Building a memorable brand requires more than great products, it demands clear identity, strategic storytelling, and consistent visibility across every touchpoint. This course offers a complete, practical journey into how brands earn recall, build trust, and sustain strong awareness in competitive markets. Through real case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on branding tools, you’ll learn how to shape perception, increase reach, and measure what matters.


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What you'll learn
Understand how brands capture attention through visibility cues, memory triggers, and consistent audience touchpoints across channels.
Build compelling brand stories and identity systems that strengthen recognition and shape how audiences emotionally connect with your brand.
Use digital channels, creative formats, and platform-based strategies to expand reach and grow audience familiarity at scale.
Track awareness growth using performance metrics, sentiment data, and dashboards that help refine campaigns for sustained impact.
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December 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module lays the foundation for understanding how and why brands capture audience attention and trust. Through a blend of storytelling videos, interactive tools, and real-world case studies, learners will explore the key components of brand awareness—visibility, recognition, recall, and reputation—and how each influences consumer perception. The module dives into the psychology of how consumers remember brands, differentiating between recall and recognition, and examines global and local campaigns from leaders like Nike and Airbnb. Learners will engage in practical simulations such as “Build-A-Brand” and “Brand Match” to experiment with awareness strategies and evaluate what drives memorability. By the end of the module, participants will be able to analyze successful awareness initiatives, identify core awareness metrics, and perform a mini brand audit using provided frameworks.
What's included
9 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on building a strong brand identity and positioning it effectively in the market. Learners will discover how visual and verbal elements—such as logos, color schemes, tone, and messaging—shape audience perception and brand trust. Through interactive tools like “Identity Builder” and “Persona Creator,” participants will design cohesive brand systems and develop audience profiles using segmentation and targeting techniques. The module also introduces positioning frameworks, competitive mapping, and differentiation strategies, supported by real-world case studies such as Slack’s rebranding and Tesla vs. Toyota’s market positioning. By integrating these concepts, learners will craft a strategic brief that connects identity, audience insight, and value proposition into a unified brand direction. By the end of this module, participants will be able to clearly define what makes a brand distinctive, apply targeting strategies to align with consumer needs, and position their brand for lasting market relevance.
What's included
8 videos3 readings4 assignments
This module equips learners with the knowledge and tools to expand brand reach in the digital landscape. This module explores how social media platforms, paid advertising, and owned media work together to build awareness and engagement. Learners will gain practical experience using digital tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, and Google Trends to measure reach, analyze audience behavior, and refine campaign performance. Through interactive plugins such as “Media Mixer,” “Tool Tracker,” and “Planner Pro,” participants will design mock digital campaigns, match tools to KPIs, and craft effective content calendars tailored to specific platforms and audiences. The lessons emphasize storytelling, content alignment, and consistency as key drivers of visibility. By the end of this module, learners will be able to develop integrated digital awareness strategies that combine the right channels, tools, and content to maximize impact.
What's included
8 videos3 readings4 assignments
This module focuses on evaluating, interpreting, and enhancing the effectiveness of branding efforts. Learners will explore key performance metrics such as impressions, reach, engagement, and brand lift to understand how awareness translates into measurable impact. The module introduces advanced techniques in brand sentiment analysis and social listening to gauge audience perception and respond proactively to feedback or crises. Through hands-on tools like “KPI Challenge,” “Listening Lab,” and “Dashboard Designer,” participants will learn how to connect data to insights, visualize results, and create dynamic reporting dashboards using platforms like Google Data Studio and Tableau. Real-world examples and case exercises guide learners in identifying what drives positive brand sentiment and sustained visibility. By the end of this module, participants will be able to build comprehensive measurement frameworks, interpret performance data with confidence, and optimize campaigns for long-term brand growth—culminating their learning journey with data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies.
What's included
8 videos4 readings4 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
It’s designed for marketers, founders, brand managers, creators, and early professionals who want to improve brand visibility and build long-term awareness across digital and traditional channels.
Not required. The course introduces all core concepts with examples, templates, and guided exercises so beginners and intermediates can follow easily.
The course is structured for 4 weeks at 3–4 hours per week, but you can complete it at your own pace faster or slower depending on your schedule.
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