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Understand Unit Economics
Finance
Level 1 - Exploration

Understand Unit Economics

Taught by Marcus Chen

About This Challenge

Learn to analyze unit economics to understand the fundamental profitability of your business. This exploration covers unit economics concepts and calculations including CAC, LTV, margins, payback period, and industry benchmarks.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the core concepts of unit economics and why they matter for business viability
  • Calculate Customer Acquisition Cost accurately across different channels and scenarios
  • Calculate Customer Lifetime Value using various methods appropriate for your business model
  • Analyze contribution margins and understand their impact on profitability
  • Apply industry benchmarks to evaluate and improve your unit economics

Challenge Content

22 lessons
Unit Economics Fundamentals
Introduction to Unit Economics
8 Min
What Are Unit Economics?
7 Min
Unit Economics by Business Model
8 Min
Unit Economics Concepts Quiz
10 Min
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Understanding CAC
9 Min
Calculating CAC Accurately
8 Min
CAC Variations and Benchmarks
7 Min
CAC Calculation Exercise
25 Min
CAC Knowledge Check
10 Min
Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)
Mastering LTV Calculation
10 Min
LTV Calculation Methods
9 Min
Improving LTV
8 Min
LTV Benchmarks and Ratios
7 Min
LTV Calculation Exercise
25 Min
LTV Mastery Quiz
10 Min
Unit Economics Analysis
Contribution Margins Explained
8 Min
Understanding Contribution Margin
8 Min
Industry Benchmarks Reference
7 Min
Building a Unit Economics Model
8 Min
Complete Unit Economics Analysis
35 Min
Unit Economics Final Assessment
12 Min
Your Unit Economics Foundation
5 Min

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Challenge Info

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Level 1 - Exploration
Subject
Finance
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Requirements

  • Basic understanding of business financials
  • Familiarity with spreadsheet calculations
  • Interest in understanding business profitability
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