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Social Media Marketing Basics for Beginners

Social Media Marketing Basics for Beginners

Learn how to grow your business on social media from scratch — no experience needed. This course walks you through setting up your profiles, creating posts people actually want to read, and turning followers into customers.
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4 Trainees
6 Lectures

About This Course

Overview

Social media is free, powerful, and your customers are already using it, yet most business owners either never start or post for months with nothing to show for it. This course gives beginners a simple, repeatable system for turning social media activity into real business results.

What You Will Learn

  • Which social media platforms are right for your business
  • How to write captions that earn likes, comments, and shares
  • How to plan a full week of content in under an hour
  • A simple formula for turning a follower into a paying customer

Who This Course is For

  • Small business owners starting from zero
  • Marketing and admin staff who manage company pages
  • Freelancers and entrepreneurs building an audience

Conclusion

No tech skills are needed. If you can use a smartphone, this course will give you a social media routine you can actually keep up with.

FAQ

Check the frequently asked questions about this course.

Is this course free?
Yes, completely free for all registered users.
Do I need any experience?
No. This course is built for absolute beginners.
Which social media platform does this course cover?
We focus on Instagram and Facebook, but the principles apply to any platform.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate once you complete all lessons and quizzes.
How long will it take to finish?
Around 1–2 hours. You can go at your own pace.
Curriculum Overview

This course includes 2 sections, 6 lessons, and 45m of material.

Chapter 1: Getting Started on Social Media
3 Parts | 25m
Getting Started on Social Media

Summary

Study Duration 10 Minutes
Attachments 0
My First Social Media Profile Checklist

Before you post anything, make sure your profile has:



✓ Clear Profile Photo (your logo or a friendly face)
✓ Short, Easy-to-Read Bio (what you do + who you help)
✓ Link in Bio (your website or contact page)
✓ 3+ Initial Posts (established before you start promoting)
✓ Consistent Name (the same across all platforms)

Study Duration 15 Minutes
Volume -
Choosing Your Platform
Questions 5
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Passing Grade 10/25
Attempts 0/1
Chapter 2: Creating Content That Gets Results
3 Parts | 20m
What to Post (And How to Write It)

Most people stare at a blank screen thinking "what do I even post?" Here's the answer.

Study Duration 5 Minutes
Attachments 0
7-Day Content Plan Template
Study Duration 15 Minutes
Volume 0.03 MB
Content Creation
Questions 5
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Passing Grade 10/25
Attempts 0/∞
Certificates
1 Parts
Course Certificate
Course Certificate
If you pass all the lessons in this course, you will receive this certificate.
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Putera Amirul Haqim
Putera Amirul Haqim
9 Jun 2026 12:31
Amni Fatini Binti Mohd Nain
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9 Jun 2026 04:16
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Social Media Marketing Basics for Beginners
Free

This Course Includes

2 Online Quizzes
Official Certificate
Trainer Support

Course Specifications

Sections
2
Lessons
6
Capacity
Unlimited
Duration
45m
Trainees
4
Created Date
8 Jun 2026
Updated Date
2 Sep 2026
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