"I have zero interesting content to share or stories to tell."
"I'm more short-staffed than ever, and I don't have the time – or the skills."
"I don't know what to post, and I'm afraid of sounding like an egomaniac."
"Everyone else is so much better at this, and I will never get a handle on these skills or this technology."
"I feel like a failure as a marketer / entrepreneur / communicator / modern business professional."
"I didn't grow up with the internet."
"If something doesn't change soon, I'm going to have to close my doors."
And yet, with each passing week you feel further behind, unsure of where to begin, and swamped with countless other obligations in your work.
You keep telling yourself this is the year you're going to figure it out.
Publishing creative, compelling and effective content to your social feeds can feel like a full-time job.
Without a doubt..
an effective social strategy could finally get your business seen, scaling, and succeeding like never before, and executing social properly has got to be easier than it seems
However, you're well aware that...
regularly publishing content to your social platforms keepS you top of mind with existing customers, while magnetizing new ones your way
the most effective and affordable way to reach your audience is to show up where they are – on social media
getting strategic with your social marketing would allow you to rest easy knowing your content is driving revenue your way while you sleep – FOR FREE
showing up to serve your audience with the knowledge, insights and expertise that's hiding within you and your colleagues would feel incredible, and is long overdue
With an effective social strategy in place, and the skills needed to seamlessly execute or confidently outsource, you could actually focus on running and growing your business while your content works wonders in the background.
with creative and consistent posting, you could confidently step in at any time to engage, go live, or publish new content, because your feeds are fresh and on point
your strategic social solution is here.
Meaning:
"It was more than just social media. It was a crash course in branding, marketing, graphic design and photography and how to apply these fundamentals to social media. These courses were absolutely the best money spent and I know the skills learned will take our social media marketing to the next level."
JACQUELINE COREA
SAM COREA REAL ESTATE
"We always felt understood and supported and would recommend Social School to anyone who is struggling to find their way in social media. Kelly is the definition of a leader, someone who found what she is best in the world at and is elevating her company, her community and her clients through her talents."
Dione Setoguchi
kidoodle.tv
This game-changing virtual offering allows you to purchase individual courses as you see fit, or to complete all five as one certification program, and earn a sought-after professional designation along the way.
Learn from wherever you are, whenever you like with Social School's renowned Social Media Marketing Program, where the courses, tools and takeaways are best in class, and unlimited access is yours for the taking.
5 courses
5,000 graduates
1 world-class certification
a program that is
Immediately upon registration, your courses become available in your custom Social School Academy learning library, featuring videos, downloads and supplemental materials, all easily accessible via desktop or app.
Move through your training at whatever pace you like, on a schedule that complements your existing commitments. And with unlimited access to all course materials and updates, you can revisit the materials as often as you need.
Social School is built on a mission to not only inspire, but equip. Each of the Social Media Marketing courses features a powerful activation workbook, designed to leave you ready for immediate action and implementation of your learns.
A program that is
Unparalleled learning material, case studies and platform demos, developed by Social School's team of industry-leading faculty, are the foundation of every Social Media Marketing course.
World-class tools, cheatsheets and prompting exercises designed to plant the seeds of inspiration and catapult you into activation, come standard in every course.
Highly actionable social media goals set and primed to be met
Target personas created, defined and ready for locating, reaching and engaging
Your brand's purpose clearly identified, along with the tone in which it's conveyed
Your content pillars and categories determined, alongside key messages and social soundbites
Your 12-month editorial calendar populated with milestones, tactics, campaigns and posts
Social media templates designed in Canva, ready to be repurposed and reused month after month
Sourced and curated imagery for use on social, and knowledge of the best editing apps and tools
Scheduled posts for the weeks and months ahead, using your automation tools of choice
Facebook Business Suite set up, including Pages, People, Audiences and Ad Accounts
Strategic targeting of your cold, warm and hot audiences with Facebook and Instagram content
Understanding of your key metrics to measure, with tailored growth benchmarks established
Creative and technical tools for continuous improvement of your social reach and return
Highly actionable social media goals set and primed to be met
Target personas created, defined and ready for locating, reaching and engaging
Your brand's purpose clearly identified, along with the tone in which it's conveyed
Your content pillars and categories determined, alongside key messages and social soundbites
Your 12-month editorial calendar populated with milestones, tactics, campaigns and posts
Social media templates designed in Canva, ready to be repurposed and reused month after month
Sourced and curated imagery for use on social, and knowledge of the best editing apps and tools
Scheduled posts for the weeks and months ahead, using your automation tools of choice
Facebook Business Suite set up, including Pages, People, Audiences and Ad Accounts
Strategic targeting of your cold, warm and hot audiences with Facebook and Instagram content
Understanding of your key metrics to measure, with tailored growth benchmarks established
Creative and technical tools for continuous improvement of your social reach and return
The kind of content marketing programs that attract entirely new prospective clientele, without having to pay a fortune to reach them.
