Instagram for Business

Name: Instagram for Business
Author: admin

About the Course

Marketing a business sounds easy, but when you get into the details, it can be quite overwhelming. Social media has transformed how many businesses reach their audience. Instagram is a platform that businesses are increasingly embracing for its marketing potential.

This course will start from the beginning by taking you through the WHATs and WHYs of Instagram for business marketing. You’ll then work through how to set up your profile and post photos and videos. You’ll explore strategy options, how to increase your following, and best practices for advertising on Instagram.

Course Info

Duration 5 hours. This will vary from individual to individual based on prior knowledge and ability.

Training Type Course

Study Type In centre, Online

Awards & Qualifications

Awarded 5 CPD points upon successful completion

Is this course right for me?

This course will teach you what you need to know about Instagram, the popular image-sharing platform, and how it can help your business with its marketing.

Is this course for you?

This course is ideal if you’re keen to work in digital marketing in positions such as a Marketing Assistant, Social Media Specialist, or blogger.

It would also be useful if you’re looking to take on more responsibility and want to work on social media for your existing employer. Roles such as PA, EA, or Office Manager are often asked to assist or take on a company’s social media activity because of their unique insight into the business.

Awarded 5 CPD points upon successful completion

Duration 5 hours. This will vary from individual to individual based on prior knowledge and ability.

Course Content

Course Content

Module 1 – Instagram Basics

Module 2 – Using Instagram for Business

Module 3 – Instagram Video and Reels

Module 4 – Instagram Stories

You’ll learn how to:

Set up and edit a profile
Search Instagram
Post images, carousels, and videos
Expand Instagram’s capabilities
Develop an Instagram strategy for your company
Optimise your profile and posts for business
Use hashtags
Increase your following
Create shoppable posts
Use Instagram advertising options
Use videos, Reels, and live streaming
Using Instagram Stories
Measure your activity to evaluate success

Course Overview

Aims and Objectives

The course will help you get to grips with this unique online image-sharing platform and how to leverage its potential to help promote a business.

Career Path

If you complete training in specific social media platforms, such as Instagram, you could be working towards positions such as Social Media Assistant, Social Media Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, or Events Manager.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

May 2024

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I enjoyed the training as it felt very relaxed and I liked that I could go at my own pace. I am so happy that I got this qualification for myself. I really believe that without my qualification I would be stuck in a job that I really wasn’t happy in for many more years!
Thank you Pitman training!”

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The size of class was also perfect, which allowed everyone to have their say and share similar experiences. Overall all, it was a very enjoyable course and I would be keen to attend other relevant courses”

Michelle Anderson—–PA—–Airtricity

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Very engaging, simplified a lot of complex issues to meet the needs of the audience. Genuinely found both days very fascinating – very rare that I can listen to someone speak for 2 days and not get bored, but Julie achieved this! Can’t wait to try out my new tools and techniques!

Sarah-Louise – Business Development Executive – Influencing Skills

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I am currently working in the city in London as a PA. It is lots of fun, however very hard work!

L P – Personal Assistant

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Julie tailored the course excellently to the different interests/problems of the participants. She sought out appropriate material related to our fields of work. I felt the small course size was excellent.

Rachel – Manager – Influencing Skills

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The trainer was excellent and took time to make sure we all understood what we were doing.

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