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PDC92532 - Introduction to Social Media for Small Business

Course Details

Course Summary

This micro-credential will provide an introductory level of knowledge on the tools and skills in managing social media for small businesses. Case studies are provided to outline how to best apply a social media marketing plan in a small business setting. This micro-credential is relevant for a small business owner, sole trader or those who work in administrative roles managing social media. 

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?


Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential. It is relevant for anyone wishing to develop or update their social media skills.


Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Creative, Performing and Visual Arts
  • Education and Humanities
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  • Health
  • Hospitality and Beauty
  • Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Mining and Energy
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  • Transport and Safety Sciences
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
  • Aeroskills
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  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Automotive
  • Automotive Engineering and Technology
  • Banking and Finance
  • Barista
  • Bar tending
  • Beauty
  • Boating
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Services
  • Caravaning
  • Child Care
  • Community Services
  • Cookery
  • Drilling
  • Education Support
  • Engineering
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  • Floristry
  • Food Processing
  • Forest Industries
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  • Personal Services
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  • Process/Manufact Food
  • Property
  • Public Sector
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  • Rural Industries
  • Safety
  • Sculpting
  • Telecommunications and Postal Services
  • Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
  • Tourism
  • Transport and Warehousing
  • Utilities
  • Wholesale and Retail
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This micro-credential provides professional upskilling for business owners, or those wishing to develop their business skills.

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Micro-credential

2 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Outline the role and impact of social media as a marketing tool in small business
  2. Identify the benefits of a social media strategy and how to implement it successfully
  3. Identify risks in using social media for small business and how to mitigate these risks. 

Assessment

Online Quiz

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