The ICI marketing program designed in conjunction with industry leaders helps you learn the skills you need to succeed in marketing quickly and conveniently.
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Research the Market
On completion of this unit you will learn how to:
Collect and present information on the internal and external business environment
Investigate new or emerging factors in the market Record market data.
2
Identify Marketing Opportunities
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
Identify and present potential marketing opportunities to enable evaluation and selection of viable opportunities.
3
Profile the Market
On successful completion of this unit you should have the knowledge and skills required to profile the market. Specifically you should be able to:
Segment the market
Select targeting strategies and tactics
Profile the target segment
Develop positioning strategies
Implement strategies
4
Analyse Consumer Behaviour for Specific Markets
On successful completion of this unit you should have the knowledge and skills required to:
On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:
Prepare the presentation
Deliver a presentation
Review the presentation.
7
Design Direct Response Offers
On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:
Design offer components
Test direct response offers
Select offer pricing structure
Determine and design required customer service levels
8
Analyse Direct Marketing Databases
On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:
Collect data Enhance, cleanse and update data
Analyse and use data for direct marketing purposes.
9
Selling
Sales Promotion
Definitions
Merchandising
Functions
Working with distributors / middlemen
Contributing to the organization and operations
Promotion in Point of Purchase (P.O.P.)
Stimulating Middlemen Traffic
Cooperative Advertising Training Middlemen’s Salespersons
Incentivazing Middlemen’s Salespersons
Stimulating Consumers / Users
Sampling
Prizes
Contests
On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:
The Evolution of the Salesperson
Compensation of the Salesperson
The process of the Sale
Creative sale – Reasons that drive buying
AIDA: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action
How to develop a list of potential clients
Territory
Securing the interview
Effective interview
Objections, how to rebut them, Closing the Sale
Selection and Training of Salespersons
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Distribution And Channels Of Distribution
The Distributed Goods
The Function Of Distribution
Channels Of Distribution And Their Interrelation
The Self-Service outlet
Classifications Of Middlemen
Policies And Strategies Of Distribution
Zoning (Sales Territories) / Example Of Zoning
How Will You Benefit?
Fast track your career in marketing
Learn the inside secrets of how to become a marketing pro in months not years!
Study a marketing course that was designed in conjunction with marketing industry leaders
Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
Have access to a tutor
Easy interest free payment plans from as low as $49 per week
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
Career Prospects
The Role
Marketing is a business function which identifies and anticipates the wants and needs of consumers, determines which target market to serve, enables appropriate designs of products and programs and delivers these plans.
There is a role for marketers in virtually every section of business and those roles can be very diverse.
Employment Opportunities
Brand Management
Direct Marketing
Market Research & Analysis
Marketing Communications
Marketing Strategy
Product Management and Development
Trade Marketing
Earning Potential
Marketing graduates can expect to earn between $25k to 35k
Marketing Assistants can expect to earn between $35k to $50k
Marketing coordinators can expect to earn between $50k to $60k
Marketing Mangers can expect to earn between $90k to $120k
Marketing Director can expect to earn between $120k to $160k.
Course Levels Explained
ICI Certificate
This course leads to the awarding of an ICI Certificate of Completion. ICI Certificate level courses recognise the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Certificate holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Course Length
The average time within which students complete studies is:
ICI Certificate Level
24 weeks
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.
Study Mode : Online Learning
This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Recognition & Accreditation
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over one hundred and fifty countries around the world.
The courses offered by ICI are written by industry professionals and will assist in fast-tracking you into the new career of your choice.
The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:
Department of Defence
State of Queensland
Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry
Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation
Revenue SA (State of South Australia)
Metcash Trading Ltd Australia (IGA)
Navman Technologies
Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
Employment Directions Network / Department of Education & Training
Queensland Compensation
Calvin Klein
John Paul College
Darwin International Airport
Mitsubishi Corporation
Commonwealth Bank
HSBC
American Express
Clayton UTZ
Hennikers Solicitors
Villari Lawyers
UnitingCare
Aviva Australia Holdings,
Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice
Federal Workplace Authority
Centacare Employment Group
Mission Australia
MAX Employment
Gunnebo Australia (Security)
Brookfield Multiplex
Coca-Cola Amitil
Coles Myer Ltd
Already in the Profession or Industry?
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
All required study materials and course notes
Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
A tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs.
On successful completion of the course you will receive:
A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a marketing specialist
Transcripts indicating units completed
Letter of recommendation and validation forcurrent and future employers
Post-nominal letters placed after your namewhich indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. Forexample: John Smith, DipMkt
Job search assistance: Graduate CareerServices Program ( Click to learn more ).
Cut Off Date
Friday, 10th February 2023is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don’t miss out. Enrol today!
Course Investment & Payment Plans
How do I get started?
Click on one of the Enrol Now buttons below and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!
As an ICI student, you’ll be able to train at home in your spare time, learning in the easiest possible way. There are no classes or lectures to attend, and no need to leave your job or change your schedule.
Enrol, Study at Home, and Graduate
ICI is committed to the successful completion of your course. The typical ICI student experience goes like this:
The Enrolment Process
Begin Your Studies
Getting Help When You Need It
Getting Assessed
Graduation
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The Enrolment Process
Select the course that interests you. The International Career Institute website offers course overviews, course outlines, course fees, student testimonials, and information on career services for graduates.
When you are ready to enrol in a program, simply complete the online enrolment form, or call our toll-free number to speak with an enrolment adviser.
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Begin Your Studies
On enrolment students receive a welcome email and letter with instructions on how to login into your course and access your course and tutorial support. You will not be required to purchase any further materials. Courses are divided into modules with assessments located at the end of these modules. Assessments (written assignments) are based on what you have been learning about. No exams are involved.
Study at your own pace
One of the many great benefits of our courses is their modular format creates an easier and more effective way for you to learn. And with no need to follow a fixed timetable, you get to study and submit assignment for each module at your own pace.
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Getting Help When You Need It
Your courses are designed so that you can study independently. However, if you have a question about anything in your course, just contact one of our industry based tutors. Contact details are provided in your welcome email and letter. Your tutors are industry professionals who are ready to answer any questions about the course, assessments and industry for which you are training for.
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Get Assessed
At the end of modules you are asked to complete assignments. With no fixed assessment dates ICI students can submit their assessments at any time. This allows students to progress through the course at a pace that suits their needs. Assignments can be submitted via the student portal or email directly to the tutor.
Your assignments and projects will be graded on the following scale:
Grading scale
Lesson Grade (%)
Letter Equivalent
Rating
100 - 80
A
Outstanding level of achievement
79 - 60
B
High level of achievement
59 - 50
C
Satisfactory level of achievement
49 - 40
D
Marginal level of achievement
0 - 39
F
Failed to complete course requirements
You must pass all modules and achieve a minimum of a C or higher in all studies to graduate. Should you not pass an assignment you are able to retake assessments as many times as you need (free of charge) in order to improve your results. Full tutorial support is available to guide you towards successfully completing your course.
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Graduation
Graduates of the Institute are eligible for assistance under the Graduate Career Services Program which includes assistance in job searches (by career and region), preparing cover letters, tips on interviewing, and much more. As part of your graduation package, we offer a Certified Professional Resume Writer free of charge to help you compose your resume. All graduates receive a certificate of completion at the relevant level (Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma / Executive Diploma), transcripts and a letter of recommendation.