We're talking about social media strategies that are executed without a mind-blowing level of skill, experience or resources, by people who are not, despite what you might believe, some type of social media savant.
The brands and businesses succeeding on social are simply committed, consistent, and willing to dive into the unprecedented landscape of free tools at their fingertips. They are authentically showing up in the places where billions of people devote their undivided attention to on a daily basis. That's it.
It's time to tap in.
The kind of social-driven success that starts with engaged followers, and ends with sales.
To which we point out the tens of thousands of social accounts and marketing programs gaining incredible traction, no matter their vertical, offering or audience.
Time and time again we see people paralyzed by inaction and uncertainty, afraid of saying, posting or publishing the wrong thing in the wrong place.
Or, they claim social media simply 'doesn't work' for them, their industry, their business model, or their target demographic.
AND QUITE SIMPLY, NONE OF IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE.
Kelly and Jaimie –
meet your instructors:
next-level nerds
We've worked with hundreds of businesses, from start-up to scale-up to international success, and we know what works.
The Curriculum
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS - Conduct an in-depth analysis of several leading social accounts, both within your industry and beyond
SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIT - Determine your current market position, platform utilization, and audience reach and engagement
PLATFORM BY PLATFORM - Discover the standout aspects of today’s top social spaces, and where the greatest opportunities lie
CURRENT LANDSCAPE AND TRENDS - Learn the role and state of today’s social platforms, and their trending features for the year ahead
Module 1:
Audit & Identify
OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION - Determine which social platforms to invest in, according to your resources, realm and current market position
CASE STUDIES - Standout business accounts and why they’re winning in their reach, resonance and revenue as a result
FORWARD PLANNING - Solidify your events, launches, campaigns and happenings for the 12 months ahead
TARGET AUDIENCE IDENTIFICATION - Learn as much as possible about your audience and create an ideal customer profile
SET SMART GOALS - Identify the purpose of your social media marketing and set measurable milestones
Module 2:
Purpose & Planning
MARKETING MIX - Finalize your overarching marketing and communications tactics and to-do’s for the year ahead
CONTENT PILLARS - Zero in on your standout content pillars, categories and formats
MONTHLY THEMES - Identify what, when and where to post content to your various social channels
KEY MESSAGES - Define the 5-10 most integral things for people to know about your business
Module 3:
Strategy & Tactics
SOCIAL BUDGET - Budgeting your time and resources in a way that’s sustainable and poised for growth
Get ready to refine your message, define your voice and establish your ideal content platforms, purpose, audience and strategy. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your content marketing and social media platforms, our Social Media Strategy Course is designed to get you crystal clear on what your social media marketing efforts entail, where to focus your resources, and how to see massive returns to your business and bottom line as a result.
THE ELEVATOR PITCH - Nailing your elevator pitch short and long, and committing to complete clarity in all your communications
THE ABOUT - Solidifying who you are, what you offer and why you do what you do
CREATING KILLER CONTENT - Crafting content in a way that speaks directly to your ideal customer and compels them into immediate action
Module 1:
Brand & Voice
DEFINING YOUR BRAND VOICE - Articulating your brand’s voice and the tone in which it is conveyed
THE MAKINGS OF A PERFECT POST - How to hook your audience with punchy headlines, hooks and hashtags
WEEKLY & QUARTERLY CONTENT CALENDARS - Map your social marketing from top to bottom using world-class planning tools and scheduling software
THE KEYSTONE CONTENT PLAN - Discover the ultimate formula for bringing your ‘pillar’ content to life week after week, and seamlessly filling your post bank along the way
PLATFORMS, PILLARS & CATEGORIES - Mapping out your content themes over the course of the year
Module 2:
Posts & Process
SOCIAL STYLE GUIDE - Your go-to formatting, tagging and language do’s and don’ts
CAMPAIGN SPRINGBOARDS - Dreaming up your world-class creative campaigns by season, event or inspiration
CONTENT ACTIVATION - Taking your brilliant new pillars, posts and platform plans, and plugging 7 days of content into your automation tool of choice
MORE TOOLS, APPS, HACKS & TRICKS - Additional resources to take your content to the next level
AUTOMATION TOOLS - Platforms, tools and tech to put your plan and process into action, and save you a ton of time
STRATEGIC SCHEDULING - How scheduled content makes it happen, and live content keeps it real
Module 3:
Publishing & Automation
Discover how to write posts and craft content your audience can’t get enough of, while mastering the imperative art of digital storytelling. Integrating custom content pillars and categories and weaving your brand themes into standout stories that will engage, inform and entertain your growing on and offline audience. Implementing tools, tactics and timelines relevant to your business that perfectly blend both scheduled and live content, keep you moving forward, and drive enormous results.
