BMC 312 - Social Media Essentials

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

What’s the buzz about social media? Explore the potential of social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, wikis, blogs, podcasts and more. Learn how social media can be leveraged as an alternative and companion to traditional forms of advertising and communication. Develop an integrated social media strategy and formulate a plan that will reach and engage your audience.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to use social networks and technology effectively and with
confidence.
1. Describe the impact that social media has on marketing, public relations, communications and business
2. Create and optimize a profile/pages on LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and/or Twitter
3. Create a video and add it to YouTube
4. Develop a social media strategy using the Hub & Spoke model
5. Create and publish a blog

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s)

Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising : Optional Courses