engagement, analytics and reporting, advertising.

  • Define the goals of a social media campaign in a public sector context.

  • Write, design, and repurpose engaging content for social media to enhance citizen engagement.

Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing for Government

  • Understand how email marketing fits into a digital marketing strategy for government services.

  • Write effective email copy, subject lines, and preview text to inform and engage citizens.

  • Test, execute, and optimize an email marketing campaign to improve communication with stakeholders.

  • Measure and analyze email campaign results to enhance future outreach efforts.

Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement for Government

  • Define media planning and strategies in the context of government initiatives.

  • Describe what defines a successful marketing campaign for government programs.

  • Evaluate metrics against performance goals and make adjustments to a marketing budget or strategy to optimize public sector outcomes.

  • Create presentations and reports to update stakeholders on the progress or success of a marketing campaign and important insights for government decision-making.

Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores for Government

  • Understand essential e-commerce strategies and practices for government services and procurement.

  • Explain what e-commerce stores and platforms are and how they work in a public sector environment.

  • Create an engaging customer experience online using best practices to enhance citizen satisfaction with government services.

  • Set up a mock e-commerce store using Shopify to simulate real-world applications for government procurement and service delivery.

Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online for Government

  • Identify common strategies for building customer loyalty in e-commerce within the public sector.

  • Successfully manage client relationships and measure satisfaction to enhance government service delivery.

  • Find, apply for, and prepare for interviews and jobs in the public sector.

  • Put together a portfolio and/or resume to present to potential employers in government agencies.

Requirements

  • No degree or experience is required for government roles in this category.
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