COLOUR THEORY - Pick the right shades, palette and placements for your brand and its many visual elements
TYPEFACE - Bring your words to life with fonts that captivate your audience and complement your digital campaigns
GETTING STARTED GUIDE - No graphic design experience, no budget for a program? No problem.
Module 1:
Fonts & Fusion
SIZE, FORMAT AND SCALE – Properly preparing your pics and videos for your various digital platforms and placements
THE IMAGE BANK - Gather, plan, capture and create images to fill your content needs, months in advance
GO PRO - Transforming into your own in-house photographer, videographer and graphic designer using Canva
Module 2:
Gather & Capture
BUILD IT OUT - Create business cards, posters, ads and social graphic templates for repurposing and repeat use
BRING IT TO LIFE - Learn how to tie your design work together, export your imagery and upload it to your feeds
DESIGN COHESION - Effectively arrange your design elements and employ recurring brand filters
TOGETHER AT LAST - Marry text with photo, information with imagery
Module 3:
Combine & Create
At the heart of every great communications, content marketing and social media strategy lies a bank of beautiful imagery and stunning graphics that captures hearts and minds and entices them into action. And if visual content has officially taken over the Internet, the years ahead are poised to be a virtual smorgasbord of standout visuals and design, and growing audience expectations. Are you delivering?
SUBJECT MATTER - Identify what type of imagery best tells your story, and where to find it
RULES OF COMPOSITION - Imperative guidelines to follow when composing a photo that resonates
CURRENT LANDSCAPE - Discover how photography is evolving into an ever-more accessible art
Module 1:
Photo & Video Theory
LIGHTING - Learn how to leverage light to the fullest in your photography efforts, and the various classifications
CASE STUDIES - Who's shooting it out of the park, and how strong visuals can sell for days
SOFTWARE 101 - The top apps for photo edits and enhancements, executed with ease
HARDWARE 101 - An overview of the mobile accessories designed to bring next-level success to your photography efforts
THE FUNDAMENTALS - How to capture crazy effective photos on your phone, plus a few surprise tricks
Module 2:
Photography for Social
STORY DESIGN - Discover the six pillars that make up a great story, and design your own strategic storyboard
THE 4 P's + A + D - Identify plot, purpose, people and place for your video, plus intended audience and distribution channels
STORY VS. NARRATIVE - Understand these two foundational video formats, and how one complements the other
Module 3:
Video for Social
VIDEO TYPES - Learn the various video formats and where to best employ them in your business
EDITING TOOLS - Learn which apps are better suited for basic vs. advanced editing, and take your videos to next level success
PUBLISH AND PROMOTE - Understand how and when to publish your video content, and the best ways to get it seen
It’s never been more important to employ beautiful custom imagery into your digital marketing efforts, particularly as each and every social platform becomes more visually rich, with moving imagery, autoplaying videos and plenty of algorithmic preference for image-containing content. Prepare to hone your skills, and then find, capture and curate the ideal photos, video and live content for your ongoing marketing needs and brilliant social feeds.
