Beginner

E-commerce Essentials

Build practical, job-ready skills in e-commerce essentials through guided lessons, applied exercises and knowledge checks. Complete the course at your own pace and earn a verifiable certificate when you pass the assessments.

54 min 9 lessons Beginner level
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Course content

Module 1: How e-commerce works

The moving parts of selling online.

  • The e-commerce model6 min
  • Choosing what to sell6 min
  • Marketplaces versus your own store6 min

Module 2: Converting visitors

Product pages, trust and checkout.

  • Product pages that sell6 min
  • Building trust6 min
  • A smooth checkout6 min

Module 3: Operations and growth

Fulfilment, service and repeat customers.

  • Fulfilment and delivery6 min
  • Returns and customer service6 min
  • Repeat customers6 min