This course introduces students to the world of marketing. Students will learn about marketing fundamentals, economics, and the marketing functions.
Creativity, problem-solving, research, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking are stressed.
Prerequisite: none
Industry Credential: Precision Exams by YouScience ~ Marketing 1
**Students enrolled in this course are required to join the SJH DECA Chapter as part of the course and will have access to extra resources as well as competitive events associated with the course material (there may be other related expenses for travel to compete in off-campus events).**
Crash Course
We will use the Crash Course website throughout this course to extend learning on various lesson topics and concepts.
Design & Creativity
Please remember when submitting assignments for this course that you are expected to use design and creativity elements discussed throughout the course. These design elements should be relevant to the topic you are presenting or displaying.
Please note: You will lose points on assignments when no, minimal, or basic program templates are used!
First Day of Class
Course Overview
Safety - Workplace, School, Computer
CTE Programs ~ CTSOs
Skill Building
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Business & Marketing
Lesson 2 - Marketing Plan
Lesson 3 - Marketing in the Economy
Spring 2026 ~ TBA
As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to take the YouScience Marketing Certification.
Employers prioritize skills and knowledge over education in many careers. But, students need proof of these skills and knowledge.
YouScience Industry Certifications offer students entry- to mid-level certifications that act as tangible proof of their skills and knowledge. Proof that helps them enter the workforce or skip entry-level college courses, gain preferred hiring status, or earn a wage increase.
YouScience Marketing I Exam Information
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YouScience by Precision Exams
Use this link to register your account.
Spring 2026 ~ TBA
As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to take the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification course. After completing each lesson, take the lesson quiz attached to the Schoology post. The grades for the quizzes will be averaged together and recorded as your last high grade in Q2!
Discover the new Fundamentals of Digital Marketing course and learn about current digital marketing topics, from AI tools to video marketing.
Use this link to start the course, and bookmark the page so you can easily find it: Google Skill Shop
Spring 2025
2nd Block: Marketing Course Exam - Wednesday, June 3rd
3rd Block: Marketing Course Exam - Thursday, June 4th
Seniors & Junior Marshals - TBA