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Digital Marketing Essentials

Start exploring the world of digital marketing.

Course description

This course will enable you to explore a variety of options, apps and websites which will help enhance your marketing skills.

You will:

  • Be introduced to key digital marketing concepts to help you explore roles or self-employment opportunities in marketing, retail, or creative industries.
  • Improve your digital confidence and literacy by learning practical use of free tools like Canva, WordPress, and free website builders to help you grow your digital skills.
  • Improve your confidence using social media, email, and websites to reach the right audience.
  • Develop transferable workplace skills such as communication, planning, organisation, content creation, and basic budgeting.
  • Develop your problem-solving and self-management, skills by completing real-world tasks such as designing adverts, analysing audiences, and scheduling social media content.
  • Build presentation and teamwork skills through group activities and peer feedback, preparing learners for customer-facing or team-based work environments.
  • Gain experience in planning, presenting, and giving feedback – useful skills for any workplace.
  • Work in a supportive group and take part in fun, practical activities to build your confidence.
  • Set personal goals, track your own progress, and feel proud of what you achieve.
  • Be better prepared for work, self-employment, or the next step in your learning journey.

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Course level

First Step - These courses are for complete beginners. You don't need to have studied the subject before or have any previous knowledge.

Who is this course for?

Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ who want to gain knowledge and sills that will prepare them to enter voluntary work or employment. 

First Step - The start of your learning journey. Explore how you can build your confidence, connect with others, and learn new skills to start achieving your goals.

What do I need to bring?

  • A note pad and a pen.

You will use Google Classroom throughout your course to view work from your lessons, receive messages from your tutor, and access online resources. You can access this on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer. Your tutor will support you to log-in during your first lesson, and the Learner Support team is always on hand to help with any issues. 

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Course information

Start date: 16th April 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Day: Thursday
Venue: Heath Campus

Course length: 12 weeks
Course code: EM00047
Course level: First Step

Fees

Full fee: £96
Fee waiver available: Yes
Additional costs: No

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Additional information

Learning delivery method

We have the skills, resources and dedication to help you access the learning you need to enrich your life. Your course will be delivered by a highly qualified, experienced and knowledgeable tutor via classroom-based learning: face-to-face teaching at Heath Campus or other venue in Calderdale, combined with use of Google Classroom to access electronic learning resources, coursework set by your tutor, collaborative work and online sessions if required.

What will be expected of me?

Your course is either fully or co-funded by the government through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and all Calderdale Adult Learning (CAL) learning is subject to Ofsted inspection. As such you will be required to carry out various learning activities so that we can ensure you are making the expected progress. 

You may have to undertake additional work outside of session times to extend your learning or comprehension where applicable, and you are expected to be punctual, attend regularly and show commitment to achieve successful completion of the course. 

If your attendance drops below 88% or you have not attended three consecutive classes without informing CAL, you may lose your place.
 

How will I know if I am making progress?

An Initial Assessment activity at the start of the course will enable your tutor to assess your starting point. For non-accredited learning this will be completed using a set tutor assessment relevant to the subject area. For accredited courses this requires learners to complete an assessment on the BKSB learning platform. In every class we acknowledge and accommodate for different levels of skill and experience, so learners will be encouraged to identify and work on their own areas for improvement.

You will have a Learner Journey where, with your tutor, you will set the individual learning targets you would like to meet. Throughout the course you will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor, complete regular assessments and be given feedback (both verbally and written) on work produced.

Support for your progression and next steps

Please refer to the advice given to you by your course tutor towards the end of your course or speak to CAL’s IAG Officer for information on how you can progress. 

You can also visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/adultlearning to see the latest course opportunities available at CAL.  If you need support in literacy, numeracy, IT or employability skills please speak to your tutor in the first instance.

 

Information, advice and guidance

CAL Service has been awarded the matrix Standard, the national quality standard for organisations delivering IAG on learning and work.

CAL aims to help learners progress through their chosen course of study. Tutors, learning support staff and our IAG Officer are always available to give you support to help you decide whether a course is appropriate for you. If the course is not appropriate we will aim to put you in touch with an alternative provider. 

For more detailed and specific careers advice, we work in partnership with the Education Development Trust. You can email them at enquiries@educationdevelopmenttrust.com.  If you feel you would benefit from either an individual appointment with them, or a class visit, please ask your tutor in the first instance. 

You can also contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Their website is also an excellent source of information on careers, finding a job, courses and learning: National Careers Service.

Contact us

Calderdale Adult Learning
Heath Campus
Unit 4, Free School Lane
Halifax HX1 2PS

Telephone: 01422 392820
Email: cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk

Normal office hours: 
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm. 
Fridays 9am to 1pm.