Learn how consumers think, learn, and make purchasing decisions using consumer psychology, persuasion techniques, and behavioral analysis. This course provides practical skills in consumer learning, attitude formation, communication strategies, and social and cultural behavior analysis for modern marketing environments.

Consumer Psychology and Persuasion Strategies

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Analyze consumer learning processes and evaluate attitude formation theories.
Apply communication and persuasion strategies to influence consumer decisions.
Assess cultural, social, and family influences on consumer buying behavior.
Skills you'll gain
- Human Learning
- Marketing Psychology
- Branding
- Social Sciences
- Communication Strategies
- Culture
- Consumer Behaviour
- Strategic Communication
- Global Marketing
- Advertising
- Marketing Communications
- Brand Loyalty
- Socioeconomics
- Persuasive Communication
- Customer Analysis
- Cultural Diversity
- Decision Making
- Sociology
- Influencing
- Learning Theory
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May 2026
Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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