PDC84647 - Marketing Strategies (Online) for Small Business Entrepreneurs

Duration 2 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Study modeOnline
Course codePDC84647
Fee
$45 (Full)

Overview

Digital technologies, social media sites and instantaneous modes of communication have altered the landscape of traditional marketing. Discover online marketing strategies used to develop a social media plan for small business, and investigate the most effective social platforms and search engine tools. Learn how the UI/UX (user interface/user experience) mixes with business content to increase conversion rate optimisation (CRO) in a strategic marking plan for small business.

This online micro-credential outlines the online marketing strategies used to develop a social media plan. Participants will learn about the most effective social platforms and search engine tools.

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.

Career Opportunities

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. 

Structure & Availability

Micro-credential

Duration:

2 hours online self-paced learning.

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


  1. Explore the best use of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for small business
  2. Devise a social media plan using the most effective social platforms for small business
  3. Investigate how the UI/UX (user interface/user experience) mixes with business content to increase conversion rate optimisation (CRO) in a strategic marketing plan for small business.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for students enrolling in this micro-credential.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

How to apply

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