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Marketing automation training

Master every layer of marketing automation — from contact data and email campaigns to CRM integration and advanced AI-powered strategies. This training gives you the practical skills to build, optimise, and scale automation programmes that generate real revenue. Whether you're new to automation or ready to level up, this course delivers the frameworks and hands-on knowledge you need to perform at a professional level.

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What you will learn:

You'll learn how to structure contact databases, build segmentation strategies, and design automated workflows that respond to real-time contact behaviour. The course covers email marketing automation, landing page optimisation, and A/B testing so you can improve conversion rates with confidence. You'll connect marketing automation platforms to CRM systems and configure lead handoff processes that align marketing and sales. Advanced modules cover omnichannel orchestration, predictive scoring, and AI-assisted content creation. You'll also develop the reporting and stakeholder communication skills needed to prove ROI and secure ongoing investment in your automation programmes.

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Course content

8 Chapters • 37 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of Marketing Automation

  • Lesson 1 • Business Value and ROI Drivers

    Examines why organisations invest in automation and how it generates measurable returns. Connects financial justification to strategic marketing goals.

  • Lesson 2 • Marketing Automation Ecosystem Overview

    Maps the landscape of platforms, integrations, and adjacent technologies. Helps learners understand where automation sits within the broader martech stack.

  • Lesson 3 • Core Components of Automation Systems

    Identifies the functional building blocks common to all automation platforms. Provides a mental model for evaluating any tool encountered later.

  • Lesson 4 • Defining Marketing Automation

    Clarifies the scope, purpose, and boundaries of marketing automation versus manual marketing. Establishes shared vocabulary used throughout the course.

Chapter 2See details

Contact Management and Data Strategy

  • Lesson 1 • Segmentation Strategies

    Explains how to divide contacts into meaningful groups based on behaviour, demographics, and lifecycle stage. Segmentation is the prerequisite for personalised automation.

  • Lesson 2 • Data Quality and Compliance Practices

    Addresses ongoing data maintenance, consent management, and privacy obligations. Clean, compliant data protects deliverability and organisational reputation.

  • Lesson 3 • Building and Importing Contact Lists

    Covers methods for collecting and importing contacts into an automation platform. Establishes data hygiene practices from the start.

  • Lesson 4 • Contact Properties and Custom Fields

    Teaches how to define and use standard and custom data fields to enrich contact records. Rich data enables precise targeting in later automation workflows.

  • Lesson 5 • Lead Scoring Fundamentals

    Introduces scoring models that rank contacts by engagement and fit. Scoring bridges data strategy and sales-ready lead identification.

Chapter 3See details

Email Marketing Automation Essentials

  • Lesson 1 • Email Design Principles for Automation

    Covers responsive layout, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency in automated emails. Good design directly improves open and click rates.

  • Lesson 2 • Email Testing and Optimisation

    Introduces A/B testing methodology and performance analysis for email campaigns. Continuous testing transforms email from a one-time send into an improving asset.

  • Lesson 3 • Automated Email Campaign Types

    Surveys the primary categories of automated email programs and their strategic purposes. Learners can select the right campaign type for each business goal.

  • Lesson 4 • Deliverability and Sender Reputation

    Explains the technical and behavioural factors that determine inbox placement. Strong deliverability is foundational to every email automation program.

  • Lesson 5 • Personalisation and Dynamic Content

    Teaches how to insert contact-specific data and conditional content blocks into emails. Personalisation increases relevance and conversion rates.

Chapter 4See details

Landing Pages and Conversion Assets

  • Lesson 1 • Calls to Action and Offer Design

    Teaches how to craft compelling CTAs and lead magnets that motivate contact action. Strong offers increase top-of-funnel volume for all downstream automation.

  • Lesson 2 • Landing Page Strategy and Structure

    Defines the role of landing pages in the automation funnel and the principles of high-converting page design. Strategy precedes execution for every page built.

  • Lesson 3 • Form Design and Optimisation

    Covers form field selection, layout, and friction reduction to maximise submission rates. Forms are the primary data capture mechanism for automation.

  • Lesson 4 • A/B Testing Conversion Assets

    Applies testing methodology to landing pages, forms, and CTAs to improve conversion rates. Connects testing skills from email chapter to conversion asset optimisation.

