Social Media For Business Diploma

Course details

Course Description

Overview

For a career in marketing, event management, or as an Exec PA, you need to be social media savvy, or you’re going to get lost. the same goes if you’re a small business owner.

Whether using social media to market you products or services, build loyalty or provide customer service advice, you need to understand the full spectrum of tools available before deciding which to use.

With our Social Media for Business Diploma under your belt you’ll be able to create a strategy that’s highly tuned to your specific objectives.

Requirements

Every attempt is made to ensure that every Pitman Training Centre provides full recognition of any prior learning that has been undertaken. Students must though prove their competencies with recognised certification in order that the appropriate level of recognition is provided with reference to the learning programme being undertaken. In most cases, e.g. IT certification, we only recognise exams taken within the last three years and where students can show and demonstrate they have current skills.

Course

Core Courses:

• Social Media Strategy for Business
• Twitter for Business
• LinkedIn for Business
• Facebook for Business
• Google+ for Business
• Video for Business
• SEO for Business
• Communication at Work
• Blogging for Business

There is also a selection of electives which participants can pick two courses from. For more information please contact our course advisor.

Assessment

After the learner has completed their module material, there may be an option of sitting a mock examination. Learners are encouraged to do this and revise the recommended topics before sitting their final module examination.

All students have the right to appeal the result of any examination that they have undertaken in a Pitman Training Centre. We maintain set procedures in this area and any student wishing to appeal must do so immediately after the result is notified to them. Students should contact the Training Manager in their Training Centre for further information regarding the Examination Results Appeals Procedure.

Accreditation

Pitman Training Diplomas and Certificates are highly regarded by employers, as Pitman Students have an in-depth understanding of their chosen subject.

Also if you are studying for a Pitman Training Diploma you may also have the chance to gain QQI (FETAC) certification as part of your course in one or more of the qualifications. Terms and conditions apply and your local Pitman Training Advisor will provide you with more information on this. Our courses are tailored for Individuals and Organisations alike.

Why

Over the years, many students have found career satisfaction and success after completing a Pitman Training course. There are numerous benefits to be gained from taking a Pitman Training course. Here are some of the main reasons students choose Pitman.

• Updating IT skills to keep ahead of the rest
  IT is fast-moving and always changing so in todays competitive world its really important to have up-to-date skills. Pitman Training offers a comprehensive range of courses from fast updates of the latest Microsoft Office programmes to career-changing diplomas.
• Getting back to work
  If youre looking for work, taking a Pitman Training course can boost your confidence and ensure that you have the up-to-date skills employers really want and respect.
• Changing career
  Pitman Training has helped many people change career “ from directing traffic in Dover to becoming a respected Legal Secretary, from financial sales to a fully-fledged AMSPAR recognised Medical Secretary. If you want to change direction, then have a close look at our specialist diplomas.
• Promotion at work
  Sometimes you need that little bit extra or some specific new skills to secure a promotion. Our comprehensive range of courses has helped many people do just that “ from topping up shorthand through preparing financial accounts, to fully fledged BTEC accredited management training.

Flexibility

You can train anytime, full-time or part-time
We don’t have rigid course timetables with fixed terms, like many others, which means training can fit around your work and home lives.

Convenient Location
There’s nothing more convenient. We’re easy to get to so it’s simple for you to pop in just when you need to – and we’re open six days a week. Some of our courses can also be done remotely online.

Supervision and Support

Throughout your course you will benefit from having helpful and encouraging support from your Pitman Supervisor.