Course Details
- Course Code: UKVC18SMB
- Location: Online
- Duration: 2.25 hours
- Cost: £299.00
- Qualification: All modern browsers and devices
Further Details
- Course Access: 12 months
- Exams Included: Yes
- Compatibility: All major devices and browsers
Approved Course:

A014294-28
Social Media for Business Certificate
Social media marketing is a type of online marketing that involves creating and posting content, such as articles, images, videos, as well as paid social media ads, to increase customer engagement.
Social media creates great exposure for your business, it’s cost-effective and you don’t have to be an expert to see success with advertising. This course aims to provide you with sufficient information to help you develop and implement a social media strategy yourself, based on the topics we will be discussing.
You Will Learn:
- What social media marketing entails and what the four most valuable social media platforms for business are
- How to analyse your target audience
- How to choose the appropriate social media platform for your business
- How to make the most of using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for business
- What the emerging social media marketing trends are
- What the benefits of social media marketing are
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- You’ll be able to identify the audience and content that works best with each social media platform
- Your knowledge will assist you in choosing the appropriate social media platforms for your business
- You will be able to efficiently set up Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn business accounts, and understand how the various advertising options work
- You will be able to better predict and incorporate emerging social media trends into your marketing strategy
- Your knowledge will allow you to create a specific social media strategy, tailored to your business
Course Modules/Lessons
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FAQ's
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Who can take the Social Media for Business Certificate course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. -
Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move! -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if I fail the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course. -
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more). -
How can I pay?
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal. -
How long after payment can I begin the course?
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details. -
How long does it take to complete the Social Media for Business Certificate course?
We estimate that the course will take about 2.25 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test. -
How long is my certificate valid for?
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.