
Leverage predictive analytics for smarter, data-driven growth marketing.
In this course, you will develop the skills to effectively harness data analytics to optimize marketing performance and drive revenue. You will learn how to segment and size markets, deploy more effective cross-selling and upselling strategies, and forecast sales and customer lifetime value. By the end of the course, you will be able to leverage predictive analytics to identify the right customers, market to them effectively, and develop more impactful marketing campaigns to accelerate business growth.
Explore the aims and techniques of multiple business analytics models.
Familiarize yourself with the B2B and B2C case studies that will be used throughout this course.
Consider methodology that reflects a data-driven culture.
Identify data sources for B2B and B2C models.
Evaluate internal and external data used in prospecting, customer segmentation, and lead qualification.
Examine whether to invest in specific data sources.
Align suitable rules to ensure high, reliable data quality.
Determine when audience segmentation is needed.
Examine various techniques such as off-the-shelf, rule-based and k-means segmentation.
Develop effective contact strategies based on segmentation for B2B and B2C companies.
Develop effective targeted marketing campaigns using predictive analytics and audience segmentation.
Identify appropriate target audiences for B2B and B2C marketing.
Measure marketing efforts’ success.
Evaluate prospecting approach examples from marketing campaigns and compare them with the course case studies.
Calculate metrics such as cost per conversion (CPC), cost per acquisition (CPA), and marginal cost.
Explore how and when to use linear or logistic regression for audience sizing.
Implement audience sizing and cutoff points based on KPIs such as ROI and ROAS.
Activities include selecting the right type of regression and targeting based on profitability.
Optimize product offerings through analytics metrics.
Evaluate segment- and probability-based predictive models.
Size and strategize target audiences with better accuracy.
Complete a project on optimizing a chosen product offering.
Discover the principles of customer lifetime value (CLV).
Examine customer loyalty strategies with CLV.
Explore how to plan campaigns with CLV as a central component.
Analyze CLV across different industries.
Ensure that your marketing strategy follows best practices in data ethics, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Assess the inherent challenges in predictive modeling.
Learn how to avoid predictive modeling pitfalls.
Develop a cohesive annual marketing and prospecting plan.
Learners will need proficiency in Excel to apply course learnings, and a professional-level PowerPoint presentation will be required for the final project.
Analyze, interpret, and leverage data to target the right audience.
Segment audiences effectively to optimize contact strategies.
Measure the impact and effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Predict future customer purchases and forecast Customer Lifetime Value (CLV).
Use marketing-applied predictive analytics to inform strategic decision-making across functions such as marketing, operations, and finance.
Apply predictive analytics to real business challenges for practical experience.
Mid-to-senior professionals looking to upskill and expand their expertise in modern analytics. Their goals include enhancing functional performance, leveraging data for career growth, and applying analytics with both managerial and technical acumen.
Consultants looking to enhance their analytical skills to provide data-driven recommendations, with a need to leverage data for efficiency, forecasting, and competitive advantage.
Entrepreneurs and founders looking to leverage data-driven insights for growth and competitive advantage by predicting customer behavior, optimizing inventory, and increasing conversions.
Early-career professionals seeking to upskill in predictive modeling and its real-world business applications.
By successfully completing the course, you will receive a credential from the University of Chicago, a digital badge, and earn 4.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). You will also become part of the UChicago network.
Data and predictive analytics have become crucial for businesses aiming to drive growth, optimize strategy, and outpace competition. This demand calls for data-savvy marketing professionals who can turn cross-functional insights into action and translate complex data into measurable results.

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