We live in an age of Social Media and these are more crucial than ever . What was a nonexistent field just 10 years ago is a driving force behind business today. The position of social media professional  is a new profession that is growing as small and mid-sized businesses join large peers in the social media space. Social media managers can therefore find opportunities with smaller niche companies as well as with larger corporations. Not for profit organizations may also hire social media managers. Social Media is not only a growing field but, it is bringing with it tremendous job opportunity. Simply Hired reports a national average salary of $82,000 for social media marketers.
Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers have a strong job outlook, with 29,400 new positions projected to open from 2010 to 2020, for a job growth rate of 14%.Global Information Technology is proud to offer a Social Media Professional program. This is a cutting edge program, designed to teach the business applications of social media communications. Upon completion, you will be well-rounded in your knowledge of all social media, understand the baseline principles that drive success on any platform, and have the skills to impact ROI.
You will discover how forward-thinking, savvy people, business owners and leaders turn social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter into one of their most valuable resources, and how YOU can too (even if your motivation is not profit).
In today’s environment, social networking has become an integral part for lead generation and business growth. Having the knowledge of building an effective profile and adding good content is important for your business to be found online.
This course will provide a basic understanding of Social Media and it’s benefits as well as tips for distribution of your brand information across all platforms. This is a comprehensive training course that will show you how to have the confidence, skills and tools to run your own Social Media Manager business. Helping you create the valued business asset worthy of yourself and your family. Also, courses will give you the skills you need to build valuable, measurable relationships with your customers and prospects through social media.
Whether you’re a recent college graduate, a small business owner, or a social media manager, our interactive social media manager course will teach you the best methods to be successful on social.
Why Social Media?
Why Use Social Media?
Social Media Platforms
Social Media Principles
Content Creation
Social Media Strategy
Future of Social Media
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