Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing

DiplomaPlease enquire for prices and more information
Duration: 200 Hours
Delivery: Online
Code: DMI002

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing Outline

This is a very practical and hands-on digital marketing course, taught by leading digital marketing practitioners. By taking this course you will learn how to engage with your customers online in a more practical way and improve lead generation. You will understand how to use the internet as an effective marketing channel.

Who Should Study?

Anyone responsible for developing or implementing your organisation’s online strategy:

  • Professionals who need to understand Digital Marketing or get more out of their Digital channels
  • Marketeers who want to fast-track their career or improve their position in the market-place
  • Small business owners who need to maximise online channels for growing their business
  • Students who want to Up-skill in Digital Marketing

 


Lesson Structure

1) Digital Marketing Uncovered - Course Introduction

All current innovation in marketing is through digital channels. This opening lecture demonstrates the power of applying digital concepts across the marketing function in any business.

Topics include:

  • Strategies in Digital Marketing
  • Aligning Internet with Business Objectives
  • Examples of Great Case Studies
  • User Behaviour & Navigation
  • Branding and User Experience
  • Developing a digital plan

 

2) Pay Per Click Marketing:

Pay per Click (PPC) advertising campaigns allow you to maximise your company's visibility on key search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing. On this module you will learn how to develop an effective PPC strategy and achieve demonstrable return-on-investment (ROI). This module provides takes you through the essentials of planning, managing PPC campaign.

Topics include:

  • How to create a PPC campaign
  • Implementing your PPC budget
  • Targeting your advertising
  • Measuring and Managing your campaigns

 

3) Email Marketing:

Email Marketing, when carried out properly is still one of the most effective forms of digital marketing. This module will teach you about Data Protection, Opt-In Subscriber Management, E-Mail Design and Content, Email Delivery and Reporting.

Topics include:

  • Email Marketing explained
  • Creating optimized campaigns
  • How to measure success
  • Managing your database
  • Best practice case studies
  • Choosing 3rd Party Email Providers

 

4) Search Engine Optimisation:

This course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of SEO and demonstrates how to implement these techniques and start to get your site to #1 on Google.

SEO is about attracting the right customers at the right time. This module will equip you with the core understanding, technical know-how and insight to build an SEO strategy that will stand up in today’s fiercely competitive online marketplace.

Topics include:

  • Keyword Research
  • How Google Works
  • Search Engine Factors
  • OnPage & OffPage Optimisation
  • Meta Tags, Images, Content, Video
  • Links and how to get them

 

5) Web Analytics:

Our digital marketing is only as effective as the analytical insights derived from online activities. Our Web Analytics Module guides you through web analytics and other data sources to better understand site visitor characteristics and behaviour. You will understand the most important and appropriate metrics and how to use them improve your digital activities.

Topics include:

  • What is Website Analytics?
  • Google Analytics explained
  • Understanding your KPI’s
  • Measuring website traffic
  • Setting up goal and event tracking
  • Increasing traffic to your web site

 

6) Affiliate Marketing:

The Affiliate Marketing Module within our programmes explains the benefits of affiliate marketing and describes different types of affiliate publishers including the leading marketing networks and agencies. You will understand how to implement and manage an affiliate marketing campaign.

Topics include:

  • Affiliate Marketing tracking
  • Affiliate networks
  • Affiliate Marketing SWOT
  • Choosing a suitable affiliate
  • How to drive traffic using Affiliate Marketing
  • How Affiliate Marketing differs from banner advertising
  • Cost per Acquisition marketing
  • Examples of successful campaigns and case studies

 

7) Social Media Marketing:

This module will provide you with the know how to plan and manage your communications and marketing through the rapidly emerging and influential social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.  It will provide you with techniques and tools to understand and harness the opportunities provided by best practice social media marketing and online PR.  You will learn how to leverage your company’s presence on Social Media platforms to generate more connections, build relationships with customers and boost your profits.

Topics include:

  • What is Social Media Marketing?
  • Overview of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogging, Youtube and Flickr
  • Increasing website traffic using Facebook, Twitter, Video, etc
  • Building brand awareness using Social Media
  • Best practice examples and Case Studies

 

8) Online Video Marketing

To help you get the most out of digital video, our experts will teach you, in a practical and hands-on way, how to create and implement a strategy for your organisation’s video use. We will show you how to go on to achieve massive return on investment by making sure that you do a few simple things right.

Topics include:

  • How Digital Video Works
  • Setting Your Objectives for Developing Your Video Implementation
  • Viral’ Video & How This Works
  • User Generated Content & How You Can Take Part

 

9) Digital Display Advertising

This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the creation deployment and management of Digital Display Advertising including display, search, affiliate, email, mobile & social, to give delegates the broadest view of digital advertising opportunities.

Topics include:

  • What is Display Advertising?
  • How are Banners Bought & Sold
  • Banner Formats & When to Use Them
  • Creating and Implementing a BannerCampaign

 

10) Mobile Marketing

This module provides you with a solid understanding of the rapid evolution of mobile marketing landscape. Focusing on cutting-edge case studies you will gain knowledge of the technologies and terminology of mobile marketing.

Topics include:

  • Email Marketing Explained
  • The Development of Mobile Marketing
  • Various Forms of Mobile Marketing
  • Geo-Targeting Your Campaign for
  • Smart Phones
  • How Consumers Use Mobile Marketing
  • Examples & Case Studies

 

11) Online PR

This module will look at how public relations have been developing in line with the changes to internet marketing. We clearly demonstrate the benefits of integrating your online PR into your business communications plan. We explain how the different online platforms are appropriate in varying situations.

Topics include:

  • How to Develop an Online Press Release
  • Measuring the Success of Your Online PR
  • How to Monitor and Measure Your Online Brand and Reputation
  • Case Studies & Best Practice Examples of Online PR

 

12) Bringing It All Together – Creating and Implementing Your Digital Plan

Digital Marketing is driving the agenda in marketing departments and this module will teach you the complexities of planning, buying and executing a marketing campaign that integrates traditional marketing with all digital activities including display, search, affiliate, email, mobile and social.

Topics include:

  • Examples of Integrated Marketing Plans
  • Using the Best Digital Marketing Channels for Maximum Impact
  • Create an Integrated Digital Marketing Plan

 

Assignment:

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing course requires that you complete a written assignment if you wish to receive a certification. To receive a Diploma in Digital Marketing you are required to submit a digital marketing plan consisting of 2,500-3,000 words.

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing

DiplomaPlease enquire for prices and more information
Duration: 200 Hours
Delivery: Online
Code: DMI002