The ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ online certification course is offered for the students to engage in discussions about the behaviors and factors that impact the consumers of different products and services of the market that are crucial for the marketers. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam, an initiative of the government of India in association with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC), and is developed by the educational multimedia research center in Gujarat University. The classes for this program are conducted online through videos, lectures, and other online resources and evaluated through weekly assignments and a final exam. The duration of the program is twelve weeks.
The instructor for this online course is the academically and industrially qualified Dr. Mamta Brahmbhatt, the associate professor at the B.K. School of Professional and Management Studies, Gujarat University. The students of this training will gain insights on consumer marketing with understanding their behavior and the psychological aspects involved.
The Highlights
Online mode
Core course
Twelve weeks
Free training
AICTE approved
Undergraduate level program
Credit points
Programme Offerings
Online Classes
Course Modules
videos
Lectures
Interview
discussion forum
Books
references
Weekly Assignments
Credit Points
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
no
What you will learn
Marketing skillsDigital marketing skillsKnowledge of Psychology
The ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ certification syllabus is structured for the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of marketing with the following objectives,
To know about the basic theories that describe the buying behavior of the consumer.
To understand the concepts of motivation and perception associated with consumer behavior.
To get familiar with the aspects of communication and decision-making of consumers.
Principles that define the behavioral aspects of consumers.
The ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ online certification course is organized for the students and industry professionals such as the managers, market research analysts, customer service managers, and retailers to understand the different aspects of marketing techniques based on the behavioral aspects of consumers.
Admission Details
The students applying for the ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ certification by Swayam should register online through the course website,
Step 1: Go to the course page using the link below,
Step 3: Fill in the details and complete the registration.
Application Details
The candidates interested in joining the ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ online course should enter their Swayam course account details on the registration form if they had already registered in Swayam or can create a new account. Students can also join the program with Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account IDs.
The Syllabus
Lecture 1: Nature, scope & application, Characteristics of consumer Behaviour
Lecture 2: Importance of Consumer behavior in marketing decisions
Lecture 3: Role of consumer research, Consumer behavior - an interdisciplinary approach
Lecture 4: Introduction to ‘Industrial Buying
Lecture 5: Market Segmentation
Lecture 6: Targeting and positioning
Lecture 7: Characteristics of motivation, arousal of motives, Theories of needs & motivation: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs,
Lecture 8: Mclelland’s APA theory, Murray’s list of psychogenic needs,
Lecture 9: Bayton’s classification of motives, self-concept & its importance, types of involvement
Lecture 10: Personality & Consumer Behaviour: Importance of personality, theories of personality- Freudian theory, Jungian theory
Lecture 11: Neo-Freudian theory, Trait theory: Theory of self-images; Role of self-consciousness.
Lecture 12: Traits Approach and Types Approach to Personality
Lecture 13: Customer Perception
Lecture 14: Learning & Consumer Involvement
Lecture 15: Learning Theory – I (Classical Conditioning & Instrumental Conditioning)
Lecture 16: Learning Theory – II (Cognitive learning & Involvement theory)
Lecture 17: Customer Attitude
Lecture 18: Communication and Consumer Behavior
Lecture 19: Group Dynamics & consumer reference groups
Lecture 20: Family & Consumer Behaviour
Lecture 21: Role of Children in Buying Behaviour
Lecture 22: Determinants of social class, measuring & characteristics of social class
Lecture 23: Culture & Consumer Behaviour
Lecture 24: Opinion Leadership Process
Lecture 25: Definition of innovation, product characteristics, influencing diffusion, resistance to innovation, adoption process
Lecture 26: Consumer Decision making process
Lecture 27: Models of Consumer Decision making – I
Lecture 28: Models of Consumer Decision making –II
Lecture 29: Interview
Instructors
BK School of Business Management, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: How long is the duration of the ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ online course?
The course is conducted for twelve weeks.
2: How many credit points will I get for the ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ certification?
You will get three credits for this certification.
3: Which online platform offers the ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ online certification program?
The course is provided by the Swayam portal.
4: Will I get career support in the ‘CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR’ program?
No, you will not be provided with placement support in this program.