Certificate in Social Media Marketing QLS Level 3
Course at QLS Level 3
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Distance Learning
Course Duration 200 Recommended Study Hours
Entry Requirements No Entry Requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Social Media Online Course

No longer an optional element of the modern marketing mix, social media has become a comprehensive business priority.  Already an astonishingly powerful platform, the reach and relevance of social media is set to continue accelerating indefinitely. Billions of user accounts spanning almost every global nation represent the most extraordinary opportunity for the contemporary marketer. From targeted local advertising to explosive viral marketing campaigns, social media has levelled the playing field for businesses at all levels.

This social media online course, has been created for those with an interest in effectively harnessing the limitless power of this unique marketing platform.  Armed with professional level knowledge and talents, pinpointing specific audiences and reaching out globally becomes second nature.  Over the course of four insightful modules of social media management course, candidates are introduced to the concept of contemporary social media in general, before exploring social media marketing plans, a variety of helpful tools and resources, analysis of key metrics and the most commonly-encountered social media challenges.

Ultimately, successful candidates discover how to build and manage powerful social media teams, while investigating the role of social media in the overall marketing mix.  Potential career prospects range from advanced-level marketing positions within established businesses, right through to the building/management of private web marketing consultancies. 

This social media marketing course,  is delivered over four in-depth modules:

Module 1 – What is Social Media?

Opening the course, Module 1 outlines what exactly social media is and why it has such incredible power and relevance in the modern marketing mix.  Candidates explore the core specifics of the marketing mix in general, along with effective approaches to Profiles, Propagation, Production, Participation and Progress – aka the ‘Five Ps’ of social media marketing.

Module 2 – Developing a Social Media Plan

The second course module focuses more specifically on how to develop a workable social media plan, further clarifying the role and key responsibilities of social media professionals.  Candidates are guided through the fundamentals of building an online presence and expanding reach/authority, along with a series of effective competitor-analysis strategies and the basics of social media marketing budgets.

Module 3 – Building Your Social Media Team

Course content in the following unit centres on building and managing social media teams.  Problem identification and the importance of consistent analysis of key social media metrics enter the discussion, along with how/why social media trends must be acknowledged and how to work with the larger social media community in general.

Module 4 – Using Social Media for Marketing Plans

Bringing the course to a close, Module 4 introduces candidates to a series of contemporary social media services – dissecting and discussing each at length.  The use of speciality sites is also brought into conversation, along with implementation of social media marketing plans and how blogging can be used to enhance a brand’s reputation, authority and relevance.

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

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