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Behavioural Economics Certificate
Master the psychology behind consumer behaviour and learn practical strategies to influence choice.
Ready to get inside your customers' heads?
This in-depth certificate unpacks the psychology and behavioural patterns that shape consumer decisions.
You'll explore how emotions, biases and context drive behaviour. And learn how to apply these insights strategically to create campaigns that truly resonate.
With behavioural economics on your side, you’ll have the tools to influence choice, sharpen your messaging and design products and experiences people actually want.
What you’ll learn
You'll explore the psychology behind consumer decisions and build skills you can apply straight away. By the end of this certificate, you'll be able to:
- Understand the biases and behavioural patterns that drive consumer choice
- Design experiments to test and validate behavioural insights
- Use behavioural science principles to inform your product decisions and campaigns
- Create more attractive offers and promotions
- Guide consumers toward choices that benefit them and your brand
Ready to get inside your customers' heads?
This in-depth certificate unpacks the psychology and behavioural patterns that shape consumer decisions.
You'll explore how emotions, biases and context drive behaviour. And learn how to apply these insights strategically to create campaigns that truly resonate.
With behavioural economics on your side, you’ll have the tools to influence choice, sharpen your messaging and design products and experiences people actually want.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to behavioural science
- What is behavioural economics?
- Why behavioural economics matters in marketing
- 3 ways to harness behavioural economics in your work
Module 2: Key behavioural insights
- Why observing behaviour beats listening to consumer claims
- Why we overestimate the importance of target audiences
- Why context matters more than you think
Module 3: The biases behind iconic campaigns
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- De Beers: How anchoring created the diamond engagement ring tradition
- Nespresso: Using price relativity to position premium coffee at home
Module 4: The Behavioural Economics framework
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Frame works MINDSPACE and EAST
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The government implementation of Behavioural Economics
Module 5: Make it easy
- How small friction points influence behaviour (suicide prevention case studies)
- How brands suffer from choice paralysis and what to do about it
Module 6: How to run a robust experiment
- Setting up your hypothesis
- Understanding the context within your data
- Reaching meaningful conclusions
Module 7: Make it attractive
- Why consumers don't weigh up decisions rationally
- How to make prices appear more attractive
- How to make promotions more compelling
Module 8: Make it social
- Why consumers look to others when making decisions
- How to use social proof creatively
- When social proof can backfire
Module 9: Make it timely
- Why timing affects how well a message lands
- How to capitalise on the fresh start effect
- Why you should emphasise the peak and final moments of customer experience
Module 10: Assessment (Optional)
You'll receive an ADMA Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
If you want to go further, complete the optional final assessment (a 1-hour exam) to earn an ADMA Behavioural Economics Certificate Digital Badge – a verified credential you can share on LinkedIn and across your network.
Who should do this course?
This course is at an Advanced Learning Level. It’s time to see the bigger picture. You’ve applied these skills multiple times, and now you’re ready to optimise them, use them as part of a broader marketing story and cement your abilities as an experienced marketer that understands the whole journey.
Share your achievement
At the successful completion of this course, you will earn a verified ADMA Digital Badge. This badge can be shared on your social channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook for your colleagues, friends, and family to see.
Find out more about ADMA Digital Badges
Why choose ADMA?
Always future-focused
Marketing never stands still, and neither do we.
Our courses prepare you for what’s now and what’s next, with practical strategies you can apply immediately in your role.
Trusted by market leaders
As Australia’s leading authority on the future of marketing, we’re a trusted voice in a fast-moving industry.
Our members include marketing trailblazers and world-leading brands.
Created by industry, for industry
Our courses are written and led by powerhouse industry professionals.
Which means you’ll get up-to-date insights and direct access to an expert working in the field.
What is the class format?
The course is 100% online. Choose when and where you study, with optimised content for desktop, tablet and mobile experiences - you're in the driver's seat.
Key Certificate Outcomes:
- Learn about consumer behavior patterns and psychology and study behavioural economics examples.
- Understand how to change your customers’ behavior and mechanisms that drive your customers’ choice will help marketers develop a better value proposition that will fit their target audience.
Get access to the classroom
AU$2,845.00 PER PERSON
*Including GST
Member AU$2,418.25 PER PERSON
Course Details
Online / self-paced