This course is suitable for executives & entrepreneurs who have the basics of online marketing and social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube but who want to take their knowledge to the next level. This would also be of huge benefit to staff members in businesses as they would find out how to use digital & social media to their best advantage.

1. About_us: The Social Media Skillnet has come about as a result of the huge demand for training in this sector. We will be able to offer part funding to companies seeking training in this growing area nationwide. Some of the courses we hope to run include: The basics of Twitter, Advanced Marketing using Twitter, Facebook Marketing for Beginner/Intermediate /Advanced Level, Search Engine Optimisation, LinkedIn, Marketing yourself Online, Social Media Workshops, Writing for a Web Audience, QR Codes, Industry Specific Social Media and many more. We’re here to help you, just inform us of your Social Media Business Needs! Who_should_Attend? This course is suitable for executives & entrepreneurs who have the basics of online marketing and social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube but who want to take their knowledge to the next level. This would also be of huge benefit to staff members in businesses as they would find out how to use digital & social media to their best advantage.What to expect? Case Studies, Discussion Groups, Q & A Sessions, Web Tutorials, Mobile Apps, Morning Refreshments and Lunch included!Social Media Skillnet has places available for the following training programme with subsidy of 30% funding applied: <br /> COURSE: Digital & Social Media Strategy<br />DATE: 14th September, 2011<br />TIME: 9:30am-4:30pm (Registration from 9:00am)<br />VENUE: Clarion IFSC Hotel, Excise Walk, Dublin 1<br />TRAINER: Conor Lynch (SocialMedia.ie)<br />COST: Cost €105pp *(FREE to unemployed)<br />* We also offer a number of free places to jobseekers. Those interested must meet eligibility criteria.<br />COURSE_CONTENT: • Optimise your website for Search Engine Optimisation/Marketing<br />• Examine all consumer online/offline touchpoints for social media opportunities including your website, social media, email marketing, sponsorship, PR, events, retail & traditional media<br />• Learn to create relevant shareable digital content for your audience<br />COURSE_BENEFITS:<br />• You will engage with bloggers and social media communities<br />• You will be provided with the practical tools & techniques to start<br /> creating your own social media & digital strategies<br />• You will increase your sales & revenue via digital & social media<br />• You will acquire the SocialMedia.ie 10C’s Strategy Model – a<br /> framework for planning, creating & measuring your social media strategies<br />REQUESTS:<br />Participants must bring laptops. Wifi facilities available in hotel.<br />For further information or to book, please contact Maggie on 052 6126500 / 086 7776476, alternatively you can e-mail. Maggie O’ Brien: maggie@socialmediaskillnet.com <br /> Facebook: facebook.com/SocialMediaSkillnet <br /> Twitter: twitter.com/SocialSkillnet <br /> LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/SocialMediaSkillnet <br />