Course Name
Digital - Social Media for Life and Business
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in social media.
Entry Level - no prior knowledge is needed.
Learners can bring and use their own devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and Chromebooks will also be available for use.
What You Will Learn
Over this short course, you will gain a range of skills and knowledge through hands-on activities, discussions and develop your digital skills.
Introduction to Social Media:
Understand the history and evolution of social media. Identify the benefits and potential drawbacks of social media. Explore different platforms and their unique features.
Setting Up Your Profile(s):
Create a compelling and professional social media profile. Understand and adjust privacy settings for safety and control. Learn to connect with others safely.
Content Creation:
Understand strategies for creating engaging personal content using text, images, and videos. Learn the basics of content planning. Explore how to express personality and creativity while connecting with friends, family, and online communities.
Building Networks and Engaging Effectively:
Understand how to connect with others on social media responsibly. Learn best practices for engagement (liking, commenting, sharing).
Safety, Security, & Next Steps:
Learn best practices for online safety. Develop a personalised social media profile safely.
Course Aim
The Social Media for Life and Work course aims to instil confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation in digital literacy. Through a clear progression of topics, you will learn to establish a positive online presence and work toward personal or professional goals. The curriculum covers the history of social media, practical content creation, network building, and critical safety measures. It promotes ethical online engagement, responsible social media use (including managing screen time), and a mindset geared toward continuous self-improvement.
Course Length
short course
What You Will Need to Bring
Note pad and pen
How you will be assessed
The assessment focuses on practical application, participation, and reflection. Methods include:
Initial Digital Skills Assessment and ILPS (Individual Learning Plans)
Group discussions and participation.
Quizzes on session content.
Hands-on Profile Creation: Learners will create or update their own profiles during
Where Next
Upon completion, you will be well-prepared for continued growth in an increasingly digital world. Other digital courses are available.
Will learners gain a qualification?
No
Extra Info
This short course is designed to empower individuals with little or no prior social media experience to navigate, engage, and create content confidently across popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You will acquire essential digital skills, including setting up profiles, creating engaging content, understanding online safety, and building meaningful networks. This course is tailored to provide a supportive and interactive learning environment to build a strong foundation in digital literacy. It can be used also to help with businesses.
