About the opportunity
Fancy a career in social media, content or digital marketing? Netcom Training’s government-funded Social Media and Web Design Training Course gets you job-ready with no experience needed. You’ll learn how to set up and run a digital business, design great user experiences, manage social platforms and build your own website, all completely free.
Course details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Format: Online, practical workshops
- Schedule: Mon-Thur 6-9pm
- Start date: 17th August 2026
What you’ll learn
- Setting up and running a business in the digital age
- UX/UI design principles for building great user experiences
- Mapping customer personas and customer journeys
- SEO techniques to boost visibility and reach
- Branding strategies and content creation
- Managing social media platforms including Meta, TikTok and Pinterest
- Exploring extra income streams like affiliate marketing and digital products
- Building websites using no-code tools, plus an introduction to HTML and CSS
Potential roles this course could lead to
- Social Media Manager
- Digital Communications Assistant
- Content Creator
Additional benefits
- High-impact employability workshops
- Six months’ access to online employability courses
- Ongoing career support
Eligibility
- Live in the West Midlands
- Be aged 19 or over
- Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £36,126 (West Midlands)
- Not currently be undertaking any other government-funded training
- Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is
Cost
This is a free government funded course
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