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An effective digital marketing strategy is essential if a business wants to remain visible and competitive in today’s business landscape. Dive into the world of digital marketing and ensure your brand stands out with the University of Cape Town (UCT) Digital Marketing online short course.

The Digital Marketing online short course will equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required for a successful digital marketing strategy. This internet marketing course is aimed at business owners seeking to enhance their brand's online presence. Offering a solid foundation in digital marketing, it also caters to the needs of seasoned marketers, new marketers, or those wishing to transition into the marketing field. 

Students will learn to build their own WordPress website, incorporating global digital marketing best practices. The curriculum for this course in digital marketing focuses on improving targeting, personalisation, and creating a consistent cross-platform brand story. Through practical projects, students will delve into web design, analytics, SEO, online copywriting, PPC, social media marketing, and email marketing.

The UCT Digital Marketing short course places a strong emphasis on helping students develop and implement their own digital marketing tactics and strategies applicable across various industries. They will gain insights into measuring the effectiveness of their online marketing strategies using web analytics, writing search-engine-optimised website copy, and creating compelling copy for various online mediums.

The online learning experience is tailored to individual needs, and a dedicated student support team is available to provide support whenever needed. On successful completion of the UCT Digital Marketing online short course, students earn a UCT certificate as evidence of their digital marketing proficiency. Enrolment is open to all, with no formal prerequisites required

What you'll learn

Acquire valuable and relevant digital marketing skills, and walk away with:

• An understanding of the diverse components and channels constituting a well-rounded digital marketing strategy, including web design, analytics, SEO, online copywriting, PPC, social media marketing, and email marketing
• The ability to craft your unique digital marketing strategy and a solid grasp of basic web analytics, enabling you to measure the success of your online marketing strategies
• Practical skills, such as crafting basic websites and orchestrating effective email marketing campaigns
• Insights into upcoming digital marketing trends, coupled with expertise in SEO, paid marketing, and various digital tools and platforms
• A certificate of completion from UCT and unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, providing you with ongoing resources and events to support your career journey

ORIENTATION MODULE Welcome to your Online Campus Meet and engage with your learning and peer networks as you navigate the Online Campus.

MODULE 1 Introduction to digital marketing Understand digital marketing and the role it plays.

MODULE 2 Web design and development Discover the importance of a website to digital marketing strategy and learn how to design one.

MODULE 3 Web analytics Learn how to track the effectiveness of a digital marketing campaign.

MODULE 4 Search engine optimisation Discover how to get your website noticed by search engines.

MODULE 5 Online copywriting Learn how to write effective copy for different online mediums.

MODULE 6 Online advertising and PPC Learn effective ways to reach your target market through online advertising.

MODULE 7 Social media and web PR Discover how brand management can affect your social media marketing.

MODULE 8 Email marketing Discover a simple and effective digital marketing tool.

MODULE 9 Mobile marketing Discover the method of digital marketing that allows you to reach most South Africans.

MODULE 10 Digital marketing strategy Learn how to combine all the tools into a holistic digital marketing campaign.

FAQs: Career in digital marketing

Digital marketing is the use of digital channels, such as the internet, social media, search engines, and email, to promote and advertise products or services. It involves various strategies, including content marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimisation, and email marketing. 

Digital marketing helps businesses connect with their target audience and is essential in today's technology-driven world to reach a wider audience and build engagement.

You can gain a foundational understanding of digital marketing in three months. Focus on key areas like content marketing, social media marketing, SEO, and email marketing. 

Numerous digital marketing online courses, tutorials, and resources are available to help you grasp the basics and gain practical skills. It is important to practice what you learn through hands-on projects or by working on real-life scenarios.

