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Course overview

This course takes complete beginners through a step-by-step progression: foundational concepts, creating content that converts, basic on-page SEO, running effective Facebook & Instagram campaigns, and building simple email sequences. Each section focuses on hands-on tasks and measurable skills so learners can build a basic marketing toolkit, launch small campaigns, and read results to improve performance.

Who this course is for

Adults and early-career professionals with little or no prior digital marketing experience who want practical, job-ready skills to support small business marketing, freelance work, or an entry-level marketing role.

What you will learn

  • Describe the main digital marketing channels and how they support business goals
  • Create a basic buyer persona and map a simple customer journey
  • Develop a short content plan and produce web-ready content (blog intro + social captions)
  • Perform basic keyword research and apply on-page SEO best practices
  • Set up a Facebook & Instagram campaign structure, targeting, and budget
  • Design ad creative variations and a simple A/B testing plan
  • Build an email list segment, write a welcome email, and create a basic automation
  • Use core metrics from Google Analytics and ad/email platforms to produce a one-page performance report and recommend improvements

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer and web-browsing skills
  • Active email account
  • Access to a smartphone or computer and internet connection
  • Willingness to practice by creating simple marketing assets

Level: Beginner

Course curriculum

Foundations of Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Basics Preview
10 min
Buyer Personas & Journey Mapping
10 min
Goals, KPIs & Measurement Plan
10 min
Content Strategy & SEO Fundamentals
Content Planning
10 min
Writing for Web and Social
10 min
SEO 101: Keywords & On-Page
10 min
Social Media & Facebook/Instagram Ads
Organic Social Tactics
10 min
Ads Manager Setup & Campaign Structure
10 min
Creative Testing & Optimization
10 min
Email Marketing, Analytics & Launch
Email List Building & Welcome Email
10 min
Campaigns & Automation Basics
10 min
Analytics, Reporting & Next Steps
10 min
Final Assessment Required quiz
14 min