FACEBOOK BUSINESS SUITE SET-UP - Properly add your People, Pages, Ad Account, Pixel, Posts and Inbox, before touring Audiences and Ads Manager
FACEBOOK BUSINESS SUITE TOUR - Meet the backbone to your FB and Instagram game. and properly set up your People, Pages, Ad Account, Pixel, Posts and Inbox, before touring Audiences and Ads Manager
THE DECLINE OF ORGANIC REACH - Understand the landscape, the opportunities, and why paid content is an integral piece of your social strategy
Module 1:
Analyze & Optimize
PROMOTED CONTENT IN OTHER PLACES - Discover the possibilities and opportunities for paid Pinterest, LinkedIn and Twitter posts
BOOSTED CONTENT 101 - Best practices for promoted posts on Facebook and Instagram, plus case studies, success stories, and a demo of the short vs. long way to boost
AUDIENCES AND ADS MANAGER - Understanding the fundamentals of Audience building, journey-based ad campaigns, and how to craft them both
Module 2:
Targeting & Reach
CROSS-PLATFORM CHALLENGE - Putting a $10 boost budget to the test across 3 paid social content channels
PLANNING FOR PAID CONTENT SUCCESS - Go-forward guiding principles for audience targeting, budgeting and optimization of your promoted posts
ADS STRATEGY - Discover the proven 1-2-3 structure of high performing digital ads, and the funnel methodology that takes them to an entirely new level
ADS MAPPING - Identifying the objective, placements, budget, duration, assets and ad types that make up your world-class paid campaigns
AUDIENCE TARGETING - Build your target audiences according to the strategically mapped stages of your buyer journey, with top, middle and bottom of funnel in mind
FACEBOOK ADS MANAGER - Discover the unparalleled features of today’s most powerful digital advertising platform, and the endless opportunities within
Module 3:
Advertise & Engage
DEMO VIDEO 1 - Facebook Business Suite Tour
Bonus:
Behind the Scenes Demo Videos
DEMO VIDEO 2 - Long vs. Short Boost
DEMO VIDEO 3 - Cold Audience Creation
DEMO VIDEO 4 - Warm Audience Creation
DEMO VIDEO 5 - Hot Audience Creation
DEMO VIDEO 6 - Micro Geotarget Audience Creation
DEMO VIDEO 7 - 'Cold Awareness' Ad Campaign Build
DEMO VIDEO 8 - 'Warm Traffic' Ad Campaign Build
DEMO VIDEO 9 - 'Hot Traffic' Ad Campaign Build
While creating top shelf social content and communications materials is essential, actually getting it seen and heard is the key. Prepare to discover the art and science of strategic content promotion, amplification and analysis, and intelligent (affordable!) digital ad campaign building and management. Learn top measurement tools and tactics, best practices for promotion, optimization and targeting, and how to run effective digital ad campaigns featuring custom audiences, in-house creative, and powerful results.
This renowned program combines all 5 of our proprietary Social Media Marketing courses into one spectacular virtual learning program and professional certification.
Upon completion of all 5 courses and their corresponding requirements, you’ll be the proud owner of a sought-after Social Media Marketing Certificate from Social School.
Grab a seat and prepare to get schooled on all the things that matter in marketing today – from social strategy and content mapping to photography, video, graphic design, digital advertising, and beyond.
$449
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$159
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With both options, you are granted immediate access to your course(s) inside your Social School Academy dashboard the moment you purchase
Choose to invest in one Social Media Marketing course at a time, or opt for all 5 by registering in the Certificate option
Enjoy unlimited access to your courses, available anytime via desktop or mobile app
Benefit from the continuous evolution of the course curriculum and learning materials – updated annually
Proceed through your course(s) at whatever pace you like, in a way that complements your current commitments
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circle back for continuous course updates and additions, PLUS new opportunities to further your learns, grow your reach and expand your modern marketing skills.
We believe very strongly in the teachings and takeaways within our Social Media Marketing Department, and we stand behind these courses with the most heartfelt guarantee we can give.
We believe very strongly in the teachings and takeaways within our Social Media Marketing Department, and we stand behind these courses with the most heartfelt guarantee we can give.
Meaning, if you're not completely satisfied with the training you received and your go-forward skill set after doing the work, we'll work with you to make it right.
Meaning, if you're not completely satisfied with the training you received and your go-forward skill set after doing the work, we'll work with you to make it right.
What is the Canada Job Grant and how does it benefit businesses?
The Canada Job Grant is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to help ensure employees are being trained in high-demand areas.
While supporting and investing in the ongoing development and growth of the Canadian workforce, the CJG program is simultaneously designed to help employers increase employee productivity, knowledge, and retention.
At Social School, we are honoured to provide the most timely social media and digital marketing skills to modern businesses big and small, and thrilled to deliver certification programs that qualify for Canada Job Grant funding.
When should I apply and how long does it take to get approved?
