In today’s fast-paced landscape, social media skills have become more in-demand than ever before.

Employers are increasingly looking for candidates with experience on social platforms, and small businesses are finding channels like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter are essential advertising tools.

In our personal lives, social media connects us to friends and family. It offers a place to discover the latest recipes, talk about our hobbies and even learn new skills

Whatever your reasons for wanting to learn more about social media marketing, this course is a great starting point

It comes with a certification in social media and cybersecurity, as well as an additional qualification in either customer service or personal development which not only looks great on a CV but will provide you with real skills which you can take forward and use on social media platforms.

This course is delivered in three parts:

• Social media marketing

Here you will learn about the role social media plays within marketing. Discover how to engage with audiences, research innovative advertising tactics and be able to create a proposal for your own campaign to promote a product or service.

• Cybersecurity

During this phase of the learning, you’ll get to know about cybercrime, learn about protective methods to maintain cybersecurity and delve into legislation and codes of conduct related to cybersecurity.

• Personal development/customer service

You can take two routes, personal development or customer service.

If you are following the personal development route then you will complete a mandatory unit in self-management, with optional units available in teamwork, relationship building, interview skills and applying for a job.

If customer service is more relevant then you will learn practical skills, demonstrate how to meet customer expectations and learn about effective communication techniques.

Wider learning subjects are embedded throughout the curriculum as well as maths, English and online safety.