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What You Will Study

Unit 1: Social Media for Business

Section 1: Understanding the range of social media platforms available for use by business
Section 2: Knowing how to use social media platforms to engage an audience
Section 3: Understanding the role of social media in building brand reputation

Unit 2: Email as a Promotional Tool for Business

Section 1: Understanding how email campaigns can help businesses reach and engage their audience
Section 2: Planning an email campaign
Section 3: Understanding the role of data protection regulations when implementing email campaigns

Unit 3: Digital Marketing Review

Section 1: Understanding the role of digital marketing
Section 2: Knowing how to review the effectiveness of digital marketing
Section 3: Knowing how to use outcomes of digital marketing effectiveness reviews

Unit 4: Understanding Search Engine Optimisation for Business

Section 1: Understanding the principles of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Section 2: Knowing how Search Engine Optimisation benefits business
Section 3: Knowing how to use Search Engine Optimisation to benefit a business

Unit 5: Digital Marketing for Business

Section 1: Understanding the role of digital marketing in business
Section 2: Understanding how digital promotion is achieved
Section 3: Producing a plan to promote a business through digital channels
Section 4: Knowing how to use online presence to raise funds and cut costs

  • Attendance Expectations

    No need to attend College, work from home at a pace that suits you.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.

  • Entry Requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

  • Fee Information

    This is a free course.

  • Further Study

    You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in: Principles of Customer Service, Business Administration or Principles of Team Leading.