Social Media for Business

Course Code: 26569

Teacher: This course is being taught by Lynne.

What is this course about?

Understanding how to successfully use social media as a marketing tool to build your business brand or gain employment in a company.  

Who is this course for?

Someone who wishes to utilise social media to build their business or to gain employment in a company where part or all their role is to use social media to increase sales and awareness of the company’s brand.    

Entry Requirements to do this course:

A basic level of conversational and written English is required plus basic computer skills. 

How you will be assessed?

Through questions and answers and the completion of weekly learner reflection forms.

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

Approximately 1-2 hours per week.

Each week a task will be set. How much time you allocate to this task is up to you. However, the more time spent on the task the more you will gain.

Material supplied by Step2Skills

Learning resources which can be accessed via Google Classrooms.   

What learners need to bring/supply

Laptop, paper and pen/pencil.  

What happens after I book this course?

There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions in your order confirmation email.

The next steps…

During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other courses/workshops such as 'Content Writing for Profit'. You may also wish to consider Functional Skills English to improve your literacy skills or one of our digital skills or employability courses such as 'Setting Up Your Own Business'. If you are eligible you may want to sign up for the Level 1 Social Media Marketing qualification. Please see the full range of courses we offer.

We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information please see our information, advice and guidance page.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *With the exception of the registration fee, this course/workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.