A digital marketer is responsible for promoting products or services through digital channels. To succeed, digital marketers need creativity, analytical skills, and a good understanding of the digital landscape. Their role may involve:

• Content creation on digital platforms, such as blogs, social media, and websites
• Social media management to increase brand awareness, engage the audience, and drive traffic
• Search engine optimisation to improve a website’s visibility on search engines and increase organic traffic
• Email marketing to nurture leads, retain customers, and promote products or services
• Analytics and data analysis to measure the performance of digital marketing campaigns, analyse data, and make informed decisions for optimisation
• Digital advertising through platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or other paid channels
• Using customer relationship management tools to manage and nurture customer relationships
• Creating digital marketing strategies aligned with business goals, target audience, and industry trends
• Monitoring trends, digital marketing tools, and emerging technologies to implement innovative and effective strategies
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and sales, to ensure cohesive and integrated marketing efforts

To become a digital marketer, you might consider some of the following steps:

• Pursue a formal education or take online digital marketing courses covering content marketing, SEO, social media marketing, and more
• Gain practical experience through hands-on projects like creating a blog, managing social media accounts, or working on small projects as a freelance digital marketer
• Consider working as an intern or in an entry-level position for valuable real-world experience and to build a professional network
• Specialise in specific areas of digital marketing, like SEO, social media management, content creation, or email marketing
• Showcase your skills as a digital marketer with a CV and a portfolio. Your portfolio could include projects, blog posts, social media campaigns, or examples of SEO improvements
• Stay informed about industry trends, algorithm changes, and new tools by following reputable blogs, attending webinars, and participating in relevant online communities
• Network with other digital marketers, attend industry events and join professional networks for insights, job opportunities, and collaborations
• Develop adaptability to changing trends and creative thinking skills to tackle challenges and stand out in the field
• Build a brand online through a personal website, LinkedIn profile, and social media. Use these platforms to showcase your expertise, share insights, and engage with the digital marketing community

Success in the digital marketing field comes from a combination of knowledge, practical experience, and a continuous willingness to learn and adapt.

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Turn Your Writing Dreams Into Reality

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TURN YOUR WRITING DREAMS INTO REALITY

Sally Cranswick, author

Monday 9–Friday 13 January < 10.00 am–12.00 pm < COURSE FEES R1 500

Maximum number of participants 20

Let’s make 2023 the year you give yourself permission to create that memoir, novel, play, short story collection or diary that you’ve been promising to write ‘one day’. During this series of five daily sessions, we will look at writers and creative people we love, and discuss ways to unblock ourselves and get our writing dreams onto the page. The aim is to have creative fun together and write a lot whilst finding a way forward with our writing dreams.

Session titles

1 Permission to write. You are a writer and it’s time to write: We will explore creative ideas and write to prompts.

2. What do you dream of writing and what stops you from starting: We will work through a series of un­blocking techniques and work on how to quieten the inner critic.

3. Taking the first step and planning your project: We will use writing prompts to connect with your writer’s voice and discuss how to research, inspire, interview, and open a wider creative circle around your project.

4. Discipline is a ten-letter word: Tips and tricks on how to keep going through the messy middle and all the way to… the end.

5. Igniting the muse: We will write about people we love and discuss how to find (and keep) your muse ignited, plus an invitation to share your work ‘out loud’.

Recommended reading

Smith, P. 2010. Just Kids. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.

Lamott, A. 2020. Bird by Bird. Edinburgh: Canongate Publishing.

McConaughey, M. 2021. Greenlights. London: Hachette United Kingdom.

Bennet, A. 2007. Talking Heads. London: BBC Books.

This course will be delivered via Zoom. The link will be provided upon registration.

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The Writing Centre, located within the Language Development Group, is a student-oriented space which aims to provide mediation in the process of academic writing. Students from all disciplinary backgrounds as well as tertiary levels are encouraged to engage in the one-on-one consultancy service offered. At the Centre, we believe that all students have the capacity to improve their writing, whether you are able to skilfully construct an academic essay or whether you are struggling to string the separate parts of your paper into a coherent whole. Since writing is one of the primary means of assessment in the academic realm, it is important that there is an avenue available in which students are aided in ways that serve to improve their academic performance. The Writing Centre is one such avenue.

