May 2011: Social Media Courses

Hands-on Computer based social media classes are being run again in early May 2011 in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. These are small classes, using a computer for those who want to set up their own social media sites and tools, taught by senior online community manager, Laurel Papworth.

PREREQUISITES Please bring your email logon and password details for social media sites that require email verification. This course is not for absolute beginners – some familiarity with social media recommended.

The Dates:

Brisbane, Tuesday 21 June BOOK HERE
Sydney, Thursday 23rd June BOOK HERE
Melbourne, Friday 24th June BOOK HERE

Sydney, Tuesday 3rd May BOOK HERE
Brisbane, Thursday 5th May BOOK HERE
Melbourne, Friday 6th May BOOK HERE

Cost of the social media class

$585 includes lunch and use of the computer for the day.

Course Agenda

We cover the basis of a 5-step social media campaign and then use the computers to gain hands on practical use of social media tools which the student can continue to use after the course.

Morning Session 1: Twitter Tips and Secrets

Everyone seems to be on Twitter these days from wannabe celebrities to the Prime Minister. How can Twitter be used to gain access to journalists, to build audiences and find people based on location, interests and influence? Using Twitter for your Business

Morning Session 2: Social Media Dashboard

Want to know what customers, competitors and staff are saying about you on social networks? Need to save time on your social media monitoring? This course will give you practical steps to set up a free tool to monitor your brands online.

Afternoon Session 1: Facebook Tips and Secrets for Business

Perhaps you use Facebook for personal use, and have added friends and family but are you using the full power of Facebook for your Business? Perfect for Corporate, Small Business or the Hobbyist, this seminar shows you the power of Facebook for creating lists, advertising, managing Business Pages, and building your social network how you want to use it.

Afternoon Session 2: Social Media Website

Building a social media website, blog, shopping site using free tools. Learn how to integrate Facebook and Twitter into your website and your overall strategy.

NOTE: If you have attended one of Laurel Papworth’s social media courses before, please contact us (email: contact [at] communitycrew.com) for more information.

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