09CertificateBusiness, Marketing & Innovation

Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy

Learn social media marketing, content creation, SEO basics, digital advertising, and social analytics.

Duration

12 weeks

Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Delivery

Online

Next intake

15 August 2026

Overview

What this course is about

Master digital marketing, social media, and online brand building strategies.

Skills you will build

  • Build social media strategies
  • Create engaging content
  • Run digital campaigns
  • Analyze marketing metrics
  • Grow online presence

Career opportunities

  • Social Media Manager
  • Digital Marketer
  • Content Creator
  • Marketing Executive
  • Brand Manager

Entry requirements

Who can join

Basic social media understanding

If you are unsure about your fit, submit an inquiry and an INTEX advisor will help check the right starting point.

Study structure

Course modules

Expand each module to see the practical topics, exercises, and applied skills covered.

1

Marketing Strategy & Customer Journey

Understand audience segments, positioning, value propositions, and funnels

Map customer awareness, consideration, conversion, and retention stages

Choose channels based on goals, budget, and audience behavior

Set practical KPIs for reach, engagement, leads, and sales

Create a simple digital marketing strategy for a real brand or idea

2

Social Media Planning & Community Growth

Define platform roles for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube

Build content pillars, posting calendars, and campaign themes

Write captions, hooks, hashtags, and calls to action

Handle comments, messages, complaints, and community tone

Plan a 30-day social media calendar

3

Content Creation, Copywriting & Creative Direction

Write benefit-led copy for posts, ads, landing pages, and short videos

Plan visuals, reels, carousels, and simple brand assets

Use storytelling, proof, urgency, and clarity without sounding spammy

Create content briefs for designers, editors, or AI tools

Build a mini content portfolio with multiple campaign formats

4

Search, Email & Conversion Basics

Understand keyword intent, on-page SEO, local SEO, and content structure

Create landing page copy that supports conversion

Plan lead magnets, email sequences, and follow-up messages

Read basic traffic, conversion, and engagement data

Improve a campaign based on analytics evidence

5

Paid Campaigns, Reporting & Client Readiness

Understand ad objectives, targeting, budgets, creatives, and testing

Plan a beginner campaign for awareness, leads, or sales

Track metrics such as CTR, CPC, CPL, conversion rate, and ROAS conceptually

Prepare a simple client or manager performance report

Present a final campaign plan with recommendations and next actions

Fees

Course fee and payment support

Course fee

LKR 28,000

Confirm current fee, installment options, and any intake-specific offers with student support.

Support options

  • Payment plan enquiries
  • Scholarship guidance for eligible students
  • Advisor support before enrollment

How to apply

Send your details

Submit the inquiry form and an INTEX student advisor will contact you with intake, fee, batch, and enrollment guidance.