Description

Learn the strategies and tactics that drive rapid business growth. This course covers growth hacking techniques, viral marketing, product-market fit, and how to build a growth engine that scales your business efficiently.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Growth Marketing
5 lectures • 87 min
Definition and key principles
Growth marketing vs. traditional marketing
Growth mindset and the role of data in growth marketing
Module 2: Understanding the Growth Funnel (AARRR Framework)
5 lectures • 87 min
Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, Revenue (AARRR)
Mapping customer journey and touchpoints
Identifying bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
Module 3: Setting Up for Success
5 lectures • 87 min
Setting SMART growth goals
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics
Building a growth team and culture
Module 4: Understanding Data and Analytics
5 lectures • 87 min
Types of data: qualitative vs. quantitative
Key analytics tools: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude
Building dashboards and interpreting data
Module 5: Customer Segmentation and Personas
5 lectures • 87 min
Segmenting customers based on behavior, demographics, and psychographics
Building customer personas for targeted marketing
Personalization strategies to drive engagement
Module 6: Data-Driven Decision Making
5 lectures • 87 min
Data-driven vs. gut-based decision-making
Using cohort analysis, funnel analysis, and churn analysis
Identifying actionable insights for growth
Module 7: Introduction to Customer Acquisition Channels
5 lectures • 87 min
Overview of paid, earned, and owned channels
Choosing the right channels for your business
Multi-channel vs. omni-channel strategies
Module 8: Paid Acquisition Strategies
5 lectures • 87 min
Social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
Search Engine Marketing (Google Ads, Bing Ads)
Display ads, retargeting, and programmatic advertising
Module 9: Organic Acquisition Strategies
5 lectures • 87 min
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) fundamentals
Content marketing strategies: blogs, videos, infographics, podcasts
Email marketing and lead nurturing
Module 10: User Onboarding Best Practices
5 lectures • 87 min
Designing frictionless onboarding flows
Identifying key activation metrics (KAMs)
Tools and software for onboarding optimization
Module 11: A/B Testing and Experimentation
5 lectures • 87 min
Designing effective A/B tests
Hypothesis development and testing frameworks
Analyzing results and implementing learnings
Module 12: Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
5 lectures • 87 min
Optimizing landing pages, sign-up forms, and checkout flows
Psychological triggers and persuasion tactics
Tools for CRO: Hotjar, Optimizely, VWO
Module 13: Understanding Retention and Churn
5 lectures • 87 min
Calculating and understanding churn rates
Importance of retention in growth marketing
Lifetime value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Module 14: Engagement and Retention Strategies
5 lectures • 87 min
Email marketing automation and drip campaigns
Push notifications, in-app messages, and SMS marketing
Loyalty programs and rewards
Module 15: Building a Community Around Your Brand
5 lectures • 87 min
Community-building strategies: forums, groups, events
Leveraging user-generated content (UGC)
Case studies of successful brand communities
Module 16: Understanding Referral Marketing
5 lectures • 87 min
Psychology behind referral programs
Designing and optimizing referral programs
Tools for referral marketing: ReferralCandy, Viral Loops
Module 17: Viral Marketing Strategies
5 lectures • 87 min
What makes content viral: emotional triggers, sharing mechanisms
Case studies of viral campaigns
Leveraging influencers and user-generated content for virality
Module 18: Growth Loops and Network Effects
5 lectures • 87 min
Understanding growth loops and how they differ from funnels
Types of growth loops: acquisition, retention, engagement
Building and scaling growth loops
Module 19: Introduction to Growth Hacking
5 lectures • 87 min
Definition and history of growth hacking
Growth hacking vs. growth marketing
The role of creativity and data in growth hacking
Module 20: Designing and Running Experiments
5 lectures • 87 min
Experimentation frameworks: ICE, PIE, TIR
Developing a growth hypothesis
Prioritization techniques and managing growth backlog
Module 21: Analyzing Experiment Results
5 lectures • 87 min
Statistical significance and p-values
Handling false positives and negatives
Presenting findings and iterating on successful experiments
Module 22: Introduction to Product-Led Growth
5 lectures • 87 min
What is Product-Led Growth (PLG)?
PLG vs. Sales-led vs. Marketing-led strategies
Examples of successful PLG companies
Module 23: Optimizing for User Experience (UX)
5 lectures • 87 min
UX/UI fundamentals for growth
Designing user-centric product experiences
Tools for UX optimization: Figma, Adobe XD
Module 24: Freemium, Free Trials, and Monetization Models
5 lectures • 87 min
Freemium model pros and cons
Designing effective free trials
Pricing strategies and revenue optimization
Module 25: Marketing Automation Tools and Techniques
5 lectures • 87 min
Introduction to marketing automation
Tools: HubSpot, Marketo, ActiveCampaign, etc.
Automation best practices and workflows
Module 26: CRM and Customer Data Platforms (CDPs)
5 lectures • 87 min
Role of CRM in growth marketing
Tools: Salesforce, Zoho, HubSpot CRM
Segmenting and nurturing leads with CDPs
Module 27: Leveraging AI and Machine Learning
5 lectures • 87 min
AI-driven personalization
Predictive analytics and forecasting
Chatbots and conversational marketing
Module 28: International Growth and Localization
5 lectures • 87 min
Strategies for entering new markets
Adapting product and marketing for different cultures
Localization vs. translation
Module 29: Growth Marketing for B2B vs. B2C
5 lectures • 87 min
Differences in B2B and B2C growth strategies
Key tactics for each type of business
Case studies of B2B and B2C growth strategies
Module 30: Building and Scaling Growth Teams
5 lectures • 87 min
Building cross-functional growth teams
Roles and responsibilities in a growth team
Fostering collaboration and a growth culture
Module 34: Emerging Trends and Technologies
5 lectures • 87 min
The rise of voice search and AI
Blockchain and decentralized marketing
Privacy regulations and their impact on growth marketing
Module 35: Future of Data Privacy and Ethics
5 lectures • 87 min
Understanding GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
Ethical considerations in data-driven marketing
Building trust with transparency and security
Module 36: Career Paths in Growth Marketing
5 lectures • 87 min
Roles and responsibilities in growth marketing
Essential skills and tools for growth marketers
Networking, continuing education, and career development