Social Media Marketing  module

Level 4 | Foundation Degree level |7/8 SQA
Advance your social media marketing expertise

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to plan, create, and measure impactful social content across key platforms.

Achieve a respected CIM Award and take the next step in your marketing career.

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Accredited award

Digital Marketing Institute
Format
Live online
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Live cohort start dates
25 September 2025
January, April June 2026
Duration
5 weeks
Course Lead
Scott Goodacre
Course fee

£580 +VAT
Plus Institutional fees
CIM Fees
Membership £65
Assessment £130
*Team discounts and payment options available

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Join a 300,000 strong digital marketing community!

Over 75,000

Learners

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Unique offers for this programme: 

We provide a unique range of offers to support your learning experience when completing this qualification:
  • Flexible dual award options to enhance your qualification portfolio.
  • Free access to the Skills Lounge for revision sessions and networking.
  • Earn nesma credits for smoother progression to other programmes.
  • Dedicated expert support available throughout your learning journey.

Course description

This module explores the role of social media in digital marketing and how it helps organisations connect with and influence audiences.

Learn how to choose the right platforms, create engaging content, and develop a measurable social media plan.

Perfect for aspiring marketers looking to build confidence and take on more responsibility in digital campaigns.
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What you'll learn

Here’s what you’ll be able to do after completing this module:
  • Explain how social media supports marketing goals and how it influences consumer behaviour.
  • Select the right social media channels and content approaches for different organisational needs and audiences.
  • Create a measurable social media marketing plan aligned to campaign objectives and performance metrics.

Your course includes

  • 5 weeks of expert-led live online classroom sessions
  • Interactive quizzes and practical assignments
  • Revision session with tutors 
  • Live online learning with lifetime access 
  • Qualification Certificate

All of our learners gain access to the nesma learning hub via your own homepage.

From here you can access all of your courses, materials and activities, see your progress and work with other students. 

The platform provides broader benefits including skills passport, activity badges, and access to skills intelligence, offers and news!

Aims

Develop practical skills and strategic understanding to create engaging social content, choose the right channels, and drive audience interaction.

On successful completion, you’ll earn a recognised CIM Award—proving you’re ready to plan, deliver, and measure impactful social media campaigns.

Certification exam 

To complete the module, you’ll take an online assessment with 45 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The questions include multiple choice, scenarios, and single best answers. Achieve 60% to earn your CIM Award and progress towards the full Certificate.


We’ll set you up with a sample test and provide a focused revision session shaped around the topics you and your cohort want to revisit. By the end, you’ll be confident, exam-ready, and on your way to becoming a certified marketing professional.

CIM Membership  & Assessment Fees

We handle all the admin – you focus on learning
We’ll arrange your CIM membership (£65) , register you for assessments (£130 per module), and help you prepare with practice tests and revision sessions.
Plus, as a CIM member, you gain exclusive access to industry insights, practical toolkits, expert webinars, networking events, and career support resources—all designed to accelerate your marketing career and keep you connected to a global community of marketing professionals.
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Who is it for?

This course is designed for aspiring marketers and professionals ready to take the next step in their career with a solid grounding in marketing and digital strategy.

It’s ideal for marketing executives, team leaders, career changers, and small business owners looking to gain a recognised award and the skills to plan and manage effective campaigns.  If your not sure talk to us  

Your tutor

Scott Goodacre

Scott is a qualified teacher and digital marketer with experience since 2006. He delivers CIM digital modules and helps businesses track and improve their online marketing.
He runs his own consultancy and writes a sports marketing blog, The Online Rule. He enjoys solving marketing challenges across diverse sectors..

What our learners say

Helped secure a promotion!

This qualification advanced my marketing knowledge and allowed me to put these skills into practice

Step up your game!

Your commitment, passion, and delivery were really amazing. We had a great start and the speed as well as intensity with which we rolled out globally over 3 years was unbelievable.

Concise and practical content

I learned a lot and now feel ready to implement these techniques into my organisation. 

Very Professional!

It was an excellent training program, and I am very pleased. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and the content was relevant to our industry.

Simple to understand!

Armed with the knowledge and techniques obtained from your school, I feel more equipped to navigate the challenging social aspects of the real world and become a professional in my field of choice.

Excellent Training Program!

The presenters were amazing. They were engaging, timely, and knowledgeable

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