Social Media How to Create a Blog (Online) [HPT]

Course intent

You will discover the benefits of blogging, look at the different blogging platforms and review blog content to help inspire your writing and attract readers

What will I learn?

You will: · Explore what makes a Blog successful · Look at different types of Blogs available · Look at choosing the right tools · Find inspiration for attracting and keeping readers · Look at ways of using Blogging to earn you money · Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for · Anyone who wants to plan, create and publishing online content for business or personal enjoyment.

You must have basic mouse, keyboard/tablet & internet skills including how to · Open and save files · Use cut, copy and paste. · Search for images online · Save and recover your files

If you are completely new to computers, please look at our Digital Skills & Confidence courses first.

This course will be delivered through a live online session using Zoom

To fully participate in this course, you will need:

An email address · A reliable internet connection · A computer/laptop /tablet with a fully updated browser · A working microphone and webcam.

Once enrolled on this course you will receive detailed instructions for taking part online

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

To fully participate in this course, you will need: · Access to a computer/laptop/tablet with a reliable internet connection · A working microphone, and webcam

If you struggle to read printed text on a screen, you may find it beneficial to have access to a printer to make your own hard copies of resources.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as: · Small Business Planning & Finances - The Basics (Online) · How to Run and Market a Business (Online) · Digital Marketing Basics (online) · Social Media an Introduction (Online) · Social Media an Introduction to Facebook (Online) · Social Media an introduction to Instagram (Online)

Or your tutor will advise you where to look, if you wish to do an accredited course.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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