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This 2-day hands-on Digital Content Creation Course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to excel in the ever-evolving realm of digital content creation. Delve into the art and science of creating engaging and impactful digital content across various platforms.
This course provides trainees with the foundation for effectively organising, curating and delivering content. Trainees will learn how to select and implement content management systems that optimise workflow efficiency and ensure the delivery of relevant and compelling content.
Building upon this, trainees will dive into visual asset creation. Learn how to apply brand guidelines effectively while developing visually stunning and cohesive visual assets. This course will include hands-on projects using online tools and resources to create content, including graphics, animation, GIFs, videos and more.
Trainees will be able to explore design principles and industry best practices to bring the creative visual to fruition while ensuring it is engaging and compelling for audiences.
Target Audience
This Digital Content Creation course is for marketing practitioners, content marketing specialists, social media managers, bloggers, vloggers, copywriters, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone who wants to acquire digital content creation skills that are not only essential in marketing and communications but in every aspect of business and life.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 1 GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent (≥ 21 years old); or
- NITEC/Higher NITEC (≥ 21 years old); or
- Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience); or
- Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
You are required to have basic computer navigational skills such as opening and closing, dragging and dropping, copying and pasting of files.
Some knowledge of sales and marketing concepts will be useful, although not a requirement.
Course Highlights
In this Digital Content Creation course, trainees will learn:
- The importance of digital content creation in relation to content marketing and advertising online
- How to translate the organisational strategies behind the creation, curation, and management of content into guidelines.
- The various types of visual assets and content management systems available and how to select the right one based on organisational objectives.
- How to utilise various online creation tools and resources to create graphics, animations, GIFs, videos and audio-related content.
- The industry’s best practices for creating content and how to apply them when creating visual assets
- How to craft engaging copy and leverage AI tools to enhance the copywriting
- How to utilise data analytics to analyse outcomes and make data-driven decisions for optimisation
Course Objectives
By the end of the class, trainees will be able to:
- Select and implement effective content management strategies and guidelines to ensure the organisation, accessibility, and relevance of digital content.
- Evaluate the types of available visual assets and content management systems and adopt appropriate management systems.
- Determine the suitability of content based on brand objectives and apply brand guidelines effectively while creating visual assets.
- Utilise online content creation tools and resources to produce graphic layouts for digital platforms, basic animations and GIFs, and videos and audio-related content while adhering to design principles and best practices.
- Craft accompanying copy for created and curated content, as well as leverage AI tools.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of digital content and assess the capabilities of content management systems to make informed decisions for content optimisation and continuous improvement.
Certification
A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – ICT-SNM-5026-1.1 Content Management under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by ASK Training will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ Digital Content Creation course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework ICT-SNM-5026-1.1 Content Management
Course Code: TGS-2023020897
Course Support Period: 01 Jun 2023 – 31 Jan 2025
Course Outline
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Content Management Strategies & Guidelines
Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Discussion)
- Digital content creation for organisations
- Content management and marketing strategy
- Content marketing channels – website, social media, etc.
- Channel regulations and guidelines on content creation and publishing
- I.P. And Generative A.I. Issues
- Organisational policies for content creation and curation
Visual Assets & Management Systems
Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Group Discussion)
- Brand visual assets (logo, typeface, colours, content, etc.)
- Brand style guide for organisation’s web properties (website, social media incl. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube)
- Social media management system (SMMS)
- SMMS comparison – Meta Business Suite vs 3rd party SMMS (Agora Pulse)
- Content management systems for websites (CMS) (K7)
- CMS comparison – Open Source websites vs SaaS websites
Graphic Layouts For Content, Ads & Collateral
Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Class Activity)
- High quality image resources
- Digital photography
- Image editing software
- The golden rules of graphic layout design
- Typography and Font resources
- Digital storyboarding using online design tool
- Layout design using Canva
- Image editing – background removal
- Image sizing for various web properties
- Infographics and how to use them effectively
- Memes and how to use them effectively
- Layouts for brochures, flyers and eDMs
- Curated content selection and application guidelines
- Viral content analysis for creation and curation
- A.I. generated content
- How to plan a blog article using the ChatGPT A.I. tool
- Refining prompts in ChatGPT to write the article
Animation & GIF Content Creation
Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Class Activity)
- Innovative content featuring moving images
- Animation tools and resource
- Basic animation using Powerpoint
- Morphing and motion paths in Powerpoint
- What are GIFs
- GIF resources incl. giphy.com
- Giphy tutorial and demonstration
Video & Audio Content Creation
Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Demonstration & Practical Application)
- High quality video resources
- Record videos with your mobile device
- Record audio with your mobile device
- Audio recording and editing software
- Conducting video/audio interviews and transcribing for blog posts: how to conduct, what questions to ask, etc.
