4-Week Training Programme

WordPress & Social Media Marketing Fundamentals

4-week beginner training programme designed to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses create their digital presence

Duration

3 Weeks + Showcase

Format

Online Virtual Tools

Sessions

2x per week, 1h 30m

Time

19:00 (7PM)

For Beginners
No Coding Required
Drag-and-Drop Tools

Programme Overview

Build your complete digital ecosystem

WordPress Website

Create professional websites using drag-and-drop builders and premium templates

Social Media Pages

Set up and optimize professional social media presence across platforms

Google Business Profile

Optimize your local search presence and attract customers through Google

What You'll Master

WordPress website creation
Domain/hosting/subdomain concepts
Professional business email setup
Social media marketing fundamentals
Google Business Profile optimization
AI tools and agents in digital marketing

Understand how all platforms connect: your website links to social media, and everything appears in Google search results for maximum visibility.

Learning Format

1

Practical Demonstrations

Watch step-by-step demonstrations using real digital tools and platforms

2

Hands-On Practice

Build your platforms during training sessions with instructor guidance

3

AI Tools Showcase

Learn how AI agents enhance digital marketing (demonstration only, no licence included)

Training Packages

Choose the package that fits your goals

Basic Learning Package

Perfect for learning the fundamentals

R2,500

INCLUDED

Access to all online training sessions
Course learning materials
Demonstrations of website creation and social media marketing
Understanding of domains/hosting/subdomains/business emails

NOT INCLUDED

Hosting
Custom Domain
Subdomains
Plugins/themes
Software licences
Project showcase participation
MOST POPULAR

Practical Builder Package

Hands-on experience with real tools

R4,500

INCLUDED

Everything in Basic package
Guided hands-on website creation
2 months hosting for project website
Subdomain training environment
Premium themes/plugins/software licences
Instructor support during development
Final showcase participation

NOT INCLUDED

Custom Domain

Professional Launch Package

Complete solution for business launch

R8,500

INCLUDED

Everything in Practical Builder package
12 months website hosting
Custom domain name
Subdomains
Professional business email linked to domain
Premium themes/plugins/software licences
Guided website setup and launch
Final showcase participation

Week 4: Showcase Week

1-3

Weeks 1-3: Build Phase

Learners progressively build their websites, social media pages, and Google Business Profile throughout guided training sessions.

4

Week 4: Present & Celebrate

Participants present their complete digital ecosystem: website, social media pages, and Google Business Profile to the cohort and trainer.

Top 5 Recognition

The top 5 websites will be featured on the Digital Optad official website, giving participants valuable portfolio exposure and recognition.

Ready to Launch Your Digital Presence?

Join the next cohort and start building your online ecosystem

Beginner-Friendly
No Coding Required
Instructor Support
Intermediate Level Training

Ready for the Next Level?

Take your digital skills further with our Intermediate course: WordPress E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Systems

Prerequisite: Completion of WordPress & Social Media Marketing Fundamentals (Beginner Course) or equivalent experience

What You'll Learn:

WooCommerce online store setup
Payment gateway integration (PayFast, PayPal)
Marketing funnel design & landing pages
Email marketing & automation

Advanced Skills:

Facebook Pixel & Google Analytics tracking
Conversion tracking & analytics
AI-powered chatbots & automation
Multi-vendor marketplace setup

Build complete digital commerce systems with e-commerce stores, payment processing, marketing funnels, and conversion tracking in this comprehensive 4-week programme.