Creating engaging content for Social Media
Discover how to create engaging content for different social media platforms using a range of free tools and techniques.
Duration
1 weekWeekly study
5 hours
Creating engaging content for Social Media
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Develop your skills in social media management and content creation
More than half of the world now uses social media.
Learn how to make engaging content that stands out and reaches your target audience with this three-week course from the New Zealand Institute of Education.
Promote yourself as a social media content creator and develop your very own brand identity
Whether you’re promoting yourself or your business, your social media needs to tell a cohesive story that matches your brand’s identity and vision.
On this course, you’ll investigate different social media platforms, from Facebook to TikTok, and assess where your content will thrive. You’ll discover how different media excels on different platforms and how to adapt your content to fit.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create content that is unique, entertaining, and specifically designed for your chosen platform.
Learn how to edit videos and images using free editing software
Your media editing skills can make the difference between your audience liking and sharing your content or swiping straight past.
You’ll be introduced to free editing apps and tools and be shown the tricks and techniques to give your videos and images the professional treatment.
By using these skills, you’ll ensure every post is slickly produced, on brand, and gets its message across.
Refine your social media planning and strategy to reach your target audience
You’ll learn how content scheduling and planning helps you reach your audience, keeping your content fresh and interesting, and preventing accidental over-saturation.
By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to create engaging content for a range of platforms. You’ll be able to edit your videos and images to a high standard and have a clear social media strategy to boost your outreach and keep those likes and shares coming.
Syllabus
Week 1
Create engaging content for Social Media
Introduction
What are you going to learn over the next 5 hours?
Storytelling
What is storytelling? what steps can we take to ensure our posts have the BEST chance of being shared to get some of that sweet sweet engagement?
Text
What makes a good description?
Imagery
This section deals with telling a story through an image, Canva, Free image libraries and basic smartphone photography tips
Video
We look into videography for Social Media here, discussing storytelling, programmes and tips for creating great video.
Course Conclusion
Last video before we go our separate ways
Who is this accredited by?
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Create engaging video for social media using free tools
- Create quality images for social media using free tools
- Practice using social media tools and techniques through reflection exercises
- Reflect on your potential customers buying habits and create engaging ways of reaching them through Social Media
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone wanting to understand social media promotion, whether in an individual or business context.
Who will you learn with?
Hey there, i'm Stephen Punter - designer, marketer and educator. I love telling stories through imagery and video, and have been doing so for over 20 years.
Who developed the course?
New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE)
NZIE is NZ’s longest running and largest Digital Marketing School. Our 100% online Digital Marketing Diploma and Short Courses are co-created with the industry and taught by experts so you’ll get the latest knowledge and trends.
What's included?
This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.
- Unlimited access to this course
- Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
- Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you're eligible
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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