Resolution Realisation: Promoting your business on social media

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College St Austell - 18 January 2025
LEVEL
Level 1 Levels Explained
DURATION
4 weeks
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Full-time

Course information

This practical course is designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs to master the essentials of promotion and social media engagement. Over four interactive sessions, you’ll learn how to promote your business, create engaging content, and strategically use social media platforms to connect with your audience and grow your reach.

Key Takeaways

• Social media profiles optimised for growth
• Practical skills to create compelling content and plan campaigns
• A clear strategy to effectively promote your business
• Confidence to connect with your audience online

This course is ideal for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who want to establish or improve their social media presence to drive business growth.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to confidently promote your business on social media.

Identifying Your Business's Unique Selling Points
• Learn how to define what sets your business apart from competitors and how to communicate this effectively.

Understanding Your Target Audience
• Discover how to identify and understand your audience’s needs, preferences, and behaviours to tailor your promotion efforts.

Optimising Social Media Profiles
• Gain the skills to set up and optimise your social media profiles for maximum visibility and engagement.

Creating Engaging Content
• Learn how to create visually appealing, on-brand content, including images, videos, and captions that capture attention and drive interaction.

Planning a Content Calendar
• Understand how to organise and plan your content in advance for consistent, timely posts across social media platforms.

Using Hashtags and Trends
• Learn how to leverage hashtags and trending topics to increase visibility and attract a larger audience.

Paid Social Media Campaigns
• Gain a basic understanding of running paid social media ads and promotions to further extend your reach and drive business results.

Analysing Social Media Insights
• Learn how to track and measure the performance of your posts and campaigns using analytics tools to refine your strategies.

Increasing Engagement and Growing Your Audience
• Discover effective techniques for building a loyal and engaged following on social media to support your business growth.

• UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology
• Level 3 Photography – Creative – Commercial
• Access to HE Diploma (Creative Arts)

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For individuals with an income over £32,000, there is a nominal fee. ( Tuition Fees: £18.00 ).
Financial support for ages 19+
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