Weeks 1–4 - Foundations
of Social Media Marketing
Objective
The goal of this phase is to introduce you to the Social media has become an essential tool for businesses to connect with their target audience. This module introduces you to the fundamentals of social media marketing and helps you understand its role in modern business strategies. .
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to social media marketing
- Overview of major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok)
- Importance of audience research and segmentation
- Basics of content creation and curation
Course Content
- What is Social Media Marketing?
- Understanding Different Platforms and Their Audiences
- Setting SMART Goals for Social Media Campaigns
- Audience Research and Persona Development
- Introduction to Content Types (Text, Images, Videos, Stories)
Key Activities
- Create your first social media audit report.
- Develop buyer personas for a fictional brand.
- Analyze competitor social media profiles.
- Design a basic content calendar.