As soon as you know the Social School certificate program of interest to you, we encourage you to look into your eligibility for Canada Job Grant funding. From there, it's a good idea to follow the online links in your province, and begin your online or paper application as soon as possible.
In our experience, funding applications must be received 30 days in advance of the program start date, or they may not be granted. Occasionally approvals happen in a matter of days, but this is not the norm.
Once you receive written funding approval, or in some provinces like Alberta, you have simply submitted the application and received confirmation that it has been received, you are then able to register in the program.
Can I register before receiving approval in order to hold my spot?
While we cannot formally register you, we are able to reserve your seat for a limited time. Please send a note to hello@socialschool.io to let us know you're in the process of applying for funding, and we'll keep in touch along the way.
Once approved, you are required to pay in full for the program, and it is only upon completion of the certificate program that you are able to apply for reimbursement. In our experience, this has been a seamless online process, and reimbursement funds are generally issued within 1-2 weeks.
Please also note that when you apply for reimbursement, you may be asked to provide proof of payment in the form of a dated credit card or bank statement.
What is the grant amount?
For existing employees, employers are required to cover a minimum of one-third of direct training costs, meaning two-thirds of the program cost is eligible for coverage.
In select provinces, employers may be eligible for 100% coverage of training costs when creating a new role and hiring a new full-time employee. Funds are available to an annual maximum of $10,000 per trainee and $300,000 per organization.
‘Existing employees’ are defined as current full-time employees, and ‘new employees’ are those who’ve been employed for four weeks or less, and were not full-time employed elsewhere for 30 days or more prior to being hired.
What type of employers are eligible to access CJG funding for their employees?
Eligible employers differ from region to region, and we encourage you to research program qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Generally speaking, the following employers are eligible, if and when CJG funding is available:
• All private sector and non-profit employers
• First Nations and Métis Settlements
• Some Crown agencies in communities with a population of less than 100,000
What are the qualifications for an employee? (i.e. 'trainee')
Eligible employees differ from region to region, and we encourage you to research program qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Generally speaking, the following employees are eligible, if and when CJG funding is available:
• New or existing employees that will fill current or future job vacancies
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) entitled to work in Canada who are currently residing in the province in which they’re applying
I've done my research, reached out to the funding agency in my region, and I believe I am eligible. What's my next step?
That's great to hear! We encourage you to follow the government links and begin your funding application. If, as part of your application, you are required to submit a program quote from Social School, please send us a request via our Support Page, and include the following information:
• Your name, company name, work email address and direct phone number
• The name of the Social School program for which you are applying for funding, including intended start date
• A quick description of what you are being asked to submit so we can ensure we send you the proper document(s)
*Please note that some Canada Job Grant jurisdictions require 30 days for processing, and do not allow you to register or purchase the program prior to receiving approval. Please also take into account our two-day turnaround time on all custom quote requests.
I'm self-employed. Can I access this funding?
Possibly! In the past, Canada Job Grant funding has only been available to full-time employees of Canadian organizations. However, some provinces have now extended funding to business owners, sole proprietors and even family members of business operators. We encourage you to look into the Canada Job Grant program in your region, and learn whether or not you qualify.
Finally, there are a growing number of localized grants, bursaries and funding initiatives designed to support entrepreneurs, contractors and self-employed individuals in furthering their skills, diversifying their qualifications, and future-proofing their businesses.
We encourage you to spend a bit of time looking into any and all programs that may be available in your region, and please let us know how we, too, can support you in your digital skill-building journey!
We have had hundreds of students access this integral funding over the years, and encourage you to explore the Canada Job Grant program in your jurisdiction. From there, please reach out if we can be of assistance with your application!
Funding levels vary by province, and in some regions, funding amount and availability is contingent on whether the trainee is a new or existing employee, as well as the time of year the application is received.
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The instructors are EXTREMELY approachable and genuinely care about you and they want to help you succeed. Kelly is creating something huge here and I will forever be a part of it."
"Since completing the Social Media Marketing Certificate, I have tripled my income in the social media space and have expanded my business offering to incorporate Public Relations, Brand Guides and Social Media Marketing Strategy.
The programs, tools and skills I learned through the certificate are still in daily use, and I have then taught my team those skills. I am a better business owner, marketer, photographer, designer and strategist as a result. I am forever in their debt."
"It changes so fast and I feel Social School is exactly what the world needs to be up to date on all things social media and more.
Equip yourself with the skills you need to soar on social.
$449
SINGLE PAYMENT OPTION
$159
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