Course Description

The Complete Digital Marketing Course offers an accessible, practical, and highly structured entry into the fast-moving world of digital marketing.

Designed for absolute beginners and early-career marketers, this course equips you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to plan and execute basic digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.

Through a blend of self-paced e-learning videos, in-person sessions, project-based work, and live mentoring support, you will walk away with a broad understanding of digital marketing — plus a portfolio of real-world project deliverables that showcase your new skills.

Learn, practise, and build the foundational skills you need to succeed in approximately 1 month — whether you’re starting a career, growing your business, or simply future-proofing your expertise.


Course Duration

  • 1.5 months
  • 48 hours of training and assessment
  • Includes in-person practical sessions, asynchronous learning, project weeks, and live mentorship check-ins.

Target Audience

  • Aspiring marketers with little or no experience
  • Career switchers looking to enter digital marketing
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners managing their own marketing
  • Creative professionals looking to add marketing skills to their portfolio
  • Anyone seeking a comprehensive, beginner-friendly introduction to digital marketing

No prior digital marketing knowledge is required.

Course Structure

The course follows a rhythm of:

  • Learning Weeks: Self-paced e-learning, quizzes, and in-person classes
  • Project Weeks: Practical project application, live mentorship clinics, and feedback sessions

You’ll progressively build your capabilities across key digital marketing areas with a real-world project deliverable for every module.

You will also benefit from:

  • Unlimited lifetime post-training mentoring via our insider community
  • Live Ask Me Anything sessions during project weeks
  • 3 years’ access to recorded e-learning videos and course resources/learning materials

Post-course support for further learning pathways and career guidance

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Elaborate how digital marketing channels fit together to drive business outcomes
  • Create a simple digital marketing strategy aligned to goals and customer journeys
  • Build basic landing pages and websites optimised for conversions
  • Launch and manage beginner-level campaigns on Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok
  • Develop SEO-optimised content strategies and apply link building principles
  • Set up and read performance dashboards using Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
  • Implement basic email marketing automations and nurture flows
  • Use AI tools to assist with content creation and marketing ideation
  • Optimise websites and campaigns using CRO techniques and data insights
  • Complete and present a final digital marketing strategy project

Final Project Deliverables

By the end of the course, you will have completed practical deliverables including:

  • A full digital marketing channel audit
  • Brand messaging kit and 1-month content calendar
  • Published landing page and SEO implementation
  • Google and Meta ad campaigns
  • A filmed TikTok video and LinkedIn strategy plan
  • GA4 dashboard and attribution report
  • Email marketing automation setup
  • Final integrated digital marketing strategy deck

Certification

A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – Marketing Campaign Management under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ The Complete Digital Marketing course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework Marketing Campaign Management

Course Code: TGS-2025055287
Course Support Period: 28 May 2025 – 27 May 2027

Course Outline

You’ll cover all major disciplines of digital marketing:

Understand how digital marketing works, the customer journey, funnels, and campaign goal setting.

  • Understand what digital marketing is and how it works
  • Learn about the marketing funnel and customer journey stages
  • Overview of digital channels: paid, owned, and earned media
  • Introduction to campaign goals, KPIs, and strategic planning

Create your brand’s voice, visual identity, and positioning strategy.

  • Define brand mission, vision, and value proposition
  • Create basic brand guidelines (tone of voice, colours, logo usage)
  • Craft messaging pillars for consistent communication
  • Understand brand positioning in digital environments

Plan strategic content across different platforms to support brand objectives.

  • Plan and structure a content calendar for 30 days
  • Identify content pillars and match them to funnel stages
  • Understand platform-specific content types (visuals, carousels, videos)
  • Learn how storytelling builds emotional resonance with audiences

Learn how to write headlines, CTAs, landing page copy, and social media posts that convert.

  • Write headlines, subheads, and CTAs for websites and ads
  • Learn writing frameworks (AIDA, PAS) for digital copy
  • Adapt tone and style to match audience and channel
  • Practise writing for social media, landing pages, and email

Design high-converting landing pages using proven UX and CRO principles.

  • Understand the anatomy of a high-converting landing page
  • Learn design principles for mobile and desktop
  • Explore basic CRO techniques (social proof, trust markers, CTAs)
  • Wireframe a landing page layout using drag-and-drop tools

Set up and customise a basic WordPress website or landing page.

  • Set up a WordPress website or landing page from scratch
  • Use visual builders and pre-designed templates
  • Install essential plugins for SEO, analytics, and forms
  • Publish and manage basic content on your website

Implement keyword strategies, basic on-page SEO, technical SEO checks, and intro to link building.

  • Conduct beginner keyword research using free tools
  • Optimise on-page elements: titles, meta descriptions, headers
  • Explore basic technical SEO (site speed, mobile-friendliness, indexing)
  • Learn link building principles and strategies for beginners

Understand key social media platforms, plan content, and grow engagement.

  • Understand how algorithms and engagement metrics work
  • Compare platform audiences: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
  • Build a weekly social media content schedule
  • Learn post formatting, hashtags, and community management

Produce mobile-first TikTok videos and explore video storytelling for marketing.

  • Understand short-form video structure and storytelling
  • Plan, film, and edit videos using mobile tools
  • Explore TikTok trends and audio selection
  • Write captions and calls to action that boost visibility

Learn paid media concepts, ad formats, basic targeting strategies, and retargeting fundamentals.