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In today's fast-paced internet age, where users judge a website within seconds, the importance of compelling graphic design has never been more crucial for business success. The University of Cape Town (UCT) Graphic Design online short course is designed for individuals who want to be able to conceptualise and create powerful visuals for the digital world and beyond. This course will equip students with foundational design skills, creative knowledge in visual communication, layout, and typography, and techniques for designing both web and print media. It includes training in industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator, ensuring you're up to date with current technological trends in graphic design.

The UCT online graphic design course offers a unique blend of technical skills and design knowledge, providing universally applicable tools for building an effective visual presence. Over 10 weeks, you'll delve into the essentials of using quality digital images, learn the principles of visual communication, and explore the creative aspects of layout and composition. It also encourages creativity and idea generation, crucial for successful design in web or print contexts, and it also addresses the business aspects of graphic design.

Designed for professionals aiming to kickstart or advance their careers in graphic design, this short course from UCT is equally beneficial for freelancers, agency workers, corporate professionals, and business owners. It provides a well-rounded set of skills necessary for thriving in a competitive and dynamic industry. You'll learn to appreciate the value of high-quality design and understand how it can significantly impact profitability and engagement in the digital space. The focus on the business aspects of graphic design makes this course suitable not just for creative minds but also for those with a business-oriented approach. By the end of the course, you'll gain a balanced combination of technical prowess and creative insight, essential for establishing a successful career in graphic design.

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MODULE 7 Working with text (typography) Learn how to choose and analyse typefaces for the best results.

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MODULE 10 The business of graphic design Learn about the dynamics of a graphic design team, and how to create a professional portfolio and online presence.

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Becoming a graphic designer online is entirely feasible, with numerous comprehensive courses available that cover the necessary software, creative techniques, and design principles. UCT’s Graphic Design short course is a self-paced, online course.

Graphic design can be challenging, as it requires a blend of creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of design principles and software, but with practice and dedication, it can become a rewarding and engaging career path.

The four main types of graphic design are visual identity graphic design (branding and logos), marketing and advertising graphic design (ads and promotional content), user interface graphic design (web and app design), and publication graphic design (books, newspapers, and magazines).

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As a lifelong literature enthusiast, I decided to challenge myself in 2010 by participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which tasks participants with writing a 50,000-word draft within a month. Although I’ve only achieved this goal twice since then, the experience has been invaluable. I’ve connected with a wonderful community of writers, both online and in person.

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Research shows that the brains of professional writers work differently from those of novice writers. Moreover, creative writing has been found to boost resilience in students . If you want to enjoy the benefits of writing, it’s important to develop the habit of jotting down your thoughts and words. Doing so can help you overcome writer’s block.

Creative writing is so powerful that it’s used in prisons to give inmates a chance to express themselves in programs like PEN America . “By providing resources, mentorship, and audiences outside the walls, we help these writers to join and enrich the broader literary community.”

Creative writing is a skill that can be learned and practiced like any other. Techniques such as ABDCE structure, 1st or 3rd person point of view, “show don’t tell”, dialogues, and tropes can be easily learned through the online courses in this guide.

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Best Fantasy And Short-Stories Writing Lessons For Beginners (Brandon Sanderson)

Besides being an awesome writer, Sanderson is an instructor with a very unique talent for keeping us engaged. He has also made available a full course in creative writing on YouTube , originally presented at Brigham Young University, which includes the most crucial tools for any beginner or even experienced writers. The course is comprehensive and rich in content, with great sound and video quality.

Each video discusses a specific tool or technique, so you can easily select the theme you want to explore next or watch it all in sequence. It’s up to you. I recommend you take your time, watch one video at a time and experiment with each concept, or even better, find a writing buddy or form a group to practice writing together.

