Week 1: Introduction to Social Media Marketing
• Module 1.1: Overview of Social Media Marketing
◦ Definition and importance
◦ Key platforms and their unique features
• Module 1.2: Setting Goals and Objectives
◦ SMART goals
◦ Aligning social media goals with business objectives
• Module 1.3: Understanding Your Audience
◦ Creating audience personas
◦ Analyzing audience behavior and preferences
Week 2: Content Creation and Strategy
• Module 2.1: Content Planning and Strategy
◦ Developing a content calendar
◦ Types of content (blogs, videos, infographics, etc.)
• Module 2.2: Creating Engaging Content
◦ Writing compelling copy
◦ Visual content creation tools and techniques
• Module 2.3: Platform-Specific Strategies
◦ Best practices for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Week 3: Social Media Advertising and Analytics
• Module 3.1: Introduction to Social Media Advertising
◦ Overview of paid social media
◦ Setting up ad campaigns
• Module 3.2: Analytics and Metrics
◦ Key performance indicators (KPIs)
◦ Tools for tracking and analyzing performance
• Module 3.3: Optimizing Campaigns
◦ A/B testing
◦ Adjusting strategies based on analytics
Week 4: Advanced Strategies and Future Trends
• Module 4.1: Influencer Marketing
◦ Identifying and collaborating with influencers
◦ Measuring influencer impact
• Module 4.2: Social Media Trends and Innovations
◦ Emerging platforms and technologies
◦ Future trends in social media marketing
• Module 4.3: Final Project and Review
◦ Developing a comprehensive social media marketing plan
◦ Peer reviews and feedback