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Diploma of Social Media Marketing

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Course Description

Social media has revolutionised the marketing landscape, and this course has been designed to take you from social media beginner to expert. Created in consultation with a number of Forbes’ Top 50 global social media experts, you can be confident you're learning the very latest, first-class industry knowledge and expertise.

Ideal for people with a passion for all things social media, this nationally recognised diploma has no pre-requisites, meaning you can kick off your studies with some marketing experience, or none at all!

What will you learn?

  • Learn the fundamentals of social media marketing to give you the best foundation to work from.
  • Discover how to create engaging and effective marketing content.
  • Learn how to develop a social media network strategy featuring both organic posts and paid advertising on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat and more.
  • Master the art of creating your own personal brand on social media.
  • Gain the skills needed to convert your social media marketing followers into loyal customers.
  • Learn how to implement and manage a highly effective email marketing strategy.

Why study this course?

  • This hands-on diploma will allow you to immediately apply the skills you learn to your workplace or business as you make your way through the course.
  • Get plenty of practice setting up and managing social media accounts and implementing social media campaigns.
  • As you complete your assessments you'll be develop an extensive online portfolio, which means you'll have a body of quality work to show potential employers once you graduate.
  • Open Colleges is the only VET provider which has been endorsed by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) to date for this program. AMI has the largest network of marketers in the country, and is the authoritative voice of marketing in Australia. 
  • Social media marketing is one of the fastest-growing industries and an increasingly vital skill-set. Take advantage of social media's true potential to drive results, whether to promote your own business or further your career.
  • Hoping to study at university? Take advantage of Open Colleges' formal pathways into study at several universities, including SCU, Edith Cowan Uni, UniSA and AIHE. 
  • When you complete your first module, you can make application for a free 12-month affiliate membership with the Australian Marketing Institute, which will give you access to a range of benefits. The AMI’s core purpose is to support the professional progress of members and lead the marketing profession forward in Australia.

 

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.

Potential career outcomes

  • Content Marketing Manager
  • Content Strategist
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Digital Marketing Strategist
  • Head of Digital Marketing
  • Head of Social Media
  • Social Media Community Manager
  • Social Media Consultant
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Social Media Manager
  • Social Media Strategist

Course Details

Course number E1370
Qualification name 10904NAT Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Course duration Maximum 24 months
Delivery Method Online
Recognition Nationally Recognised Nationally Recognised Training
Assessments Demonstrations and presentations (including videos), Knowledge tests, Projects
Awarded by Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796)

Requirements

Education

You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
  • Two years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 18 years old.

English

This course requires you to read learner workbooks, undertake a range of written assessments and engage in online discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.

If you have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency with one of the following:

  • Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; OR
  • 2 years’ relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. To help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills required to study this course, you can undertake the online Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on the Open Colleges website. This assessment tool can also help you determine your learning level and plan your future studies.

Equipment and tools

This course includes a requirement to record video and/ or audio roleplays.  These will require participation by 1-2 other people sourced by you. 

Digital equipment

You will need access to:

  • A digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
  • Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.

Equipment

You will require access to office equipment and resources including telephone, photocopier, scanner and printer.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.

Subjects

Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Module, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you'll be given access to the next Module.

Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.

Content Marketing

  • Determine and report on content marketing requirements and opportunities
  • Identify content marketing trends and software required
  • Develop a content marketing strategy and implementation plan
  • Create content assets

Social Media Strategy

  • Determine social media requirements
  • Develop social media policies and procedures
  • Develop social media strategy
  • Monitor social media use
  • Review social media performance

Organic Social Media Marketing

  • Establish organic presence on social media channels
  • Develop an organic social media marketing strategy
  • Conduct organic social media marketing
  • Increase efficiency of organic social media marketing

Paid Social Media Advertising

  • Develop a paid social media advertising strategy
  • Set up tracking code
  • Build paid social media advertising campaigns
  • Create effective social media advertisements
  • Optimise advertisement delivery to maximise returns

Personal Brand Marketing

  • Examine personal brand marketing benefits, opportunities and software
  • Establish personal brand values and attributes
  • Build a personal brand across multiple social media channels
  • Grow a personal brand and leverage followers

Social Media Conversion

  • Write persuasive copy for use on social media and web assets
  • Build web assets that convert traffic visitors
  • Retarget social media users who have interacted with an organisation
  • Utilise email marketing to nurture prospects

Establish and monitor the marketing mix

  • Prepare marketing mix
  • Implement marketing mix
  • Monitor marketing mix

Conduct marketing audits

  • Prepare for marketing audit
  • Identify form of marketing audit
  • Establish external marketing audit
  • Establish internal marketing (self) audit
  • Prepare marketing audit report

Undertake project work

  • Establish project parameters
  • Develop project plan
  • Administer and monitor project
  • Finalise and review project

Payment Options

Pay in Full

You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo

You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan.  When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Payment Plan

You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.

