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Key information
Duration	:	1 Year
Study Type	:	Full Time
Tuition fees	:	11,500 CAD / Total
Exam Accepted	:	IELTS 6.0/9
Exam Intake	:	Jan \| May \| Sep
Program Taught language	:	English
Delivered	:	On Campus
Conditional Scholarship	:	NA
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Diploma in Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op

The Diploma in Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op program focuses on marketing, advertising and campaign management through the PPC marketing model, social media networks and research to build the correct marketing strategy. This program is powered by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) and upon successful completion, you will also receive a Digital Marketing Associate certificate.

Program Outcomes

Develop digital advertising campaigns such as presentations, websites, social media, brochures, reports and newsletters

Make use of tools such as WordPress, HTML and CSS, Google Adwords and Google Analytics

Improve your writing and create content for promotional purposes

Conduct surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key stakeholders

Build, optimize and analyze PPC campaigns on Google Ads and Bing Ads

Gain an additional certificate from the Digital Marketing Institute

Strengthen your resume with Canadian work experience

The modules include:

1. Introduction to Marketing and Branding

This module is designed to provide you with the skills to build a customer profile and analyze the digital market. The module will enable you to understand the principles of digital advertising, the key elements of branding and competitive analysis.

2. Google SEO

In this module, you will learn about the internet and search engines. You will learn to review concepts and processes on the Internet, the meaning of a domain, how to purchase a domain and assess differences in URL extensions, storage servers and FTP files. This module will also focus on how search engines work and what factors influence website promotion (content, seniority, links, load times, Google spiders, negative SEO).

You will also learn about Online Reputation Management (ORM) and you’ll learn how to manage information presented on the internet (on the brand or product), while analyzing well-known cases on the subject.

Another concept covered during this module is market research and keywords. You will learn to identify trends and write customer reports about keyword research tools including keyword research practice and you’ll learn to manage the results.

Additionally, you will learn about optimization, including developing your familiarity with common errors and referrals, site accessibility to search engines and code testing, site structure testing tools and site content testing tools. You will practice site optimization testing and build a full optimization report.

3. Website Building and Design for Marketers

This module is designed to provide you with the skills needed to create a HTML page and manage content. The module will enable you to learn the principles of writing code, creating reflective and absolute links, integrating objects on a page and uploading the site to a network.

4. Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a software for analyzing web site traffic. You will practice using this, learn about account management and profiles, how to decode key reports and define goals. The final part of this unit includes preparation for the Google Analytics Certification exam.

5. Managing Social Media Sponsored Campaigns*

This module is designed to provide you with the skills to set up and manage campaigns using social media, analyze differences between campaigns types and build a visual strategy. The module will enable you to prepare for the Facebook Blueprint certification exam.

6. Pay Per Click Marketing with Google Ads*

In this module, you will learn to create a Google Ads account, rules for creating ads, using dynamic extensions, conversion types and using conversion optimizers. You will also learn about bidding including includes types of bidding strategies, advantages and disadvantages, strategy adjustments for business purposes and Return On Investment (ROI) tracking. The final part of this unit includes preparation for the Google Ads certification exams.

7. Campaign Management, Regulations and Compliance

This module is designed to provide you with basic skills in the following tools: LinkedIn, graphics software (for quick editing), social activity management and analysis software. You will also learn about regulatory and compliance practices that are being utilized within the digital marketing industry.

8. Copywriting

In this unit, you will get hands-on experience writing web content, including how to write a blog or a post, newsletters, emails, landing pages, display ads, Facebook ads, native ads and website content.

9. Work Placement

After you successfully complete the academic requirements of the module, you are required to complete 480 hours of program-relevant work placement. Business sectors you can take up a placement include marketing, retail, finance and accounting, not-for-profit, customer care and administration.

Although skills required for the job will vary depending on the placement, the key responsibilities include being supervised at all times, observing all workplace and school safety and security procedures, dressing appropriately, interacting professionally with staff, learning about the work environment, and participating in the daily routine as required by the employer.

A work placement has been incorporated into this diploma so you can put into practice the theoretical components of the program in practical learning situations and apply your skills to facilitate business operations. The Career Service Department will support you with securing a placement by sending you to interviews. Upon completion of your practicum, you are required to submit your placement report and an evaluation form will be completed by your supervisor in order for you to successfully graduate

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