Course overview
If you have a knack for bringing together the technological and the commercial, then a career in e-business could be right for you. Take your passion to the career level with our e-commerce training course to gain the skills you need to run an e-business or ecommerce department.
Our online learning programme allows you to study a course designed in conjunction with industry professionals and successful e-business owners, with flexible schedules giving you the chance to fit your studies around your existing commitments.
Job outcomes
You could work in:
- Information technology
- Website management
- Marketing and e-marketing
- Information and communications advisory services
- e-Business consultancy
- Project management
- Customer services or sales
- Commerce strategy
- Administrative or office supervision
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
Students typically complete their studies within 24 weeks.
Entry requirements
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our e-commerce training course.
Course features
- Study a course designed with the input of senior managers and consultants within the ecommerce industry
- Advance your career as an ecommerce manager
- Set your own timetable and complete the learning programme at your own pace
- Have feedback and guidance provided by your own personal tutor
- Study remotely to save time and money
- Make the most of a 10% reduction in the course fee by paying upfront, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan
Professional recognition
Accredited by the IAPCC
Delivery
This e-commerce course takes place entirely online via a distance learning programme. Also known as correspondence learning, this type of programme allows you to fit your studies around any existing commitments you have, from work to family. Learn and complete assessments wherever and whenever you like, with access to advice and assistance from your own personal tutor.
Studying with ICI takes away the hassle and costs associated with commuting to and from classes, helping you to save yourself time and money. As well as being highly convenient, our ecommerce course is designed to be engaging and practical.
Subjects
What is e-business?
What are the benefits?
Creating additional revenue
Reaching more customers and markets
Improving marketing and promotions
Meet the needs and expectations of customers
Making it easier for people to do business with you
Getting started
Researching the opportunities
Customer relationship management
Distribution and logistics
Exporting
Marketing and promotion
Key issues to consider
Security
Estimating budgets
Identifying the target audience
Writing an e-business plan
Website concepts
The Database
Getting a website name
Choosing and preparing web content
Marketing and your website
The look and feel
E-commerce – selling on your website
Developing the website
Writing the development brief
Selecting the web developer
What to look for in a developer
About Protecting and Security
What part of my business is at risk?
What are the sources of threats to my business
Maintaining e-business systems
Website content maintenance
Quality assurance
Making improvements
Technical maintenance
Legal issues: Privacy laws, Defamation, Taxation, conditions, Intellectual property, Copyright, Trademarks, Confidential information, Jurisdiction, Spam and ethical e-marketing
Promoting your website
Developing a promotional strategy
registering with search engines
Helping search engines find your website
Advertising your website
Budgeting for maintenance
About Improving
Evaluating your e-business
Procurement over the Internet
Managing the supply chain and logistics
Putting your catalogue online
E-marketplaces
Exporting
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is an independent and private provider of online education.
ICI students are given skills that will change their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers via its strong links to industry.
The Institute currently offers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of adult learners regardless of location or prior experience and education.