BPAY®

With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more. 

BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.

Trainers

Michelle Badato

Michelle is a Social Media Marketing Guru with over 10 years’ experience in Social Media Management, Digital Marketing and Online Communications. She also has a strong background in digital engagement, content creation and creative design. Michelle currently works across a range of industries including sports fitness, not-for-profit, travel, professional services, industrial, construction, agriculture and chemistry.

Michelle completed a Diploma of Social Media Marketing, a Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) and holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.

Industry Connections

Course Materials

This course includes course materials from:

Social Media College  work in partnership with Open Colleges to deliver world-class education in social media marketing. The Social Media College course writers are all practising social media experts who apply their real-world experiences to your learning.

Social Media College are passionate about social media and all of its possibilities. They push the boundaries of what’s possible and encourage students to drive the industry forward with innovative ideas and creative marketing strategies.

Membership

Students of this course will receive a membership to these organisation(s)

The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) is the leading professional membership body for marketing professionals around Australia. Its purpose is to advance the marketing profession in Australia and contribute to progress of their members' professional careers. Our marketing Trainers and Assessors are members of AMI and Open Colleges marketing students receive a 12 month AMI student membership included in their course.

SAVE FROM 30% OFF

Selected course fees when you pay upfront.

Voucher code: 30MARCH31

Offer ends on Friday 31st March 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.

*Terms & conditions

Course at a Glance

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Career Outcomes

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  • checkContent Strategist
  • checkDigital Marketing Manager
  • checkDigital Marketing Strategist
  • checkHead of Digital Marketing
  • checkHead of Social Media
  • checkSocial Media Community Manager
  • checkSocial Media Consultant
  • checkSocial Media Coordinator
  • checkSocial Media Manager
  • checkSocial Media Strategist
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Delivery Method

Online

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Payment

Flexible payment options available

Recognition

Nationally recognised

Nationally Recognised Training

Why study with us?

  • Study at your pace
  • Flexible payment options
  • Nationally recognised accreditation
  • World-class learning platform

Course at a Glance

icon for career outcomes

Career Outcomes

  • checkContent Marketing Manager
  • checkContent Strategist
  • checkDigital Marketing Manager
  • checkDigital Marketing Strategist
  • checkHead of Digital Marketing
  • checkHead of Social Media
  • checkSocial Media Community Manager
  • checkSocial Media Consultant
  • checkSocial Media Coordinator
  • checkSocial Media Manager
  • checkSocial Media Strategist
computer

Delivery Method

Online

credit_score

Payment

Flexible payment options available

Recognition

Nationally recognised

Nationally Recognised Training

SAVE FROM 30% OFF

Selected course fees when you pay upfront.

Voucher code: 30MARCH31

Offer ends on Friday 31st March 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.

*Terms & conditions

Social media has revolutionised the marketing landscape, and this course has been designed to take you from social media beginner to expert. Created in consultation with a number of Forbes’ Top 50 global social media experts, you can be confident you're learning the very latest, first-class industry knowledge and expertise.

Ideal for people with a passion for all things social media, this nationally recognised diploma has no pre-requisites, meaning you can kick off your studies with some marketing experience, or none at all!

What will you learn?

  • Learn the fundamentals of social media marketing to give you the best foundation to work from.
  • Discover how to create engaging and effective marketing content.
  • Learn how to develop a social media network strategy featuring both organic posts and paid advertising on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat and more.
  • Master the art of creating your own personal brand on social media.
  • Gain the skills needed to convert your social media marketing followers into loyal customers.
  • Learn how to implement and manage a highly effective email marketing strategy.

Why study this course?

  • This hands-on diploma will allow you to immediately apply the skills you learn to your workplace or business as you make your way through the course.
  • Get plenty of practice setting up and managing social media accounts and implementing social media campaigns.
  • As you complete your assessments you'll be develop an extensive online portfolio, which means you'll have a body of quality work to show potential employers once you graduate.
  • Open Colleges is the only VET provider which has been endorsed by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) to date for this program. AMI has the largest network of marketers in the country, and is the authoritative voice of marketing in Australia. 
  • Social media marketing is one of the fastest-growing industries and an increasingly vital skill-set. Take advantage of social media's true potential to drive results, whether to promote your own business or further your career.
  • Hoping to study at university? Take advantage of Open Colleges' formal pathways into study at several universities, including SCU, Edith Cowan Uni, UniSA and AIHE. 
  • When you complete your first module, you can make application for a free 12-month affiliate membership with the Australian Marketing Institute, which will give you access to a range of benefits. The AMI’s core purpose is to support the professional progress of members and lead the marketing profession forward in Australia.

