Digital Marketing, Social Media and Design Certification
Overview
Being a Digital Marketing guru requires more than just learning internet and social media marketing platforms. It requires in-depth knowledge of how web design is done, a keen eye for high quality image design and writing copy that inspires action.
This program was designed to consists of three parts, starting with both Graphic/Print Media Design, Web & UX Design, ending with our flagship Online/Digital and Social Media Marketing certificate.
- GRAPHICPart1: Graphic, Print Media Design
- WEBUXPart2: Web & UX Design
- DMSMPart3: Digital & Social Media Marketing

Part 1: Graphic/Print Media Design
Through all modules, we apply function and purpose to design and strategic thinking. You will learn how to design print and web assets with a clear business and marketing objective in mind. We will guide you through the process of print design with conceptual value, web design with a user-centric approach and digital marketing with a customer-first approach.
- Creative, Critical & Design Thinking
- Design Principles
- Print Media Design Applications: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

Part 2: Web & UX Design
In this module students take a web site design from Photoshop and semantically code it with best standard practices to ensure a visually pleasing, user-friendly responsive website is built for a specific target audience, underpinned by marketing (SEO) & business objectives.
- Interface design in Photoshop, Wireframing and Prototypes
- Coding (HTML5 & CSS) and Implementation
- UI and UX Principles

Part 3: Digital & Social Media Marketing
Online/Digital and Social Media Marketing are an art combining consumer insight and in-depth knowledge into the internet of things. This certificate program will teach you how to market effectively in the digital space by applying the best of online marketing technologies such as SEO, PPC and leading social media platforms.
- Digital Marketing in Context, Strategy, and Research
- Channels (Search, Online, Video, Email, Social Media, Mobile Marketing)
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Social Media Strategy
- Copywriting for optimized online marketing
- Pay Per Click (PPC) and Google Ads
- Google Analytics and Digital Testing and Optimisation
Features and Benefits
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Creative and design tools for graphic editing, illustration and presentation is based on industry benchmark software Adobe Creative Suite.

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Apply a myriad of styling & layout techniques with CSS are taught, how to create a complex layout with code, typographical styling, layering with CSS, transparency, special effects, using complex images such as SVGs and using assets from Photoshop to build visually pleasing designs.

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Get access to the full software suites of Adobe (for 1 year) with no limitations and restriction to any functionality, all included in the price.
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Students will be able to understand, collect, track and analyse data to create optimised content and create conversions using the Google tools.

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Through our myWay learning methodology, a unique and modern approach to blended learning we deliver our programmes via flexible study method options including class-based sessions and blended learning for online student.
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For online students, we ensure that you are supported by technology and people throughout your academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
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Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies.

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Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to AIE graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.



Admission Requirements:
- Any NQF Level 3 qualification
- Intermediate English competencies
- Basic Computer Literacy
Articulation Options
The following programmes are highly complementary, and students can articulate with direct access into the following:
Hardware Requirements
Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. AIE, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop to support our DigitalCampus initiative. Available exclusively to AIE students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:
- CORECore Spec, Dell Vostro 3501 Series i3
- MEDIUMMedium Spec, Dell Latitude 3510, i7, 8GB
- HIGHHigh Spec, Dell Latitude 3510, i7, 16GB
R10 500.00Learn More
The laptop that meets all your everyday needs and looks good doing it.
10th Generation, Intel (R) Core (TM) 13-1005G1 Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.4 GHz), 15.6 - Inch HD, (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch Display Narrow Border Display, 1X 4GB DDR4, 2666MHZ, RAM 1TB 2.5 5400 RPM, Sata HDD Intel (R) UHD Graphics, No DVD RW, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 3Year Onsite Warranty
R18 000.00Learn More
The foundation for intense graphic and processor heavy tasks.
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U (4 Core, 8M cache, base 1.8GHz, to 4.9GHz), 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch, Camera & Microphone, Power Button with Touch Fingerprint Reader, 8GB,1x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, DDR4, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, 1Nvidia GeForce MX230 w/2GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, 4 Cell 53Whr Express Charge Capable Battery, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service
R19 500.00 Learn More
Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious.
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U (4 Core, 5.6" FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Non-Touch, Camera & Microphone, Power Button with Touch Fingerprint Reader, 16GB,2x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, 15.6" LCD Display Back Cover, WLAN, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia GeForce MX230 w/2GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service
Salaries & Skills
* All statistics are derived from www.payscale.com
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Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
Full Time
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10 months (5 Sessions/Week, 3:00 hours each, class times are between 08:30 – 12:00 or 12:30 – 16:00)
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All hours are achieved via your study duration at the institute and project-based assignments.
Online
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Online = 10 Months (Online live Q&A classes, once/week, 17:00 - 18:00)
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Hours are obtained through a combination of live virtual Q&A sessions, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.
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Career Options
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Digital Marketing Specialist
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Social Media Manager
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Graphic and Web Designer
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Study Kit
Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
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Free WIFI (On Campus only).
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Adobe student license valid for 1 year.
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Electronic Study Guides
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Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, Getting Started Guide.
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Access to myAIE student portal, myAIECommunicator App and student support team via phone, email and tickets.
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USB 64GB with all required software applications.
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What you get
On completion the student will earn:
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Digital Marketing, Social Media and Design certificate
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Web Design certificate
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Digital Marketing certificate

myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Our unique and modern approach to learning three main delivery methods

#AnywhereAnytime
Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.

#NoStudentLeftBehind
Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.

#Flexibility
A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.

Full Time, Hybrid Learning
A traditional method of full time learning with a modern-day add-on. Reach your full potential through our myWay Hybrid Learning Full Time classes. These classes can be attended on campus, virtually or both. This method gives each student the ultimate flexibility to combine on campus and virtual lecturers based on their individual preferences.

Part Time, Hybrid Learning
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provide you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Hybrid Learning with at home exercises/assignments, campus and/or virtual classes at a manageable schedule and pace. Part time sessions are conducted after hours and some sessions are conducted on Saturdays.

Online, Virtual Learning
We have re-defined online learning. Our myWay Online Learning ensures that the student is supported by technology and people throughout his academic journey. We focus on a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms, at home exercises, activities and project-based assignments bundled with fully developed video lectures, all managed by our student learning platform.
Career Video
Watch this video to understand a day in the life of a digital marketer.
Important Notes
Please note that start dates and timetables are subject to change.
Digital and Social Media Marketing 1:
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General and Digital Marketing Fundamentals
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Google Ads (Adwords) Essentials (PPC)

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Social Media Marketing Essentials (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)






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Email Marketing Essentials with Mailchimp

Digital and Social Media Marketing 2:
Digital Marketing is the future of marketing and combining it with Social Media Marketing will ensure you connect with your audiences on a personal level. The second module will take you through the processes of defining your audiences, setting up your campaigns, online promotions and measuring your results.
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Google Ads: Display, Measurement, Video, Online Shopping Ads
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Google Analytics

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Advanced Social Media Marketing
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Advanced Google Analytics
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The Marketing Challenge

Design certificate:
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Creative & Critical Thinking
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Business Communication
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Design Elements & Principles
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Design History & Theory
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Design Process
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Design Application A: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro




Web Design and Wordpress:
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Web Design Essentials
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WordPress Essentials

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Interface design in Photoshop, Wireframing and Prototypes


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Coding (HTML5 & CSS, Intro to JQuery) and Implementation

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UI and UX Principles
Internship / Work Integrated Learning (1 week)
- Creating a Curriculum Vitae
- Maintaining your Social Media Profile
- Seeking Employment
- Registering on the AIE Recruitment Portal
- Interview Preparation
Project Management (CAPM PMI):
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The project, Structures in the Project
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Environment, Processes and Activities
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Collaboration, Building Relations, Strategies

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CampusRegistration Close DateStart DateType
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03 March 202108 March 2021Full Time
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03 March 202108 March 2021Part Time
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03 March 202108 March 2021Correspondence
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23 July 202127 July 2021Full Time
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23 July 202127 July 2021Part Time
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CampusRegistration Close DateStart DateType
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23 July 202127 July 2021Correspondence