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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Testing beats assumptions - systematic A/B testing transforms subjective opinions into objective performance data.

  • Small changes yield big insights - even simple subject line variations can reveal significant audience preferences.

  • Continuous testing builds competitive advantage - regular experimentation accumulates into substantial marketing knowledge over time.

  • Professional rigor through data - demonstrating testing competency signals advanced marketing maturity to managers and stakeholders.

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April 2026

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Email Metrics, Reporting & Campaign Strategy Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 2 modules in this course

Ready to transform guesswork into data-driven success? This Short Course was created to help marketing professionals accomplish systematic email testing that drives measurable results. By completing this course, you'll be able to design meaningful subject line tests, interpret performance data accurately, and implement winning variations that boost engagement rates across your campaigns.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: State the purpose of running A/B tests in email marketing Design a simple A/B test comparing two subject lines for a small test group This course is unique because it focuses on practical implementation skills that you can apply immediately to improve campaign performance and demonstrate professional marketing rigor. We need to remember tests are executed via ESPs, not inbox providers. To be successful in this project, you should have a background in basic email marketing concepts and familiarity with email service platforms.

Learners will master the fundamentals of email A/B testing and implement simple subject line tests to drive data-driven marketing decisions.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

3 videos•Total 15 minutes
  • Why Testing Beats Guessing•3 minutes
  • A/B Testing Basics•6 minutes
  • Setting Up a Basic Subject Line Test•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
  • Subject Line Testing Best Practices•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
  • A/B Testing Fundamentals•5 minutes

Learners will master A/B test execution and analysis, implementing systematic testing processes to transform email marketing data into actionable performance insights.

What's included

3 videos2 readings2 assignments

3 videos•Total 14 minutes
  • Quick Tests, Lasting Impact•2 minutes
  • From Test Setup to Action•6 minutes
  • Running a Live Subject Line Test•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 17 minutes
  • Interpreting Test Results Accurately•7 minutes
  • Designing and Evaluating a Subject Line A/B Test•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
  • Course Assessment - A/B Testing Mastery•15 minutes
  • Test Implementation and Analysis•5 minutes

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