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Intermediate Digital Marketing Course

Intermediate Digital Marketing Course

Course Description

The Intermediate Digital Marketing Course offered by DSM is specifically tailored for individuals and businesses looking to deepen their understanding of digital marketing in a dynamic online environment. This course provides a thorough exploration of digital marketing principles, ranging from the basics to more advanced techniques, ensuring that you are well-equipped to handle the challenges and opportunities of marketing in the digital age.

Throughout the duration of this course, you will engage with a curriculum designed to enhance your existing marketing skills while introducing you to new strategies and tools that are essential for success in today’s competitive digital landscape. Whether you aim to advance in your current career, increase your marketability, or improve the digital presence of your business, this course offers the resources and knowledge needed to achieve those goals.

By the end of the course, you will not only have a solid foundation in the core aspects of digital marketing but also possess the advanced skills to implement complex campaigns that drive real results. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application ensures that once you complete this intermediate digital marketing course, you’ll be ready to confidently tackle the challenges of the modern marketing world and propel your career or business forward.


Who is this course suited for?

  • Working professionals wanting to understand the digital marketing space
  • Beginners looking to learn more about digital marketing strategy and execution
  • Existing marketing professionals wanting to up their game in digital marketing

Course Duration:

3 – 4 months

If you would like something more advanced then please see the Advanced Digital Marketing Course.


In this Intermediate Digital Marketing Course You will learn:

  • WordPress – learn how to get your website online and how to customise your website
  • Search Engine Optimisation – how to optimise your website to rank higher using on- page and off- page SEO techniques.
  • Paid (PPC) – how to design search and display advertising on Google’s ad platform and how to optimise them for best results using web analytics.
  • Social Media Marketing Management – how to advertise, write, manage and optimise social media marketing campaigns on different social media channels.
  • Email Marketing – how to design an effective email, segment your audience base and optimise your email marketing for performance.
  • Mobile Marketing – How to use your target market user behaviour to create mobile marketing advertising and marketing campaigns.
  • Digital Marketing Strategy – how to build a holistic campaign bringing in all elements of digital marketing to work with your business objectives and strategy.
  • Digital Copy Writing – how to write for your target audience on different mediums and channels for the web using best practice techniques.
  • Content Marketing – how to design compelling, unique and shareable content for different kinds of target markets.
  • Marketing Management – the fundamental concepts of marketing management and selling and how they tie in with digital marketing channels and technology-based thinking.

*See the modular breakdown for a comprehensive understanding of what you will learn on this Intermediate Digital Marketing Course.


Accreditations and Endorsements

  • MICT (SETA)
  • CPD services body of the United Kingdom
  • Digital School of Marketing is a member of the IAB.

* Digital School of Marketing is BEE compliant

If you are ready to learn digital marketing and propel yourself in the fastest-growing career of the century, then this online Intermediate Digital Marketing Course is just for you!

Modules

  • Marketing in the digital age
  • Components of a digital marketing strategy plan
  • Understanding the differences between marketing and advertising
  • Identifying and understanding digital target markets

  • What is WordPress, and how to install it
  • Navigating and using the WordPress Dashboard
  • Appearance and Customisations

(SAQA ID 10064 NQF Level 5, 8 Credits)

  • The marketing mix
  • Marketing communications strategy
  • High and low thinking in marketing
  • Marketing management
  • Digital and traditional marketing channels
  • Sales and marketing

  • SEO fundamentals
  • Keyword research
  • Onsite and offsite optimisation techniques
  • Link building strategies
  • Labelling of a website
  • SEO and website structure
  • Auditing websites
  • Identifying SEO problems
  • Writing SEO copywriting
  • Reading analytics
  • Understanding your analytics

  • Using Social media channels strategically
  • Choosing the right channels for your business
  • Content marketing for social media
  • Influencer marketing
  • Creating paid advertising for social media
  • Optimising your social media advertising
  • Reading your social media analytics
  • Crowdsourcing for social media
  • Online reputation management
  • Social media sharing platforms
  • Microblogging
  • Understanding your social media analytics

  • Understanding user behaviour
  • Objectives of content marketing
  • Developing a content marketing style
  • Developing a content strategy
  • Writing digital copy
  • Structuring a content calendar
  • Identifying content gaps
  • Writing for your brand
  • Writing for your digital persona’s

(SAQA ID 244612 NQF Level 5, 15 Credits)

  • Assess Advertising Copy
  • Copywriting for different mediums
  • Writing principles
  • Strategic copywriting
  • Meeting copywriting deadlines
  • Adapting copy for your target market

  • Search advertising on the SERPS
  • Display advertising
  • Video marketing and advertising
  • Keyword research
  • Designing PPC advertising copy for search engine marketing
  • Social media advertising
  • Using analytics for paid advertising

  • Introduction to advertising
  • Understanding your target audience
  • Establishing the right payment models for your business goals
  • Facebook advert designing
  • Instagram advert designing and formatting
  • Twitter advert creation
  • LinkedIn advertising creation and design
  • YouTube Advertising and design strategies
  • Setting up marketing budgets for different platforms
  • Understanding your advertising metrics and setting KPI’s

  • Different types of email marketing
  • Email marketing strategy
  • Email metrics and KPI’s
  • Writing for email marketing
  • Audience segmentation
  • Conversion optimisation for email
  • Defining email objectives

