Course Overview
The Diploma in Digital Marketing (DDM) covers core digital marketing strategies including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email marketing, and analytics. It equips students with skills to create effective online campaigns, analyze performance, and drive business growth in the digital space.
Duration:
1 year (2 semesters)
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the Diploma in Digital Marketing is structured across two semesters. Below is a sample outline:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Digital Marketing:
Overview of digital marketing and its importance
Difference between traditional marketing and digital marketing
Current trends in digital marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Basics of SEO: On-page and off-page optimization
Keyword research and analysis
SEO tools and techniques
Social Media Marketing (SMM):
Overview of social media platforms and their importance in marketing
Creating a social media strategy
Managing social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Content Marketing:
Creating and promoting content for digital platforms
Blogging, vlogging, and video marketing
Email marketing strategies
Semester 2:
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising:
Introduction to Google Ads and Bing Ads
Creating and managing PPC campaigns
AdWords campaign structure and strategies for optimization
Web Analytics:
Understanding Google Analytics and other analytics tools
Tracking and measuring traffic, user behavior, and campaign performance
Conversion rate optimization
Affiliate Marketing:
Introduction to affiliate marketing
Setting up and managing an affiliate program
Monetization strategies and performance tracking
Mobile Marketing and App Marketing:
Understanding mobile app marketing
Strategies for mobile-friendly websites and apps
App Store optimization (ASO) and in-app advertising
Project Work/Internship:
Practical experience in creating and executing digital marketing campaigns or internship with digital marketing firms.
Average Fees:
₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 (varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
Internal Assessments:
Includes quizzes, assignments, and presentations based on theoretical and practical knowledge.
Final Semester Examinations:
Examinations at the end of each semester covering both theoretical concepts and hands-on practicals.
Professional Certifications (Optional):
Google Ads Certification: Adds credibility to digital marketing skills.
HubSpot Content Marketing Certification: Certification for content creation and marketing.
Facebook Blueprint Certification: Mastery of Facebook marketing and advertising.
Competitive Exams (Optional):
Further certifications or entrance exams for advanced courses like MBA in Digital Marketing or related fields.
Top 10 Institutions in India:
Indian Institute of Digital Education (IIDE), Mumbai
National Institute of Digital Marketing (NIDM), Bangalore
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications), Ahmedabad
Delhi School of Internet Marketing (DSIM), Delhi
Symbiosis Centre for Online Learning (SCOL), Pune
Digital Vidya, Delhi
UpGrad, Online
NIIT Digital Marketing, Bangalore
SP Jain School of Global Management, Mumbai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Digital Skill Master, Kochi
Internet Leads Training Institute, Thiruvananthapuram
Areva Digital, Kochi
Aviv Digital, Kozhikode
Ubl Academy, Thrissur
Appin Technology Lab, Kochi
Tandem Institute, Kochi
Areva Digital, Thiruvananthapuram
Codepoint Academy, Kozhikode
SpidervellA Technologies, Kochi