ICDL Professional

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing module covers the main concepts and skills of digital marketing, 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.

Digital marketing is a growing sector and workers with these skills are in demand. As businesses access new markets through online channels, they need employees who can help to build their online trading and commerce capabilities.

This module is suitable for a wide range of candidates; for example, entrepreneurs, employees of small- and medium- sized enterprises, students, and marketing professionals who want to build and certify their digital marketing skills.

Module overview

CategorySkill 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