
Introduction to Digital Marketing
Are you looking to build practical digital marketing skills? Learn to connect key channels, plan campaigns and measure results on this expert-led two-day digital marketing course, delivered in person in London or live online through our virtual classroom.
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Course Overview
2 day course
Certificate of Attendance
In-person, Live Online, Private
Effective digital marketing requires a connected approach across search, social media, paid advertising and measurement. Learn to navigate the modern marketing landscape and build strategies aligned with clear business objectives.
On this course, you’ll explore the modern marketing funnel and how digital channels work together across the customer journey. We’ll cover SEO, paid search, organic and paid social media, display and video advertising alongside analytics and performance measurement.
Through practical exercises, examples and a media planning workshop, you’ll set measurable objectives, choose appropriate channels and align budgets, timelines, creative requirements and KPIs. You’ll leave better equipped to contribute to integrated digital campaigns and make more informed marketing decisions.
Attend a scheduled course at The Shard in London or through our live virtual classroom. Private sessions are also available at The Shard, online or at a location of your choice anywhere in the UK or globally.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how the modern marketing funnel maps to digital channels and customer behaviour
- Outline a paid search campaign using appropriate objectives, keywords and match types
- Select appropriate digital channels based on objectives, audiences and funnel stages
- Apply core SEO principles to support website visibility and organic search performance
- Explain how organic and paid social media support different campaign objectives
- Interpret key campaign metrics to assess performance and return on investment
Course agenda
Marketing Fundamentals
- Core principles of marketing effectiveness
- The digital shift: attention, relevance, brand building vs performance
- Traditional vs digital roles in the funnel
Digital Strategy & Funnel Planning
- The modern marketing funnel (awareness to loyalty)
- Digital channel mix explained
- Setting measurable objectives
- Mapping goals to the funnel
SEO: Getting Found in Search
- How search engines work in 2025
- Keyword and topic research
- On-page and technical optimisation basics
- What content ranks now
Paid Search (PPC)
- The need for paid search
- Google Ads overview (Search, Performance Max)
- Keyword match types and targeting options
- Writing ad copy that converts
- Ad extensions, bidding and budgets
- Measuring success: CTR, CPC, Quality Score
Organic Social Media
- Today's social media landscape
- Humanising your brand and building community
- Content that engages (stories, Reels, carousels, short video)
- Measuring trust and tone
Paid Social Advertising
- Platforms: Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snap Creative formats: Reels ads, Spark Ads, Thought Leader ads
- Audience targeting: AI, custom, lookalikes
- Budgeting and campaign tips
Display & Video Ads
- Programmatic basics and Google Display Network
- GDN formats and audiences (affinity, in-market, custom intent)
- YouTube Ads: Shorts, TrueView, bumper
- Creative best practices for attention and clarity
Measurement & Analytics
- Platform metrics vs analytics tools
- Key metrics: ROAS, CPA, CLV
- Attribution models in 2025
- GA4 essentials: tracking, reporting, insights
Media Planning Workshop
- Aligning budget to goals
- Choosing the right channels
- Mapping timelines, KPIs, creatives
Future Trends & Tools
Who it's for
This course is perfect for:
- Early-career and traditional marketers looking to build a broader understanding of digital marketing
- SEO, social media and paid media specialists who want to understand the wider channel mix
- Business owners and entrepreneurs responsible for promoting their organisations online
Prerequisites
No previous digital marketing experience is required. The course is designed for beginners and professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of how digital channels work together.
Next steps
Once you understand the fundamentals, you can develop deeper channel expertise through one of our dedicated SEO, social media or paid media courses.
If you want to examine how artificial intelligence is changing targeting, creative and campaign optimisation, our AI in Digital Marketing course explores practical applications across the marketing funnel.
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