Course Overview
The Digital
& Social Media Marketing course is an essential introduction for beginners,
structured over three months with 2-3 classes per week. This comprehensive
program covers the fundamentals of digital marketing, with a strong emphasis on
social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and
TikTok. Participants will learn to develop effective digital marketing
strategies, create engaging content, and utilize social media tools to enhance
brand presence and audience engagement. The course includes practical training
on running paid advertising campaigns, leveraging analytics to measure
performance, and optimizing marketing efforts based on data insights. Students
will also explore email marketing, SEO basics, and content marketing
techniques. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding
of how to plan, execute, and manage digital marketing campaigns, preparing them
for entry-level roles in digital marketing or enhancing their business’s online
visibility and engagement.
What you will learn
- Understanding the
fundamentals of digital marketing
- Overview of digital
marketing channels and strategies
- Detailed overview of
major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
- Best practices for
each platform
- Setting goals and
objectives for social media marketing
- Identifying target
audiences and creating buyer personas
- Developing engaging
and relevant content for social media
- Tips for creating
visually appealing graphics and videos
- Introduction to paid
social media advertising
- Creating and managing
ad campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
- Basics of search
engine optimization (SEO)
- Building and managing
an email list
- Crafting effective
email marketing campaigns
- Using analytics tools
to measure social media performance
- Understanding key
metrics and generating reports
- Engaging with your
audience and building a community
- Managing online
reputation and handling customer feedback
- Identifying and
collaborating with influencers
- Measuring the impact
of influencer partnerships
- Introduction to tools
like Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Buffer, and Canva
- Utilizing tools to
streamline and enhance marketing efforts
- Staying updated with
the latest trends in digital and social media marketing
- Implementing industry
best practices in your marketing strategy
- Understanding legal
and ethical considerations in digital marketing
- Ensuring compliance
with platform policies and regulations
Job Opportunities
- Digital Marketing
Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Content Creator
- Email Marketing
Coordinator
- Digital Advertising
Specialist
- Community Manager
- Influencer Marketing
Coordinator
- Marketing Analyst
- Freelance Digital
Marketer
- Brand Strategist
- Content Marketing
Specialist
- E-commerce Marketing
Coordinator
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Why choose
this course?
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