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.
3
Trainees
4
Lectures
Rashid Bin Abdul Razak
Trainer
About This Course
Course Overview
Social media is free, powerful, and your customers are already on it. The problem? Most business owners don't know where to start — or they post for months and see zero results.
This course fixes that.
Learning Outcomes
- Which social media platforms are right for your business
- How to write captions that get likes, comments, and shares
- How to plan a week of content in under an hour
- The simple formula for turning a follower into a paying customer
- What to post, when to post, and how often
No tech skills needed. If you can use a smartphone, you can do this.
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 modules, 4 lessons, and 0:15 hours of materials.
Chapter 1: Getting Started on Social Media
2 Parts | 0:10 Hours
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)
Volume
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Choosing Your Platform
Questions
5
Duration
—
Passing Grade
10/25
Attempts
0/1
Chapter 2: Creating Content That Gets Results
2 Parts | 0:05 Hours
7-Day Content Plan Template
Volume
0.03 MB
Content Creation
Questions
5
Duration
—
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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This Course Includes
Downloadable Content
2 Online Quizzes
Official Certificate
Course Specifications
Sections
2
Lessons
4
Capacity
Unlimited
Duration
0:15 Hours
Trainees
3
Created Date
8 Jun 2026
Updated Date
10 Jun 2026
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