Get the Digital Marketing Skills to Grow Any Business
48 Week Digital Marketing & Social Media Training Online or On Campus in BC
Digital Marketing professionals play a vital role in today’s modern business world. Whether you are starting your own business, interested in social media marketing, or looking to better your skills to grow a business, Discovery Community College’s Web & Office Administration program could be a great fit for you.
The best way to see if Discovery Community College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, get all your questions answered, and meet with both students and instructors. Schedule a Tour Now or Get more info.
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, back to school to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in your future education. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Digital Marketing
48-Week Diploma | Median Wage: $30.50/hour*
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 4,500**
- Occupations include Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Professional
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/295905/ca visited on May 24, 2023. Wage source for digital marketing co-ordinators in Canada with the lowest 10% earning $18.00/hour to the highest 10% of workers earning $52.88/hour.
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https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/advertising-marketing-and-public-relations-managers visited on May 24, 2023.Is a Professional Business Career Right for You? Find Out! Take the "Discovery College Professional Business Career Readiness Quiz"
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Web & Office Administration Program
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Oversee the digital marketing for any businesses or brands
- Develop social media strategies and create compelling content
- Understand the importance of SEO (search engine optimization) and how to improve a website content to rank better in search engines
- Manage business administration tasks required to efficiently run business operations
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to either start your own business or help grow an existing business
Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including retail, non-profit, government or even start their own business.
Locations:
Class Delivery: On campus, blended online and on campus and 100% online classes offered, along with practicum placements in your local community.
Web and Office Administration diploma program
Total: 980 hours, 48 Weeks
Office Skills (120 hours)
- Window Operating System (10 hours)
- Canada Essential Skills(10 hours)
- Common Office Features (16 hours)
- Digital Marketing Essentials (84 hours)
Certify with Words and Numbers (240 hours)
- Microsoft Word (54 hours)
- Microsoft Word Certification: (28 hours)
- Microsoft Excel (54 hours)
- Microsoft Excel Certification: (28 hours)
- Introduction to Business Essentials (44 hours)
- Microsoft Planner (32 hours)
Communicate Your Stories (240 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (40 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification: (24 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook (16 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook Certification: (12 hours)
- Business Operations Management (24 hours)
- Microsoft Edge Browser (20 hours)
- Social Media Marketing (104 hours)
Build Your Own Business (240 hours)
- Search Engine Optimization (112 hours)
- Start Your Own Business (128 hours)
Employability Skills and Work Experience Preparation (20 hours)
Work Experience – Practicum (100 hours)
Practical “On-The-Job” Training
As a student in the Discovery Community College Web & Office Administration Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during a 4-week practicum at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you graduate.
Successful graduates of this program enter the professional world with confidence, knowing they have both the theoretical classroom skills and the hands-on, practical experience to make a real difference in their new career. With career-focused Web & Office Administration training and dedicated support from Discovery Community College, you could be working in a new career in less than a year.
High Graduate Placement
Discovery College has a 96% job placement rate.** That is because our school assesses employment gaps within the community and then tailors the programs around that, giving you the exact skills that employers are looking for to fill their vacant positions.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to go back to school. We offer accessible learning including on-campus, online and blended on-campus and online learning options.
Many of our students are raising families and some continue to work while going to school. We will help you choose a schedule that works for you.
International Students
As an international student studying at Discovery Community College, our co-op based training programs allows you to gain real-world experience in the community with a cooperative work experience placement upon completion of the program.
Over 25 Years of Success
Discovery Community College has been training students just like you for successful careers for over 25 years. Our college is a well-respected institution, who has formed alliances with numerous community partners. We are also registered with and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia, formally PPSEC, since 1996.
Is a Rewarding Future in Digital Marketing Right for You?
If you’re interested in learning more about digital marketing training and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Career Advisors are also happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from courses, to job outlook, to helping you find ways to reduce, or even pay for, your tuition.
To speak with an Admissions Rep right away, give us a call at 1-877-315-5241.