You will have at least 96 hours of guided learning hours, followed by 12 hours practicum hours in the built business.

The work placement will help you apply the theories you learn to practical business situations. We will help you secure your work placement by sending you for interviews.

The modules include:

1. Introduction to Marketing and Digital Marketing

This module is designed to provide you with the skills to build a customer profile and analyze the digital market. The module will enable you to understand the principles of digital advertising, the key elements of branding and competitive analysis.

2. Google SEO

In this module, you will learn about the internet and search engines. You will learn to review concepts and processes on the Internet, the meaning of a domain, how to purchase a domain and assess differences in URL extensions, storage servers and FTP files. This module will also focus on how search engines work and what factors influence website promotion (content, seniority, links, load times, Google spiders, negative SEO).

You will also learn about Online Reputation Management (ORM) and you’ll learn how to manage information presented on the internet (on the brand or product), while analyzing well-known cases on the subject.

Another concept covered during this module is market research and keywords. You will learn to identify trends and write customer reports about keyword research tools including keyword research practice and you’ll learn to manage the results.

Additionally, you will learn about optimization, including developing your familiarity with common errors and referrals, site accessibility to search engines and code testing, site structure testing tools and site content testing tools. You will practice site optimization testing and build a full optimization report.

3. Website Building and Design for Marketers

This module is designed to provide you with the skills needed to create a HTML page and manage content. The module will enable you to learn the principles of writing code, creating reflective and absolute links, integrating objects on a page and uploading the site to a network.

4. Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a software for analyzing web site traffic. You will practice using this, learn about account management and profiles, how to decode key reports and define goals. The final part of this unit includes preparation for the Google Analytics Certification exam.

5. Managing Social Media Sponsored Campaigns*

This module is designed to provide you with the skills to set up and manage campaigns using social media, analyze differences between campaigns types and build a visual strategy. The module will enable you to prepare for the Facebook Blueprint certification exam.

6. Pay Per Click Marketing with Google Ads*

In this module, you will learn to create a Google Ads account, rules for creating ads, using dynamic extensions, conversion types and using conversion optimizers. You will also learn about bidding including includes types of bidding strategies, advantages and disadvantages, strategy adjustments for business purposes and Return On Investment (ROI) tracking. The final part of this unit includes preparation for the Google Ads certification exams.

7. Campaign Management, Regulations and Compliance

This module is designed to provide you with basic skills in the following tools: LinkedIn, graphics software (for quick editing), social activity management and analysis software. You will also learn about regulatory and compliance practices that are being utilized within the digital marketing industry.

8. Copywriting

In this unit, you will get hands-on experience writing web content, including how to write a blog or a post, newsletters, emails, landing pages, display ads, Facebook ads, native ads and website content.

9. Digital Strategy

Digital strategy focuses on using technology to improve business performance, whether that means creating new products or reimagining current processes. It specifies the direction an organization will take to create new competitive advantages with technology, as well as the tactics it will use to achieve these changes. This usually includes changes to business models, as new technology makes it possible for innovative companies to provide services that weren’t previously possible.

10. Content Marketing

In this competitive B2B marketing landscape, businesses make substantial investments in building content marketing programs. Why? Content marketing has been proven to deliver resounding success. As one of the most effective methods of growing audience engagement, developing your brand presence, and driving sales, content marketing is a mission-critical growth method for most businesses. Below, let’s review content marketing — the benefits of producing consistent, high-quality content, and how to measure success.

The assessment of each module consists of:

• 2 Group assignments or class tests: 30% each
• Final exam: 30%
• contribution mark: 10%

If you do not pass the module, you can re-take the module when it is offered next and by paying a retake fee.

Upon completion of this program, you will be awarded a Diploma in Digital Marketing plus a title as “MEMBER – DIGITAL SPECIALIST”

Graduates of this diploma can consider career opportunities as

• Communications officer
• Digital marketing specialist
• Social media coordinator
• Content creator/writer