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Course Overview
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.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Digital Marketing Associate course, participants will be able to:
- Set up and navigate essential digital marketing accounts and tools (Analytics, Ads, Social Media, Email).
- Implement foundational on-page SEO elements and perform basic keyword research for SEO & SEM.
- Structure, launch, and manage basic Google Ads Search campaigns, including writing ads and setting budgets.
- Establish a social media presence, create simple content calendars, and run basic paid social ads.
- Build initial email lists, design simple emails, execute broadcast campaigns, and perform basic segmentation.
- Set up fundamental display advertising campaigns and monitor key performance metrics across channels.
Curriculum
Module 1: Digital Marketing Fundamentals & Tools Setup
Module 2: Basic SEO Setup & On-Page Implementation
Module 3: Setting Up SEM Search Campaigns
Module 4: Setting Up Social Media Presence & Basic Ads
Module 5: Setting Up Email Marketing Campaigns
Module 6: Setting Up Basic Display Campaigns
Module 7: Introduction to Campaign Monitoring
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
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Right For You
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:
- Individuals seeking entry-level positions in digital marketing (e.g., Marketing Assistant, Junior Digital Marketer, Social Media Coordinator).
- Marketing professionals needing a foundational understanding of digital channel setup.
- Small business owners or entrepreneurs wanting to manage basic digital marketing tasks in-house.
- Career changers looking to enter the digital marketing field.
- Recent graduates aiming to build practical digital skills.
Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.
Key Program Features
Training
The Digital Marketing Associate training approach employs hands-on learning, which imparts the skills required for specific job roles
Internship & Projects
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.
Career Development
The Digital Marketing Associate course assists participants in securing a job through the development of a professional profile and job prospecting.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Digital marketing encompasses all marketing efforts that use electronic devices or the internet. Businesses leverage digital channels such as search engines, social media, email, and websites to connect with current and prospective customers. This course focuses on the practical setup of campaigns within these channels.
No, while having one can be helpful for practice, the course will use examples and simulated environments.
No, this course focuses on promoting websites/businesses using digital marketing channels, not web development.
The demand for digital marketing skills is rapidly growing across various sectors in Nigeria, including Tech, E-commerce, Banking, FMCG, and Agencies. Entry-level roles like Digital Marketing Assistant, Social Media Coordinator, and Junior SEO/PPC Executive offer great starting points. This course provides the foundational skills needed to pursue these opportunities.