 

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.

Potential career outcomes

  • Content Marketing Manager
  • Content Strategist
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Digital Marketing Strategist
  • Head of Digital Marketing
  • Head of Social Media
  • Social Media Community Manager
  • Social Media Consultant
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Social Media Manager
  • Social Media Strategist
Course number E1370
Qualification name 10904NAT Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Course duration Maximum 24 months
Delivery Method Online
Recognition Nationally Recognised Nationally Recognised Training
Assessments Demonstrations and presentations (including videos), Knowledge tests, Projects
Awarded by Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796)

Education

You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
  • Two years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 18 years old.

English

This course requires you to read learner workbooks, undertake a range of written assessments and engage in online discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.

If you have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency with one of the following:

  • Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; OR
  • 2 years’ relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. To help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills required to study this course, you can undertake the online Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on the Open Colleges website. This assessment tool can also help you determine your learning level and plan your future studies.

Equipment and tools

This course includes a requirement to record video and/ or audio roleplays.  These will require participation by 1-2 other people sourced by you. 

Digital equipment

You will need access to:

  • A digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
  • Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.

Equipment

You will require access to office equipment and resources including telephone, photocopier, scanner and printer.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.

Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Module, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you'll be given access to the next Module.

Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.

Content Marketing

  • Determine and report on content marketing requirements and opportunities
  • Identify content marketing trends and software required
  • Develop a content marketing strategy and implementation plan
  • Create content assets

Social Media Strategy

  • Determine social media requirements
  • Develop social media policies and procedures
  • Develop social media strategy
  • Monitor social media use
  • Review social media performance

Organic Social Media Marketing

  • Establish organic presence on social media channels
  • Develop an organic social media marketing strategy
  • Conduct organic social media marketing
  • Increase efficiency of organic social media marketing

Paid Social Media Advertising

  • Develop a paid social media advertising strategy
  • Set up tracking code
  • Build paid social media advertising campaigns
  • Create effective social media advertisements
  • Optimise advertisement delivery to maximise returns

Personal Brand Marketing

  • Examine personal brand marketing benefits, opportunities and software
  • Establish personal brand values and attributes
  • Build a personal brand across multiple social media channels
  • Grow a personal brand and leverage followers

Social Media Conversion

  • Write persuasive copy for use on social media and web assets
  • Build web assets that convert traffic visitors
  • Retarget social media users who have interacted with an organisation
  • Utilise email marketing to nurture prospects

Establish and monitor the marketing mix

  • Prepare marketing mix
  • Implement marketing mix
  • Monitor marketing mix

Conduct marketing audits

  • Prepare for marketing audit
  • Identify form of marketing audit
  • Establish external marketing audit
  • Establish internal marketing (self) audit
  • Prepare marketing audit report

Undertake project work

  • Establish project parameters
  • Develop project plan
  • Administer and monitor project
  • Finalise and review project

Pay in Full

You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo

You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan.  When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).

Payment Plan

You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.

BPAY®

With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more. 

BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.

Michelle Badato

Michelle is a Social Media Marketing Guru with over 10 years’ experience in Social Media Management, Digital Marketing and Online Communications. She also has a strong background in digital engagement, content creation and creative design. Michelle currently works across a range of industries including sports fitness, not-for-profit, travel, professional services, industrial, construction, agriculture and chemistry.

Michelle completed a Diploma of Social Media Marketing, a Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) and holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.

Course Materials

This course includes course materials from:

Social Media College  work in partnership with Open Colleges to deliver world-class education in social media marketing. The Social Media College course writers are all practising social media experts who apply their real-world experiences to your learning.

Social Media College are passionate about social media and all of its possibilities. They push the boundaries of what’s possible and encourage students to drive the industry forward with innovative ideas and creative marketing strategies.

Membership

Students of this course will receive a membership to these organisation(s)

The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) is the leading professional membership body for marketing professionals around Australia. Its purpose is to advance the marketing profession in Australia and contribute to progress of their members' professional careers. Our marketing Trainers and Assessors are members of AMI and Open Colleges marketing students receive a 12 month AMI student membership included in their course.

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