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Digital Marketing Associate

Master the fundamentals of digital marketing campaign setup with our Digital Marketing Associate course!

 Digital Marketing Associate

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Digital Marketing Associate

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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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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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This programme is designed for executives tasked with igniting innovation within their organisations, or who seek to create innovative solutions to a major challenge.

How to Apply:

  • Check the website to select a course of choice and fee.
  • Pay the registration fee and tuition to P&F account domiciled at First Bank
  • DETAILS Account Name: Piston & Fusion Ltd Account Number: 2015242578 Bank: First Bank of Nigeria
  • Complete the enrollment form ONLY AFTER PAYMENT
  • CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED, ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO THE COMPANY’S ACCOUNT.

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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.