eLearnAfrica
Creating engaging content for Social Media
New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE)
  • Start Date: 04 Jul, 2022
  • 1 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover how to create engaging content for different social media platforms using a range of free tools and techniques.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Develop your skills in social media management and content creation


More than half of the world now uses social media.


Learn how to make engaging content that stands out and reaches your target audience with this three-week course from the New Zealand Institute of Education.


Promote yourself as a social media content creator and develop your very own brand identity


Whether you’re promoting yourself or your business, your social media needs to tell a cohesive story that matches your brand’s identity and vision.


On this course, you’ll investigate different social media platforms, from Facebook to TikTok, and assess where your content will thrive. You’ll discover how different media excels on different platforms and how to adapt your content to fit.


With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create content that is unique, entertaining, and specifically designed for your chosen platform.


Learn how to edit videos and images using free editing software


Your media editing skills can make the difference between your audience liking and sharing your content or swiping straight past.


You’ll be introduced to free editing apps and tools and be shown the tricks and techniques to give your videos and images the professional treatment.


By using these skills, you’ll ensure every post is slickly produced, on brand, and gets its message across.


Refine your social media planning and strategy to reach your target audience


You’ll learn how content scheduling and planning helps you reach your audience, keeping your content fresh and interesting, and preventing accidental over-saturation.


By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to create engaging content for a range of platforms. You’ll be able to edit your videos and images to a high standard and have a clear social media strategy to boost your outreach and keep those likes and shares coming.


This course is designed for anyone wanting to understand social media promotion, whether in an individual or business context.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

New Zealand Institute of Education (NZIE)

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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