  • Mobile communication
  • SMS marketing
  • UX for mobile
  • Writing for mobile
  • MMS marketing
  • Mobile user behaviour
  • Mobile marketing strategy
  • Measuring your mobile marketing efforts

Pricing

50% upfront discount for students funding the course privately

PAYMENT PLAN
R12650total payment
  • Deposit R3200
  • R2363 (4 months)

DEBIT ORDER
R12650total payment
  • Deposit R2900
  • R1393 (7 months)

PAYMENT PLAN
R23100total payment
  • Deposit R3200
  • R2843 (7 months)

DEBIT ORDER
R23100total payment
  • Deposit R2900
  • R1554 (13 months)

50% upfront discount for students funding the course privately

Accreditation

MICT SETA

The CPD Certification Service

Member of the IAB SA

QLS – Quality Licence Scheme

QCTO

How to Study

The Digital Marketing Course is delivered on a cutting-edge online learning platform. It is designed to give you theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in digital marketing.

Digital school of marketing has adopted a personalised approach to your learning experience – this allows you to start when you are ready, study at your own pace whilst enjoying the benefit of our full-time student support.

This is how you will study marketing:

  • Slides with digital marketing information pertaining to each module and subject
  • Infographics designed specifically learning outcomes
  • Videos designed specifically for the learning programme
  • Downloadable eBooks of every lesson
  • Earn while you learn certificates – after successful completion of each module you will be awarded a certificate
  • Formative assessments, multiple choice questions and summative assessments

As a student you receive:

  • Login details for the course
  • Student Support throughout
  • Certificates for each successfully completed module (Digital copies)
  • a final certificate for the course (Hard copy and Digital copy)

Virtual Sessions

Get the most out of your Digital Marketing course experience and join our live and on-demand virtual class community.

Enjoy the benefits of classroom learning from the comfort of your own home on any device.

  • Covers the core modules of Digital Marketing
  • Unlimited Access to live and on-demand lectures
  • 2 evening lectures per week
  • 2 hours per lecture
  • 88 hours of live classes over 6 months
  • Learn new skills in our immersive virtual environment
  • Interact with industry experts
  • Join the tribe and connect with fellow students
  • Build a network of like-minded individuals

Virtual lectures Start: Contact your consultant

What makes us different?

We have long been established in the Digital Marketing and design industry

We are SETA registered

We are BEE compliant

Courses are internationally transferable

Massive video library making your understanding of these applications a breeze

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes – the Online Course is accredited through MICT SETA, internationally endorsed by the CPD UK services body, QLS in the UK.  There are two modules which are accredited unit standards in this specific course totaling 23-unit standard credits.

    The other modules are specific to the field of digital marketing and what knowledge you will need to succeed within this vocation.

    On average students take 12 weeks to complete this digital marketing course. However, if you need longer to complete your marketing studies – you will be able to.

    This digital marketing course, which gives a thorough grounding in digital strategy, can be started at any time of the year. You may start studying the digital marketing the course whenever you are ready.

    The Course is offered throughout the year. So you can start your digital marketing studies whenever the time is right for you!

    The course is designed for you to step into any digital marketing position in a private or corporate institution. You will also be fully qualified to work for yourself in your own business after you’ve finished the course.

    The shift of how consumers find products has changed significantly in the age of digital marketing.

    The ability for organisations to thrive in new marketplaces depends on how well versed their staff are in their digital marketing skills.

    It is therefore imperative that all organisations big and small upskill their staff in digital marketing to capitalize on this growing trend. – If you would like a quote for your company for the digital marketing course please get in touch and we will gladly prepare one for you.

    No study pack will be received. All course information is available online.

    Our head office is based in Randburg, Johannesburg. However, the marketing courses are available throughout South Africa and Internationally through online learning.

    The Digital School of Marketing is fully accredited through the Media Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). This means that the online courses are specially designed for the digital industry. All industry benchmarks and standards have been met.

    You have to be 17 years old to be eligible to start the Intermediate Digital Marketing Course, which provides the best digital marketing course in South Africa.

    There are many payment options available at the Digital School of Marketing. We offer discounts on full payments. Debit orders are available as well as structured payment plans with installments. – Studying Digital Marketing has never been this easy!

    The debit order runs for the Basic Digital Marketing course on the last working day of every month.

    Yes! – Please contact us for a customised quote for the basic digital marketing certification for your employers.

    In the Intermediate Digital Marketing Course, you will acquire hands-on skills essential for modern marketing professionals. You’ll learn to manage and optimize websites using WordPress, understand SEO techniques, create compelling content for various digital platforms, and execute effective social media and email marketing campaigns. These practical skills are designed to enhance your proficiency in managing digital channels and improve your performance in the digital marketing landscape.

    Completing this digital marketing course will significantly boost your career prospects by equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a variety of marketing roles. Whether you aim to enhance your position within your current organisation or seek new opportunities, the skills learned in this course will make you a valuable asset to any marketing team, particularly in roles focused on digital strategy and online content management.

    Yes, the concepts and techniques taught in the Intermediate Digital Marketing Course are applicable across various industries. From retail to technology, the universal principles of digital marketing covered in this course will enable you to adapt and apply strategies to different market demands and consumer behaviors. This flexibility is crucial for digital marketing professionals looking to expand their expertise across different sectors.

    After completing the digital marketing course, students have access to a range of ongoing resources provided by the Digital School of Marketing. These resources are designed to support your continuous development in the field of digital marketing.

    Digital school of marketing courses are offered country wide. We offer courses in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.

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