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Ecommerce Management

A practical Business Nous course in the Start & Grow track.

17 sessions118 lessons4 hours of study Written lessonsWorkbook includedCertificate

What you'll learn

  • Getting to Know E-Commerce
  • E-Commerce Building Blocks
  • Software Options and Solutions
  • Building Your Online Store
  • The Finishing Touches
  • Wrap-Up
  • Creating an Engaging User Experience
  • Transaction Management
  • M-Commerce
  • E-Commerce Analytics

Course content

17 sessions · 118 lessons · ~4 hours · first 2 lessons free

Part 113 lessons
  • Your Velsoft training package contains the following itemsFree2 min
  • Name of WorkshopFree2 min
  • A bottle of water2 min
  • Our Top 10 Training Tips2 min
  • Soft ball or object2 min
  • Writing for the Web2 min
  • Games that Teach, by Steve Sugar2 min
  • Extra markers and pens2 min
  • How to Use This Guide2 min
  • Provide their personal contact information2 min
  • Social E-Commerce2 min
  • Location-Based E-Commerce2 min
  • Top-Level Page2 min
Session One: Course Overview8 lessons
  • Setting the Stage2 min
  • Some common ground rules include2 min
  • Where they can find break and restroom facilities2 min
  • What the classroom food and drink policy is2 min
  • Protect your intellectual property2 min
  • Wait for the product to be delivered to you2 min
  • Any of the above2 min
  • All of the above2 min
Session Two: Getting to Know E-Commerce4 lessons
  • A Brief History2 min
  • Why Do Customers Buy Online?2 min
  • The Six Models2 min
  • The Language of E-Commerce2 min
Session Three: E-Commerce Building Blocks7 lessons
  • Whatís Your Goal?2 min
  • The E-Commerce Business Plan2 min
  • Products and Services5 min
  • Online pricing strategies usually take one of the following forms2 min
  • Fixed fees for each product and service2 min
  • What makes them unique in the marketplace2 min
  • Word of mouth2 min
Session Four: Software Options and Solutions4 lessons
  • Software and Services Required for E-Commerce Businesses2 min
  • If there is a guaranteed uptime percentage2 min
  • Out of the Box2 min
  • CD player or computer with upbeat music2 min
Session Five: Building Your Online Store19 lessons
  • Your Internet Address2 min
  • Overall Site Organization2 min
  • A call to action usually includes a phrase like2 min
  • Navigating Through Your Site2 min
  • Menus and Categories2 min
  • Product name using optimized keywords for search engine indexing2 min
  • Social media and sharing links2 min
  • Shopping Cart Features2 min
  • The Checkout Process2 min
  • Review order details2 min
  • Optimizing Your Checkout Process2 min
  • Daytime and evening telephone number2 min
  • Order Confirmation Page2 min
  • Estimated shipping dates and tracking information2 min
  • Link to feedback surveys2 min
  • Additional Site Elements2 min
  • Frequently Asked Questions2 min
  • Privacy and Information Gathering Policies2 min
  • Social Media Integration2 min
Session Six: The Finishing Touches5 lessons
  • Testing, Launching, and Updating2 min
  • How effective is our search tool?2 min
  • What parts of the website did not work well?2 min
  • Launching the Site2 min
  • Split and Multivariate Testing2 min
Day One Wrap-Up1 lesson
  • Overview10 min
Session Seven: Creating an Engaging User Experience7 lessons
  • Designing Engaging Web Content2 min
  • Using fonts that are easy to read2 min
  • Making sure that pages load quickly2 min
  • Leverage User-Generated Content2 min
  • Flexible images and media2 min
  • Have you seen websites use phrases like this?2 min
  • Personalization and Customization2 min
Session Eight: Transaction Management2 lessons
  • What They Are2 min
  • Where They Are Used2 min
Session Nine: M-Commerce2 lessons
  • Top M-Commerce Retailers2 min
  • Well-designed mobile apps2 min
Session Ten: E-Commerce Analytics6 lessons
  • Visitors and Views2 min
  • Shopping Cart Metrics2 min
  • Checkout Conversion Rate/Abandonment Rate2 min
  • Tracking Referrers and Keywords2 min
  • E-Commerce Management Tools2 min
  • A Final Note2 min
Session Eleven: Supporting Your E-Commerce Business5 lessons
  • Source or create the product2 min
  • Sales and Marketing6 min
  • Use split and multivariate testing to continually improve website2 min
  • Respond to customer inquiries as soon as possible2 min
  • One blindfold per participant2 min
Session Twelve: Marketing Your E-Commerce Business6 lessons
  • The Purpose of the Plan2 min
  • Web and Mobile2 min
  • The Final Element2 min
  • Creating Promotions that Make You Money2 min
  • Increase sales for an existing product by a certain amount2 min
  • Lead-In Product Offer3 min
Session Thirteen: Security and Fraud Awareness7 lessons
  • Protecting their personal and financial information2 min
  • In order to fulfill these responsibilities, you need to know2 min
  • Building Trust with Customers2 min
  • Your Responsibilities to Your Business2 min
  • About Intellectual Property2 min
  • Fair Use Considerations2 min
  • Context of the re-use and media used2 min
Session Fourteen: Rules and Regulations17 lessons
  • Contraband and Restricted Goods2 min
  • Duty and Taxes2 min
  • Data Collection Points2 min
  • Credit card details2 min
  • What the policy does and does not apply to2 min
  • Print on Demand4 min
  • Did you find any broken links?2 min
  • Here are some sites that you can use for the test2 min
  • More than one smartphone2 min
  • I have these resources to help me2 min
  • Recommended Reading List2 min
  • Workshop InformationName of WorkshopLocation of CourseCourse Length2 min
  • Good-quality image or video2 min
  • What does the ìmî in ìm-commerceî stand for?2 min
  • Offering products or services via a paid subscription2 min
  • Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys2 min
  • Personal Action Plan2 min
Exercises & tools5 lessons
  • How to Use the Assessment Tools2 min
  • None of the above2 min
  • Monitored2 min
  • Course Evaluation2 min
  • Strongly Agree2 min

About this course

A practical Business Nous course in the Start & Grow track.

Every lesson is written out in full — this is the complete course, not a summary. You read it, watch the narrated video, and do the exercise against your own business. The workbook is yours to download, print and keep. Finish the lessons and you earn a Business Nous certificate.

Who it's for

Small business owners, managers and ambitious employees who want practical know-how rather than academic theory. No prior study is needed — start where you are and work at your own pace.