Consumer Behavior and Consumer Research
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Consumer Behavior and Consumer Research
This course is part of Consumer Psychology for Marketing Decisions Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Analyze consumer behavior and decision-making factors in modern marketing environments.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative consumer research to gather useful insights.
Apply consumer insights to segmentation, strategy, and data-driven marketing decisions.
Skills you'll gain
- Qualitative Research
- Marketing Effectiveness
- Decision Making
- Survey Creation
- Surveys
- Marketing Strategy and Techniques
- Marketing Strategies
- Consumer Behaviour
- Research Design
- Customer Analysis
- Marketing Psychology
- MarTech
- Target Market
- Research Methodologies
- Data Collection
- Market Research
- Customer Insights
- Data-Driven Marketing
- Branding
- Marketing
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June 2026
8 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learn how to analyze consumer behavior, conduct consumer research, and apply marketing insights to make effective business decisions in modern marketing environments. This course provides practical skills in consumer psychology, market segmentation, qualitative and quantitative research, and consumer decision analysis.
The course begins with the foundations of consumer behavior and marketing evolution, helping learners understand how businesses create customer value, build strong brands, and develop long-term customer relationships in technology-driven markets. Learners will also explore the consumer decision-making process and the importance of structured consumer research. As the course progresses, learners focus on consumer research methodologies, including primary research design, quantitative and qualitative research approaches, and modern data collection techniques. The course explains how marketers gather, analyze, and interpret consumer insights to support segmentation and strategic marketing decisions. Advanced learning focuses on applying behavioral insights, consumer psychology, and research findings to real-world business scenarios. Learners will understand how psychological and perceptual factors influence purchasing behavior and customer engagement. What makes this course unique is its integrated approach that combines consumer behavior, research methodologies, and marketing strategy into one cohesive learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently conduct consumer research, analyze buyer behavior, interpret consumer insights, and make data-driven marketing decisions in professional business environments.
This module introduces the fundamentals of consumer behavior and its role in modern marketing. It explores how businesses create value, build brand success, and foster customer relationships in a technology-driven environment. Learners will also understand the consumer decision-making process and the importance of structured consumer research.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 66 minutes
- Introduction to Consumer Behaviorβ’7 minutes
- Consumer Behaviour & The Marketing Conceptβ’6 minutes
- Brand Successβ’11 minutes
- Customer Trust & Retentionβ’8 minutes
- Impact of new technologies on marketing strategiesβ’10 minutes
- Difference between traditional & value based marketingβ’7 minutes
- Consumer Decision Making Modelβ’6 minutes
- Consumer Research Processβ’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Consumer Behavior & Marketing Evolutionβ’30 minutes
- Understanding Consumer Behavior Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Building Customer Relationshipsβ’10 minutes
- Consumer Decision Frameworkβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on consumer research methodologies, including primary research design, quantitative and qualitative approaches, and data collection tools. It highlights how marketers gather, measure, and analyze consumer insights to support informed decision-making and segmentation strategies.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 72 minutes
- Designing Primary Researchβ’8 minutes
- Online Focus Groupsβ’8 minutes
- Quantitative Researchβ’9 minutes
- Survey Researchβ’9 minutes
- Attitude Scalesβ’11 minutes
- Samplingβ’8 minutes
- Comparison of Qualitative & Quantitative Research Processβ’9 minutes
- Market Segmentationβ’10 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Consumer Research & Data Collection Techniquesβ’30 minutes
- Designing Consumer Researchβ’10 minutes
- Research Tools & Measurementβ’10 minutes
- Research Approaches & Segmentation Introβ’10 minutes
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