What you’ll learn:

• Plot construction, character development, and engaging storytelling
• Techniques for crafting immersive worlds and believable viewpoints
• Insights into the publishing industry, tailored for emerging writers
• Strategies for writing compelling short stories and leveraging them for larger projects.

“Very informative! I’m a beginner writer looking to study writing for video games, and this class gave me a lot of helpful tools to start understanding how stories work/how to organize my ideas! Will definitely be returning to some of these lectures in the future for guidance 👍” – Paige Webster

Best University-level Creative Writing Course (Wesleyan University)

Creative Writing by Wesleyan University is a specialization for those looking for a way to improve their writing structure, scene and character creations and finding your style. Each course includes writing practice (for paying learners) and insightful interviews. It’s worth your time and effort if you are a disorganized writer like myself.

• Techniques for crafting a bracing story with memorable characters and an interesting setting
• How to employ a fresh descriptive style in your writing
• Skills for analyzing and constructively evaluating peer writing
• The ability to refine your writing, critique writing in general, and draw inspiration from existing literature
• The process of drafting, rewriting, and completing an original story in the genre of your choosing.

It should be noted that the peer-grading system often lacks depth. However, the assignments are well-crafted and can be easily evaluated with minimal effort, providing some insights from other participants in the form of feedback or inspiration from their submissions.

“Great information about plot and scene structure. The information about revision was entirely new to me – thank you! The exercises were good and difficult in a good way that helped me hone my writing.” – Laura B, Coursera learner

Best Course to Find Your Voice (Neil Gaiman)

Neil Gaiman is currently one the most prolific writers I know of: he’s written books , comics , movies and even TV shows . Even if you’re not a fan of his style, there is definitely something you can learn from him.

In Neil Gaiman Teaches The Art Of Storytelling you will discover Neil’s philosophy on what drives a story and learn to unlock new stories within yourself.

While MasterClass doesn’t sell single courses, a subscription provides access to their entire library, including other writing courses like Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing , Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers , Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing , and James Patterson Teaches Writing . If you are considering the purchase, you should definitely enjoy the rest of their catalog.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discover and develop your unique writing voice
• Generate and develop original ideas
• Create dynamic, well-rounded characters that come to life on the page.

This course includes a 94-page workbook that includes assignments and supplemental material.

Best Practical Writing Course With Support (Trace Crawford)

I love it when a passionate teacher like Trace Crawford puts the effort into creating a comprehensive curriculum. COMPLETE Creative Writing – All Genres is a 12-hour course with 145 downloadable resources. In this course, you will learn how to write engaging fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction, helping you become the successful writer you want to be.

• The four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction
• How to discover, refine, and share your unique writing voice
• A series of authentic writing assignments designed to target the skills you need to develop
• Writing techniques, literary devices, and specialized skills to enhance your writing
• Opportunities for publishing, podcasts, and how to create a professional creative writing portfolio
• Discover multiple public outlets to share your writing with others as you gain confidence and experience success in your writing ability.

This is a practical creative writing course that includes assignments reviewed by the instructor, though response time may vary.

“The short snippets of theory in combination with the short assignments suits my learning style. I don’t remember the last time I’ve written anything creative, but this course gave me the incentive to set some foundation and its actually quite enjoyable if you stick to it.” – Nikolaos-Stylianos Z., Udemy learner

Best Course to Overcome Writer’s Block: 10-Day Journaling Challenge (Emily Gould)

I couldn’t resist adding Creative Writing for All: A 10-Day Journaling Challenge to this guide. Emily Gould is a delightful instructor, and her approach to inviting you to participate in the challenge is impossible to decline. It’s the perfect course to overcome writer’s block, which is exactly what she proposes. In this 10-day creative writing challenge, filled with inspiring examples, observation prompts, and clever revision tricks, writers and enthusiasts will be able to express their creativity in a personal and artful way.

