E-Commerce & Online Business · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 1 of 5 · 10 guided hours

Introduction to E-Commerce

Understand how online selling works and choose where to start.

Learning objectives

  • Describe e-commerce models
  • Choose a starting platform
  • Build trust with online buyers

Topics

  • B2C, B2B and C2C
  • marketplaces and social commerce
  • own online store
  • platform choice
  • trust signals
  • consumer protection

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 E-Commerce Models

    Understand the different ways goods and services are sold online.

    B2C and B2Bmarketplacessocial commerceown store

  2. Lesson 2 Choosing a Starting Platform

    Pick the platform that fits your customers and resources.

    where customers arecosts and feeseffortcontrol

  3. Lesson 3 Building Buyer Trust

    Help buyers feel safe buying from you online.

    real photosreviewsclear policiescontact details

Practical activity

Compare three ways to sell a chosen product online and choose a starting platform.

Expected outcomes

  • Informed platform choice
  • Awareness of buyer trust

Assessment

Platform comparison reviewed.

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