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Test Email Variations

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design and launch A/B tests for subject lines, content, and send timing 

  • Analyze test results using statistical significance and sample size 

  • Evaluate and optimize lifecycle email campaigns using testing insights 

  • Use tools like Mailchimp and Klaviyo to run and interpret experiments 

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June 2026

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This course is part of the Email Marketing Foundations Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Effective email optimization begins with structured testing rather than assumptions about what audiences might prefer. This module introduces the practical foundations of A/B testing, including variable selection, test structure, audience control, and setup workflows used in lifecycle marketing campaigns. You will explore how marketers design reliable tests for audience groups, subject lines, content, and timing decisions, then apply those concepts directly in Mailchimp through a hands-on testing workflow. The module emphasizes disciplined experimentation and operational decision-making over isolated campaign tactics. By the end of this module, you will be able to configure and launch structured email A/B tests aligned to specific campaign objectives.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments

Running an A/B test is only valuable if marketers can accurately interpret the results and determine whether observed differences are meaningful. This module helps marketers move beyond surface-level metrics by focusing on statistical significance, result interpretation, and practical analysis techniques used to evaluate email performance tests. You will practice identifying statistically meaningful differences, spotting performance patterns, and deciding whether a result supports optimization, further testing, or no change. By the end of this module, you will be able to assess email testing outcomes for statistical significance and identify actionable insights that support campaign improvement.

What's included

2 videos2 readings2 assignments

High-performing lifecycle campaigns rely on systematic testing strategies that prioritize the variables most likely to influence engagement and conversion outcomes. This module focuses on evaluating testing plans across subject lines, email content, and send timing while balancing operational constraints and marketing objectives. You will explore how different variables affect subscriber behavior and practice designing optimization strategies within Klaviyo and Mailchimp environments. The module emphasizes structured experimentation planning and practical workflow integration across lifecycle marketing operations. By the end of this module, you will be able to evaluate and recommend testing approaches that improve lifecycle campaign performance through data-informed optimization decisions.

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2 videos2 readings3 assignments

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