- High quality audio resources
- Video editing software
- Video editing using Canva – tutorial and demonstration
- Advanced video editing using Canva – add frames and split frames for insertions
- Video framing and composition
- Video resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate
- Video sizing for various web properties
- Cinemagraphs in Powerpoint
Evaluation Of Content & Management Systems
Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Class Activity)
- Analysing content and ad outcomes via data analytics – an overview
- Evaluating SMMS for content/ad creation and analytics
- Social media changes on content management
- Content creation trends – mobile-first video, generative AI, and user generated content (UGC) on content management
Assessment Component
- Written Assessment
- Individual Project Presentation
Trainer
Chris is a senior marketing professional with over 29 years of experience as both an in-house practitioner and a consultant with clients from various industries. Some of these B2B and B2C industries include education (MindChamps), entertainment (Tower Records), recruitment (ScienTec Consulting), events (Sentosa), M.I.C.E. (Meeting Planners, PICO) and retail (Takashimaya). He specialises in copywriting and content creation and was part of the team responsible for branding MindChamps. He is ACLP certified and is passionate about imparting his knowledge to others.
Why Learn With Us?
Get expert advice, learning resources, and post-training support for up to 3 years.
Ask Me Anything Sessions
Unlimited complimentary 2-hour Ask Me Anything sessions with industry experts for up to 3 years.
Insider Community
Be part of an exclusive support group where you can post questions, discuss, and get feedback from fellow learners and experts.
Course Resources
Get 3-year access to constantly updated Digital Content Creation course resources.
Course Fees & Fundings
*Eligible for Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus Holders
Course Fee:
S$988 (exclusive of 8% GST)
Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$122.51 (inclusive of 8% GST) after 90% SSG Subsidies
Self-Sponsored Individuals
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) – 90% Funding
Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above
Nett course fee payable (including 8% GST): S$122.51
Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit.
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding – 70% Funding
Eligible for 21 years old and above, and a
- Singaporean Citizen; or
- Permanent Resident; or
- Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder
Nett course fee payable (including 8% GST): S$320.11
Course fees can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. Singapore Citizens aged 21 to 31 may also offset fees with the Post Secondary Education Account Funds.
Company-Sponsored (SMEs)
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) – 90% Funding
Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a
- Singapore Citizen; or
- Permanent Resident; or
- Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder
Nett course fee payable (including 8% GST): S$122.51
Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Company-Sponsored (Non-SMEs)
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding – 70% Funding
Eligible Non-SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a
- Singaporean Citizen; or
- Permanent Resident; or
- Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder
Nett course fee payable (including 8% GST): S$320.11
Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) – 90% Funding
Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above
Nett course fee payable (including 8% GST): S$122.51
Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Check your eligible grant amount and nett payable course fees when you sign up now.
Course Schedule
10 Anson Road, International Plaza, S079903
Course Duration: 2 Days (8.30am - 6.30pm) Course Schedules: 17, 18 Oct 2023 (Tue, Wed), 8.30am - 6.30pm |
Conducted via Zoom.
Course Duration: 2 Days (8.30am - 6.30pm) Course Schedule: There are currently no course dates available. You may contact us to register your interest for dates when they become available. |
FAQs
Do I have to prepare anything before attending the course?
For in-person training, do bring along a laptop. You also have the option to loan a laptop from us for the duration of the course. You may also want to bring along a jacket in case the room gets cold.
For online classes, do ensure you have a functional laptop and have Zoom installed prior to class.
As there will be WSQ assessments conducted in this course, you are required to bring along your NRIC or any form of photo identification for ID verification purposes.
Are there any funding or government subsidies for this course?
You may be eligible for up to 90% SkillsFuture subsidies. For funding information, please see the course funding section on this page.
If I have any questions after the course, can I consult the trainer?
Yes, you may contact your trainer after the course. There are other post-training support channels such as the Insider Community where you may network with like-minded individuals and industry experts and live Ask Me Anything sessions where you may seek advice from a subject matter expert.
Still have unanswered questions? Submit an enquiry here.
WSQ Digital Content Creation
Learn How to Create Compelling Digital Content to Elevate Your Digital Presence
Accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore
Duration: 19 Hours (2 days)
In-Person or Online-Based Classroom
3-Year Access to Course Resources
Lifetime Access to Post-Training Support Community
Up to 90% Subsidy. Reserve your seat today.
Up to 90%
SkillsFuture Subsidy