This course is the shortest one on the list, and it’s more about the challenge of keeping a journal. If you decide to subscribe to Skillshare, you can also enjoy their entire library of courses. In addition to the other two recommended courses on this list, you can also check out these other Skillshare courses: Writing Suspense: How to Write Stories That Thrill in Any Genre and The Writer’s Toolkit: 6 Steps to a Successful Writing Habit .

Best Course to Create Fiction From Personal Experience (Shaun Levin)

Shaun’s approach to writing in Short Story Writing: Create Fiction from Personal Experience is an unusual one. It draws from your personal experience to create a compelling fictional story. I can say from experience that this technique will help you write with more depth and authenticity. Every time we bring our own life to the story, it becomes alive, believable and relatable. In a way, all fictional stories are based on the author’s life.

This course will help you with techniques and a series of practical exercises to start writing your scenes from a more philosophical point of view, creating compelling stories. You’ll learn how to delve into your imagination to find everything you’ll need to become a prolific writer, no matter where you are.

By the end of the course, you will have a final project that will receive feedback from Shaun and other learners as well. Actually, if you want to check it out, in the course page on Domestika you can open the submitted projects and read the comments.

Shaun’s other courses: Creative Writing for Beginners: Bringing Your Story to Life .

“A practical course. Shaun Levin talks about theory but also demonstrates his process, which was invaluable. The exercises got my creative juices flowing. Thinking about doing his other course in the future.” – Maya Dicheva

Best Course to Make Writing Less Stressful with Best Practices (Jennie Nash)

If you struggle to start or get stuck in your writing, Write Your Book: Start Strong and Get It Done can help. With good advice and emotional support, you’ll learn techniques to make writing less stressful. The accompanying workbook guides you to think methodically by asking the right questions to keep you focused on your story and not chasing your own tail.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Design every element of your novel or memoir, including the protagonist, plot, story structure and a project success plan
• Define your narrator’s voice
• Determine where your story begins and where it ends
• Decide what point you’re making about human nature
• Make sure you’re giving your ideal reader exactly what they want
• Gain the confidence you need to push past any doubts and finish your book.

This course is more of a masterclass, so there are no assignments included but it teaches good practices and provides a very useful workbook.

Best Course to Create A Compelling Story (Lisa Cron)

Writing: The Craft of Story is a series of well-produced lectures covering the basic building blocks of a story. Taught by author Lisa Cron, you will learn how to create compelling stories based on the way the brain responds to storytelling. This course emphasizes the importance of capturing the reader’s attention through techniques such as suspense, exploring the protagonist’s inner issues and dreams, specificity, and cause and effect. Upon completion of the quizzes, you will receive a certificate for your LinkedIn profile. Additionally, you can watch all the videos without subscribing to the course.

“Learning the fundamentals of crafting a story was and is a fascinating experience. And yes, I would highly recommend writing to anyone interested in learning how to express the communication of feeling.” – Nicole Gillard, LinkedIn learner.

Best Course to Write Personal Essays with Impact (Roxane Gay)

Discover the art of crafting powerful personal essays with best-selling author Roxane Gay in her course, Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact . Through her honest and thoughtful approach, Roxane will help you find your story, craft your truth, and write to make a difference.

This master class offers eight video lessons that are filled with practical guidance, actionable tactics, and example essays to guide you from the first idea to a final, publication-ready work.

You’ll learn how to:

• Find a specific purpose for telling your story
• Connect your work to larger conversations and timely themes
• Conduct crucial research to support your work
• Navigate personal memories to write your truth
• Write and revise your final work, and submit your work for publication.

Additionally, the class provides a downloadable worksheet to support your ongoing creative nonfiction writing practice, as well as links to additional resources.

If you enjoy creative nonfiction writing, you might consider this course that’s also on Skillshare: Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style (Skillshare Original) by Susan Orlean

Best Course to Develop Your Ideas And Research for Characters (The Open University)

Start Writing Fiction explores the writing process, from journaling and idea development to reflection and editing. It features insights from established writers such as Louis de Bernières, Patricia Duncker, Alex Garland, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tim Pears, Michèle Roberts, and Monique Roffey,  who share their approaches to research and turning events into plot. Led by Derek Neale, a novelist and short story writer, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the writing rituals and techniques used by successful writers.

