Digital Marketing Essentials

R5 554.50

Every company knows that to attract new customers and retain existing ones, they must be able to harness the opportunities that the internet provides and have an effective digital marketing strategy. In this course, you’ll learn about marketing strategies that will help you connect with your customers.

Online books Digital learning
Clock Start anytime
Study duration (Months)
Computer Skillsoft LMS access
Teacher and student Online Skillsoft mentor
Certificate Certified by Optimi College

Course fee: R5 554.50

Deposit: R1 800.00

Monthly instalment: R625.75

Payment duration: 6 months

Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

Course code: C01287

 

This course is intended for:

Anyone who wants to participate in planning digital marketing initiatives for organisations of any size, or those who want to learn how to promote their own products or services. This is an entry-level course that provides a basic understanding of digital marketing principles and strategies.

 

Modules and topics covered:

Essentials of Marketing

Marketing: The Process and Functions that Build Customer Relationships
Creating Brands through People and Planning
The Four Ps: Essential Factors in Marketing
Building Trust: Ethics and the Marketing Mix
Applying Competitive Advantage to Marketing Strategies

Essentials of Public Relations

Strategies for the Modern Public Relations Professional
Writing Skills for Public Relations

Marketing in the Digital Age

Reaching Customers Digitally
Helping Customers Find You
Managing Your Corporate Reputation Online

DMI: Digital Marketing Essentials

Embracing the Digital Opportunity
Building a Digital Market via Websites and Email
Social Media and Social Selling
Creating Effective Social Customer Service
Assessing Digital Challenges and Risks
Expanding Your Digital Mindset

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Short course

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

  • Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
  • At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
  • There are no external certification exams for this course.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our digital learning courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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