Building an Ideal Customer Profile & Buyer Personas
🎯 In B2B lead generation, it’s not about more leads—it’s about the right leads. This course gives SMEs and start-ups the clarity to define exactly who to target by building an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and creating realistic, human-centred buyer …
Overview
🎯 In B2B lead generation, it’s not about more leads—it’s about the right leads. This course gives SMEs and start-ups the clarity to define exactly who to target by building an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and creating realistic, human-centred buyer personas.
Why this matters: SMEs often waste time and money chasing poor-fit prospects. ICPs and personas act as your north star, aligning sales and marketing around accounts and decision-makers that truly convert.
Who it’s for:
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SME founders and growth leaders
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Sales & business development professionals
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Marketing teams planning campaigns with limited resources
What you’ll learn:
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📊 Core ICP elements: firmographics, technographics, strategy fit
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🛠 Practical data sources SMEs can access today (CRM, free tools, desk research)
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💡 Persona building: motivations, pain points, and buying triggers
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🔑 Activation: how to align teams and use profiles to sharpen messaging
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🌍 Sustainability: keeping ICPs and personas current as markets evolve
By the end, you’ll leave with one ICP, two draft personas, and a living playbook you can update as your SME grows.
👉 Enrol today and start winning the right opportunities, faster.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Section 1: The Case for PrecisionUnderstand why ICPs and personas are the foundation of efficient B2B lead generation.2
- Section 2: Crafting the Ideal Customer ProfileDefine the type of companies that are the best fit for your business.3
- Section 3: Bringing Personas to LifeTranslate the ICP into human stories that guide sales and marketing.3
- Section 4: Activating ICPs & PersonasAlign your organisation and campaigns around shared profiles.2
- Section 5: Evolving With Your MarketKeep your targeting accurate as your SME scales and markets shift.2
- Quiz and Certification1