Online marketing: a short introduction

A popular short course that provides an overview of some common techniques used to market businesses on the internet. Examine search engine optimisation (SEO), web advertising and social media marketing among other topics.
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  • Start Date: 01 Aug 2026
    End Date: 01 Aug 2026
    Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00
    Choose either online or in-person
    Location: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: CSWM11
    Tutors:  Julian Holden
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00

What is the course about?

This course looks at techniques you can use to market a business on the internet. If you are looking for more in-depth course on this subject the course Online Marketing: a detailed introduction covers all this material and more at a deeper level.

What will we cover?

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What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• Identify a range of internet marketing techniques and choose suitable ones for a business
• Get started with SEO
• Demonstrate an awareness of online advertising techniques
• Appreciate how businesses can use blogging and social media sites for marketing.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should be computer literate and be interested in how a business can use online marketing. This is an introductory course and suitable for those who have little or no previous experience of the subject.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Presentations will be made , practical exercises, with demonstrations where appropriate, will help you grasp the concepts.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There are no other costs.You may choose to bring your own laptop if you prefer.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click here to view all our Digital marketing click here to view our Social media courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software
This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.

Julian Holden
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