You’ll get to critique the work of other writers and receive feedback. This course is designed for individuals interested in starting or improving their fiction writing and does not require prior experience in the subject.

You’ll learn:

• Creation of characters in fiction
• Different sources and ways of presenting characters in stories
• Reading as a writer
• Writing practice including creativity, research, observation and editing
• Peer reviewing, workshops and the importance of feedback.

“This course takes learners through many aspects of writing such as developing characters, observing and describing details, finding inspiration, writing and editing. It includes some peer reviews which can be varying in quality. I was lucky enough to have some of my writing reviewed by a reviewer who gave very helpful and positive feedback.” – Pat Bowden

What’s Next

Scribophile is one of the largest online writing communities. You can get feedback on your writing and join writing groups. If you decide to join with a free plan, you need to collect points by reviewing other writers’ work before submitting your own work for review. They also developed some advanced tools for evaluating work and guidelines to make sure you give/receive feedback that is actually meaningful.

NaNoWriMo started out as a month-long challenge where you invite your friends and join other writers in your region, be it online in their forums or in person, to challenge yourself in writing your first draft. Nowadays, they run all-year round writing challenges (but November is still the biggest one in terms of participation). What is cool about it is you actually get to meet people in real life with various writing skills and backgrounds. I was able to make some great friends over the years and even met a few professional writers that decided to join our local group just to support us.

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Trying to find “the best” can be daunting, even for those of us who live and breathe online courses. Here’s how I approached this task.

First, I combed through Class Central’s Catalog and the internet to find a variety of free and paid open courses, some with certificates. You don’t need to enroll in a university to learn about creative writing.

When choosing courses, I considered the following factors:

• Renowned Institutions : I looked for recognized institutions in creative writing
• Instructor experience : I sought instructors with extensive experience in creative writing and engaging presentation styles
• Popularity : I checked numbers of enrollments and views to find popular courses
• Course content : I examined courses that covered a range of topics and presentation styles, including the basics and more advanced topics. I watched some course videos to sample courses I hadn’t already taken
• Learner reviews : I read learner reviews (when available) to get a sense of the quality of each course, leveraging the Class Central database with its thousands of course ratings and reviews written by our users as well as available course provider reviews.

Then, I defined the scope for these recommendations. A creative writing course can cover various topics, so I chose top courses from a range of sub-fields.

Ultimately, I used a combination of data and my own judgment to make these picks. I’m confident these recommendations will be a reliable way to learn about creative writing.

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WGS 84 coordinate reference system is the latest revision of the World Geodetic System, which is used in mapping and navigation, including GPS satellite navigation system (the Global Positioning System).

Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) define a position on the Earth’s surface. Coordinates are angular units. The canonical form of latitude and longitude representation uses degrees (°), minutes (′), and seconds (″). GPS systems widely use coordinates in degrees and decimal minutes, or in decimal degrees.

Latitude varies from −90° to 90°. The latitude of the Equator is 0°; the latitude of the South Pole is −90°; the latitude of the North Pole is 90°. Positive latitude values correspond to the geographic locations north of the Equator (abbrev. N). Negative latitude values correspond to the geographic locations south of the Equator (abbrev. S).

Longitude is counted from the prime meridian ( IERS Reference Meridian for WGS 84) and varies from −180° to 180°. Positive longitude values correspond to the geographic locations east of the prime meridian (abbrev. E). Negative longitude values correspond to the geographic locations west of the prime meridian (abbrev. W).

UTM or Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system divides the Earth’s surface into 60 longitudinal zones. The coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone’s central meridian, and measured in meters.

Elevation above sea level is a measure of a geographic location’s height. We are using the global digital elevation model GTOPO30 .

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