Social Media for Business Diploma

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

Online

1. Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Students are introduced to the fundamentals of social media marketing, including its importance in the business world, key concepts, and terminology.

2. Social Media Platforms: Students explore popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. They learn about the unique features and functionalities of each platform and understand how to optimize their use for business purposes.

3. Social Media Strategy and Planning: Students gain an understanding of how to develop an effective social media strategy for businesses. They learn how to set goals, identify target audiences, create a content calendar, and integrate social media with broader marketing objectives.

4. Content Creation and Curation: Students learn how to create engaging and relevant content for social media platforms. They understand the principles of storytelling, visual design, and copywriting to develop compelling social media posts, graphics, and videos. They also learn how to curate content from various sources and leverage user-generated content.

5. Community Management: Students explore techniques for building and managing online communities on social media. They learn how to engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, handle customer inquiries, and foster positive interactions.

6. Social Media Advertising: Students learn about the different types of social media advertising and how to create effective ad campaigns on platforms such as Facebook Ads Manager, Instagram Ads, or LinkedIn Ads. They understand how to target specific audiences, set budgets, monitor campaign performance, and optimize ad placements.

7. Influencer Marketing: Students explore the concept of influencer marketing and its role in social media campaigns. They learn how to identify and collaborate with influencers, negotiate partnerships, and measure the impact of influencer marketing efforts.

8. Social Media Analytics and Measurement: Students gain knowledge of social media analytics tools and techniques. They learn how to track and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, conversion rates, and return on investment (ROI). They also understand how to use data to optimize social media strategies and make informed decisions.

9. Social Media Ethics and Legal Considerations: Students learn about ethical considerations and legal guidelines related to social media marketing. They understand privacy issues, intellectual property rights, and the importance of transparency and authenticity in social media communications.

10. Social Media Crisis Management: Students gain insights into managing and responding to social media crises effectively. They learn how to handle negative feedback, address customer complaints, and protect the reputation of businesses on social media.

Assessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

Please find below available fee payment plans:

1 month (Fast-track mode) - Fee £140

• This program is not intended to replace or serve as an equivalent to obtaining a formal degree or diploma. It should be noted that this course is not accredited by a recognised awarding body or regulated by an authorised institution/ body.