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07 September 2026  | 

Social Media Marketing (Online: WITS DigitalCampus)

Applications accepted until
24 August 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Sibongile Msimanga
Certification:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
07 September 2026 -
Applications close
24 August 2026
Overview
This course introduces students to the essential principles and tools of social media marketing, enabling them to build a strong online presence and engage audiences effectively. Students explore major social platforms, advertising techniques, influencer marketing, social media SEO, and AI-driven optimisation. The course also covers content strategy development, customer relationship management, retention tactics, and foundational data analytics, including sentiment analysis for informed decision-making. By the end of the programme, students will be equipped to design, implement, and evaluate social media marketing strategies that drive engagement, improve brand visibility, and support business growth. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
7 weeks
Format
4-6 hours per week
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R19,855.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics: 


    • Social media marketing fundamentals 
    • Current social Media trends 
    • Understanding generational cohorts
    • Overview of major social media platforms 
    • Social media advertising techniques 
    • Integrating email and mobile marketing 
    • Using social media management tools 
    • Platform optimisation strategies
    • Online advertising strategies 
    • Social media SEO best practices 
    • Leveraging AI in social media marketing 
    • Influencer marketing tactics
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 
    • Content marketing strategy development 
    • Customer retention techniques
    • Introduction to data analytics 
    • Data analysis process 
    • Data-driven decision making 
    • Social media sentiment analysis
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