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Job Role

End User, Marketer, Business User

Duration

Virtual: 5 Full Day(s) or 10 Half Day(s)

Overview

Who should take this course?


This course is designed for digital marketers who manage the email channel for their marketing team. Whether you’re new to Marketing Cloud or want tips to improve your existing customer journeys, this class is a great place to start. No prior knowledge of Marketing Cloud is needed.


When you complete this course, you will be able to:


  • Explain compliance concepts to ensure optimal deliverability.

  • Use tools within Marketing Cloud to uphold deliverability standards.

  • Utilize email design best practices to ensure the best customer experience.

  • Develop effective, relevant messages using Content Builder.

  • Evaluate different delivery methods and options when sending an email message.

  • Implement customer journeys using automation tools within Marketing Cloud.

  • Differentiate the use cases for automation activities in Automation Studio and Journey Builder.

  • Define fundamental data management and structure terminology.

  • Use data segmentation tools to create targeted emails.

  • Apply a simple data model concept to a real-world scenario.

  • Define subscriber statuses, unsubscribe methods, and preferences.

  • Analyze marketing campaigns using common key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Solve a common marketing problem with troubleshooting guidance.

  • Implement testing methods and tools to ensure quality control.

  • Explain fundamental account and sending administration best practices.

  • Know where to go for more information, guidance, and support.

  • Describe Marketing Cloud platform capabilities.


Prework

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Lessons and Topics

Introduction to Salesforce Marketing Cloud

  • Describe Capabilities Across the Marketing Cloud

  • Know Where To Go for Support

Administration Essentials

  • Set Up an Account 

  • Send Setup Information

Data Management

  • Gather Contact Data

  • Generate Data Extensions

  • Segment Data 

  • Synchronize Data Extensions

Email Message Design and Creation

  • Design Email Messages

  • Organize Content

  • Create Content

Message Testing, Delivery, and Email Marketing Best Practices

  • Test Messages

  • Deliver Messages

  • Follow Email Marketing Best Practices

Marketing Automation

  • Discover Automation Studio

  • Explore Journey Builder

  • Learn About Journey Testing

Analytics and Troubleshooting

  • Track Performance

  • Generate Reports

Summary

  • Review the Capstone