Consumer behavior courses can help you learn market segmentation, buyer decision processes, and the impact of culture on purchasing habits. You can build skills in analyzing consumer data, creating effective marketing strategies, and understanding psychological triggers that influence buying decisions. Many courses introduce tools like surveys, analytics software, and customer relationship management systems, that support gathering insights and tailoring marketing efforts to meet consumer needs.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Solution Design, Ideation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Product Development, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Sustainability Reporting, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Lead Generation, Multimedia, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Robotic Process Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Embedded Software, Algorithms, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Programming Principles, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Programming, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Design
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Security Awareness, Wireless Networks, Information Privacy, General Networking, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Consumer Behaviour, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks