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The Digital Marketing module sets out the fundamentals of digital marketing. It covers areas such as creating a web presence, optimising content for search engines, using social media platforms, selling online, different types of advertising, as well as monitoring and improving campaigns using analytics.

SYLLABUS

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The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from a wide range of expert input from the world's leading computer societies and independent subject matter experts.

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ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO:

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  • Understand key concepts of digital marketing, including advantages, limitations and planning.

  • Understand various web presence options and how to select appropriate keywords for search engine optimisation.

  • Recognise different social media platforms, and set up and use common platforms.

  • Understand how effective social media management assists in promotion and lead generation.

  • Use a social media management service to schedule posts and set up notifications.

  • Understand various options for online marketing and advertising, including search engine, e-mail and mobile marketing.

  • Understand and use analytics services to monitor and improve campaigns.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE?

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  • Covers the key skills and main concepts relating to digital marketing.

  • Certifies best practice in digital marketing.

  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising digital marketing professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.

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SYLLABUS OVERVIEW

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Download the Digital Marketing Module Syllabus (PDF)

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DIGITAL MARKETING

CATEGORY

SKILL SET

Digital Marketing Concepts

  • Key Concepts

  • Planning

Web Presence

  • Web Presence Options

  • Website Considerations

  • Search Engine Optimisation

Social Media Setup

  • Social Media Platforms

  • Social Media Accounts

Social Media Management

  • Social Media Management Services

  • Marketing and Promotion Activities

  • Engagement, Lead Generation and Sales

Online Marketing and Advertising

  • Online Advertising

  • E-Mail Marketing

  • Mobile Marketing

Analytics

  • Getting Started

  • Web Analytics

  • Social Media Insights

  • E-Mail Marketing and Online Advertising Analytics

SAMPLE TESTS:

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ICDL provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand ICDL Digital Marketing in more depth and prepare for testing.

 

​​Download the Sample Test for Digital Marketing (.zip)

 

Please note: Answers are provided for the multiple choice questions of the sample papers, please refer to ICDL training materials for information on practical tasks.

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