This Digital Marketing Associate course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills across core digital marketing channels. It is designed to equip participants to effectively support marketing activities and confidently perform tasks typical of entry-level digital marketing roles, such as Digital Marketing Assistant or Coordinator. The primary focus is on the essential setup and initial execution of campaigns across key platforms.
By the end of the Digital Marketing Associate course, participants will be able to:
Module 1: Digital Marketing Fundamentals & Tools Setup
Overview of Digital Marketing Channels (SEO, SEM, Social, Email, Display)
Core Concepts and Terminology
Setting up Google Analytics Account
Setting up Google Ads Account
Creating Social Media Business Profiles (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Choosing and Setting up a Basic Email Marketing Platform
Platform Interface Navigation Basics
Introduction to Tracking Pixels and UTM Parameters
Module 2: Basic SEO Setup & On-Page Implementation
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Basic Keyword Research Techniques
Implementing On-Page SEO: Title Tags, Meta Descriptions, Header Tags (H1, H2), Image Alt Text
Setting up Google Search Console: Verification and Sitemap Submission
Understanding Basic Website Structure for SEO
Module 3: Setting Up SEM Search Campaigns
Introduction to Search Engine Marketing (SEM/PPC)
Keyword Research for Google Ads
Google Ads Account Structure: Campaigns, Ad Groups, Keywords
Writing Effective Text Ads (Headlines, Descriptions)
Setting Bids (Manual CPC, Basic Automated) and Daily Budgets
Understanding Keyword Match Types (Broad, Phrase, Exact)
Setting up Basic Conversion Tracking
Module 4: Setting Up Social Media Presence & Basic Ads
Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms
Creating and Optimizing Business Profiles/Pages
Developing a Simple Content Calendar
Scheduling Initial Posts (Native tools or basic schedulers)
Introduction to Paid Social Advertising
Setting up Basic Ad Campaigns (Boosted Posts, Traffic/Engagement Objectives)
Basic Audience Targeting (Location, Demographics, Core Interests)
Module 5: Setting Up Email Marketing Campaigns
Introduction to Email Marketing & Opt-In Strategies
Building an Initial Email List (Forms, Landing Pages)
Using Email Platform Templates for Basic Design
Setting up and Sending Broadcast Email Campaigns
Basic List Segmentation (e.g., by sign-up source, interest)
Module 6: Setting Up Basic Display Campaigns
Understanding Display Advertising & Networks (GDN)
Common Display Ad Formats (Image, Responsive)
Setting up a Basic Google Display Network (GDN) Campaign
Basic Targeting Options (Topics, Interests, Demographics)
Module 7: Introduction to Campaign Monitoring
Accessing Reports in Google Analytics, Google Ads, Social Platforms, Email Platforms
Identifying Key Setup Metrics: Impressions, Clicks, CTR, Opens, Open Rate, Basic Conversions
How to Check if Campaigns are Active and Spending Budget
Understanding Basic Performance Indicators
Participants enrolling for this programme will be required to have no prior digital marketing experience, but basic computer literacy and internet navigation skills are essential.
A desire to learn and apply foundational digital marketing principles.
Access to a computer and reliable internet connection for online participation or coursework.
Requirements:
Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.
The Digital Marketing Associate training approach employs hands-on learning, which imparts the skills required for specific job roles
The Digital Marketing Associate course provides up to 4 months of internship while working on real work projects, which adds expertise and verifiable work references in the resident country.
The Digital Marketing Associate course assists participants in securing a job through the development of a professional profile and job prospecting.
Lead Partner • Nigeria
Degree in Electrical Engineering; Degree in Computer Engineering; Business Management qualification from the London School of Business Administration;
Ebenezer Oyichi is a skilled digital marketing expert with a background in Electrical/Computer Engineering and Business Management from the London School of Business Administration. He has trained over 20,500 individuals across various sectors, including leading Facebook’s online safety initiative for 4,000 people, Google’s digital skills project for 15,000 Nigerians, and training 1,000 science teachers in Lagos. Specializing in digital marketing, content marketing, SEO, PPC, social media management, and website development, Ebenezer is also the Lead Partner at Zera Digital Limited and serves on the advisory boards of Rock Haven Network USA and Digital Marketing Piston. His extensive expertise and passion for digital education make him a key figure in empowering others for success in the digital space.
Trainer • Nigeria
Biochemistry (B.Sc.);
Michael Iniobong is a marketing expert with a unique background in Biochemistry, leveraging his passion for strategy and influence to excel in the marketing world. He specializes in crafting winning brand strategies, content marketing, SEO, and social media, with a proven track record of driving business growth. Michael has successfully positioned brands like Simba/Luminous as leaders in their industries, exceeding sales targets, launching innovative campaigns, and using data-driven strategies to optimize results. As an inspirational trainer at a business school, he empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become future marketing leaders, guiding them through the ever-evolving business landscape.
Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.
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Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.
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