Course Syllabus

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Course Description

Welcome to this course on eBay: How to Buy and How to Sell on eBay. Whether you're looking for an antique or the latest in electronic gadgets, eBay is one of the most likely online resources for you to find what you're looking for. eBay can also be a lucrative home-based business for men or women looking to generate more income, whether you're struggling in a tough economy or you want to make extra money selling your crafts, collectables or even your car.

We hope you'll enjoy this basic how-to course regarding buying and selling on eBay. In this course, students will learn how eBay got started and grew from just an idea to a multi-billion dollar business in less than a decade.

We'll give you a brief background and tips on deciding what to sell on eBay, how to set up an eBay and PayPal account, and how you can bid for everything from a skein of yarn to rare jade and autographed collectibles to sports equipment to a new engine for your car.

Selling on eBay, the importance of creating good item descriptions and taking good photos of your items is covered in this course, as is encouraging loyalty and positive feedback that enhances your moneymaking efforts. The importance of customer service is also discussed in this course, as is a discussion of how best to resolve customer complaints or disputes. We'll also share ideas with you on what to do (and not do) when listing an item for sale or auction.

We'll show you how to make and send payments or items for your eBay purchases or sales, and how to make the best use of eBay's seller's tools. We'll wrap up the course with a brief mention of tips for success on eBay, setting up your own eBay store, and how to register your eBay business online.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what is eBay.
  • Determine setting up an account on eBay.
  • Demonstrate deciding what to sell on eBay.
  • Demonstrate buying on eBay.
  • Demonstrate setting up a PayPal account.
  • Demonstrate selling on eBay.
  • Demonstrate listing items on eBay.
  • Describe accepting and sending payments.
  • Summarize shipping items.
  • Describe eBay seller tools.
  • Summarize the importance of customer service.
  • Summarize dispute resolution process when buying and selling on eBay.
  • Summarize tips to success on eBay.
  • Describe setting up an eBay store.
  • Identify legal issues with eBay.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Introduction 1 points
Lesson 1 Exam 7 points
Lesson 2 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 2 Exam 8 points
Lesson 3 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 3 Exam 9 points
Lesson 4 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 4 Exam 10 points
Lesson 5 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 5 Exam 9 points
Lesson 6 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 6 Exam 9 points
Lesson 7 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 7 Exam 10 points
Lesson 8 Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 10 Exam 9 points
Lesson 11 Exam 10 points
Lesson 12 Exam 9 points
Lesson 13 Exam 10 points
Lesson 14 Assignment 1 points
Lesson 14 Exam 10 points
Lesson 15 Assignment 1 points
Final Assignment 2 points
Lesson 15 Exam 10 points
The Final Exam 70 points