  • Learn ad formats: search, display, video, carousel, stories
  • Introduction to campaign objectives and ad funnel planning
  • Set basic budgets and schedules
  • Understand the basics of audience targeting and retargeting

Launch a beginner-level Google Search or Display ad campaign, from setup to tracking.

  • Set up a Google Ads account and create a basic campaign
  • Research and choose beginner-level keywords
  • Write compelling ad copy and configure ad extensions
  • Track performance with basic reporting tools

Set up and optimise basic Meta ad campaigns across Facebook and Instagram.

  • Set up a campaign in Meta Ads Manager
  • Select campaign objectives and define custom audiences
  • Upload creatives and run simple A/B tests
  • Monitor ad performance and adjust based on data

Use LinkedIn strategically for branding, thought leadership, and lead generation.

  • Optimise your personal or company LinkedIn profile
  • Plan and schedule posts for thought leadership and visibility
  • Understand organic engagement vs paid promotion
  • Build an outreach plan with messaging templates

Build email campaigns, create basic automation workflows, and measure results.

  • Set up email lists and segments using beginner-friendly platforms
  • Design an EDM using drag-and-drop templates
  • Create simple automations (welcome flows, abandoned cart emails)
  • Analyse open rates, click-through rates, and conversions

Track events, set goals, analyse basic attribution paths, and build simple dashboards.

  • Navigate the GA4 dashboard and interface
  • Set up events and basic goals
  • Learn the difference between users, sessions, and conversions
  • Understand attribution basics (last-click, data-driven, linear)

Identify UX issues, propose CRO improvements, and understand A/B testing principles.

  • Identify friction points using heuristics and user behaviour
  • Apply best practices to improve forms, CTAs, and layouts
  • Understand the basics of A/B testing and what to test
  • Use CRO checklists to evaluate existing web assets

Use AI responsibly to assist with marketing content creation and ideation.

  • Use AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) to generate post ideas, emails, and ad copy
  • Learn prompt-writing basics to improve AI output
  • Explore AI image and video generation tools for marketing
  • Understand ethical use of AI in digital marketing

Apply everything learned to create and present a full beginner-level marketing plan.

  • Conduct a simple digital channel audit
  • Create a beginner-friendly funnel strategy
  • Compile campaign examples across content, ads, SEO, and email
  • Present a final digital marketing strategy deck to peers or instructors

Trainers

Jethro Xu
  • eCommerce Strategist and Digital Marketing Mentor
  • Fractional CMO for High-Growth Startups Across 4 Continents
  • Founder of JET.AVE and Agency Head at Metric Digital

Course Fees & Fundings

Course Fee:
S$2999.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$899.70  (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$899.70

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit.


SkillsFuture Baseline 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 9% GST): S$1,499.50

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.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

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 9% GST): S$899.70

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SkillsFuture Baseline 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 9% GST): S$1,499.50

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)


SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$899.70

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 apply now.

Course Schedule

Learning Mode Course Dates Duration Trainer
Hybrid 08 Jul 2025 to 30 Aug 2025 Sat (9am - 1pm), Tue (6.30pm - 10.30pm) Jethro Xu
Hybrid 29 Sep 2025 to 10 Nov 2025 Mon & Thur (2pm - 6pm) Jethro Xu

Click on the course dates above to register online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes — this course is designed specifically for beginners. You’ll be introduced to all major areas of digital marketing, with step-by-step guidance, practical projects, and full support from our trainers. No prior marketing or technical experience is required.

The course runs over approximately 1.5 months and includes:

  • Self-paced e-learning videos to cover essential theory
  • Full-day in-person sessions for hands-on skills
  • Weekly project work to apply learning immediately
  • Live mentorship clinics during project weeks for guidance and feedback

This blend of structured flexibility ensures you can learn deeply without being overwhelmed.

You’ll walk away with practical, beginner-to-intermediate skills across SEO, social media, paid ads, content creation, email marketing, Google Analytics 4, AI tools, and more.

You’ll also complete a final strategy project that brings everything together in one cohesive marketing plan.

This course is a foundational overview. If you wish to go deeper into any discipline — like SEO, social media, content, or advertising — you can enrol in our individual Certified Specialist Tracks, which provide in-depth and advanced training.

View Specialist Programmes

Yes, if the course is structured right — and it is. We’ve spaced the sessions intentionally with a learning-project rhythm. Each week builds on the last, giving you time to learn, apply, and reflect with trainer support along the way.

If you prefer a more extended pace, our modular certification programmes may be a better fit.

You’ll receive guidance from experienced practitioners via:

  • Full-day in-person training sessions
  • Live online mentorship clinics during project weeks
  • Individualised feedback on your deliverables
  • Ongoing access to an exclusive insider support community

All theory is delivered through pre-recorded e-learning videos, which you’ll have 3 years’ access to. If you miss a live session, you can catch up via the materials and connect with trainers during mentorship check-ins.

After completing the course and final assessment, you will:

  • Receive a Certificate of Completion
  • Gain lifetime post-training mentoring support
  • Join an exclusive alumni insider community
  • Be eligible to pursue advanced specialist modules or receive career advisory guidance

Every module includes hands-on tasks. You’ll build:

  • A WordPress landing page
  • A Google Ads and Meta Ads campaign
  • A filmed TikTok video
  • A content calendar and brand kit
  • A GA4 dashboard and attribution report
  • An email automation workflow
    …and more.

Your final project will integrate all these into a beginner-level strategy presentation deck.

Just a laptop and an open mind. We provide all software access, materials, worksheets, and templates you’ll need to complete each session’s hands-on work.

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