Social Media An Introduction (Online) [HPT]

Course intent

You will learn the difference between social media platforms and what they are best used for. Understand how to respect the privacy of others, how to stay safe and which images you can use to stay within the copyright laws.

What will I learn?

The following topics are included on the course:

• An overview of social media, its benefits and conventions
• How to set up a social media account, including personal preferences/security settings
• Observe demonstrations as well as having practical experience of using Facebook/X (Twitter)
• See the benefits of using YouTube and what it has to offer
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

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

This course is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of social media.

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.
• Have details of at least one contact (family member or friend) who already uses social media.

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
• Details of at least one contact (family member or friend) who already uses social media.

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 to Facebook (Online)
• Social Media an Introduction to Instagram (Online)
• Social Media How to Create a Blog (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

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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