Continuing Education:
Certificate in Marketing for SMEs
General description:
Allow participants to understand the basis of marketing for SMEs to enable them to answer to the present challenges of markets taking into account the deep changes in consumer behaviour and the increased presence of e-commerce. The challenges of SMEs are studied as they require a specific approach
Content or programme:
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What is marketing?
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Understanding the market and the needs of clients
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Establish a marketing strategy
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The marketing plan
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The marketing mix
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The corporate environment
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Purchasing behaviour
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Market segmentation and choice of target
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Positioning
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Price
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Communication
Aim of the course:
Allow the participants to understand the basics of marketing to establish or better manage their project or SME by identifying the market and the needs of the target customers.
The programme covers new techniques in the use of social media and the constraints of SMEs.
Purpose of the training:
At the end of the training the participant will be able to:
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Define the importance of marketing in his/her project of the corporation
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Create a marketing plan
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Analyse the market
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Understand the consumer’s behaviour
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Positioning relative to the competition
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Target potential clients
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Establish a price allowing the company to be profitable
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Create a targeted communication campaign.
Teaching methodology:
The trainer uses different approaches to teaching which will allow participants to exchange with the trainer and with the other participants. The methods used include in-class presentations, homework, group or individual assignments, discuss in class their personal issues as well as their daily work contacts.
Employment Opportunities:
SME owner, sales manager, sales assistant, sales personnel, buyers.
Planning of Courses:
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What is marketing?
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Understanding the market and client needs
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Establish a marketing strategy
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Practical exercise
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The marketing plan
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Practical exercise
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The marketing mix
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Practical exercise
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The environment of the company
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Buyer behaviour
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Practical exercise
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Market segmentation and target market
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Practical exercise
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Positioning
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Practical exercise
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Price
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Practical exercise
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Communication
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Practical exercise
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Final exam
Certification:
Certificate of SWISS UMEF in Marketing for SME
Duration:
60 hours of teaching + 2 hours of exam
Start of the course:
May, June and October
Schedules:
18h00 to 21h30
Frequency:
Twice a week
The maximum number of participants:
18 participants
Location of the course:
Château d'Aïre, Route d'Aïre 185-187, 1219 Aïre - Geneva
Course price:
1'390 CHF
Target audience:
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Owners and employees of SMEs
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All persons in retraining or advanced training
Admission requirements:
Sufficient mastery of English to be able to follow the course and the explanations of the trainer, as well as being able to read the theory in the documents provided.
Pay a part of your "continuing education" thanks to the annual check of Fr. 750 granted by the Canton of Geneva.