Chapter 5See details

Workflow and Automation Design

  • Lesson 1 • Workflow Testing and Quality Assurance

    Provides a systematic approach to testing workflows before going live. Thorough QA prevents costly errors and ensures contacts receive the correct experience.

  • Lesson 2 • Internal Notifications and Task Automation

    Explains how to automate sales alerts, task creation, and team notifications within workflows. Internal automation accelerates handoffs and reduces manual follow-up.

  • Lesson 3 • Designing Lead Nurture Sequences

    Covers how to map and build multi-touch nurture paths that move leads through the funnel. Nurture sequences are the most common automation use case in B2B and B2C.

  • Lesson 4 • Behavioural Trigger Automation

    Teaches how to fire automations based on real-time contact actions such as page visits and clicks. Behavioural triggers create timely, contextually relevant experiences.

  • Lesson 5 • Workflow Architecture Fundamentals

    Introduces triggers, actions, and conditions as the core building blocks of any workflow. Understanding this structure is required before building any automation.

Chapter 6See details

CRM Integration and Sales Alignment

  • Lesson 1 • Lead Handoff and MQL Definition

    Defines the criteria and process for passing marketing-qualified leads to sales. Clear handoff rules reduce friction and improve sales acceptance rates.

  • Lesson 2 • Sales Enablement Through Automation

    Shows how automation delivers contact intelligence and content to sales reps at the right moment. Automation-powered enablement shortens sales cycles.

  • Lesson 3 • CRM and Automation Platform Sync

    Explains how data flows between marketing automation and CRM systems. Proper sync configuration prevents data conflicts and ensures a single source of truth.

  • Lesson 4 • Closed-Loop Reporting Between Teams

    Covers how to track leads from first touch through closed revenue using integrated data. Closed-loop reporting proves marketing's contribution to pipeline.

Chapter 7See details

Analytics, Reporting, and Optimisation

  • Lesson 1 • Funnel and Conversion Analysis

    Covers how to analyse drop-off points and conversion rates across the full automation funnel. Funnel analysis identifies the highest-impact optimisation opportunities.

  • Lesson 2 • Key Metrics and KPI Frameworks

    Establishes the essential metrics for evaluating automation programs across email, workflows, and conversion. A clear KPI framework focuses optimisation efforts.

  • Lesson 3 • Attribution and Campaign ROI

    Explains multi-touch attribution models and how to calculate the ROI of automation campaigns. Attribution connects marketing spend to revenue outcomes.

  • Lesson 4 • Continuous Optimisation Frameworks

    Introduces structured processes for ongoing testing, learning, and improvement of automation programs. Systematic optimisation compounds performance gains over time.

  • Lesson 5 • Building Automation Dashboards

    Teaches how to design and configure dashboards that surface the most important performance data. Dashboards enable fast, informed decisions without manual reporting.

Chapter 8See details

Advanced Automation Strategy and Scaling

  • Lesson 1 • Scaling and Maturity Roadmapping

    Provides a framework for assessing current automation maturity and planning a growth roadmap. Roadmapping aligns automation investment with long-term business strategy.

  • Lesson 2 • Automation Governance and Documentation

    Establishes naming conventions, change management, and audit processes for large automation libraries. Governance prevents technical debt and enables team scalability.

  • Lesson 3 • Omnichannel Automation Orchestration

    Extends automation beyond email to coordinate SMS, ads, social, and web personalisation. Omnichannel orchestration delivers consistent experiences across every touchpoint.

  • Lesson 4 • Advanced Segmentation and Personalisation

    Covers predictive segmentation, behavioural scoring, and AI-assisted personalisation at scale. Advanced personalisation drives measurable lifts in engagement and revenue.

  • Lesson 5 • Team Structure and Enablement

    Addresses how to organise, train, and enable teams to execute automation programs effectively. The right team structure multiplies the impact of automation investment.

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This course is for you:

  • Marketing coordinator: ready to grow beyond manual campaign execution tasks.

  • Digital marketing generalist: looking to specialize in a high-demand technical discipline.

  • Small business owner: wanting to automate customer outreach without hiring a full team.

  • Sales operations professional: seeking to strengthen alignment between CRM and marketing workflows.

  • Career changer: transitioning into marketing technology from an adjacent business role.

  • Marketing manager: responsible for pipeline results but lacking a scalable automation system.

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