About the course

About the course

Join the growing number of active social media users and carve out a career.

Social media is an essential tool for companies large and small that want to connect with their target audience and grow their customer base. Digital marketing skills are in demand and provide exciting career opportunities. Learn how to develop, implement and launch a social media marketing strategy with a hands on approach to learning. Our industry trainers will support you through our engaging online course with weekly live chat.

The course provides flexibility for those in the workplace, thinking about a career change or starting up a business. 

VET Student Loan is available for eligible students or you may be able to opt for a payment plan.  

Benefits of a well implemented social media strategy include:

  • enhanced brand awareness
  • extended global reach
  • increased website traffic to grow sales
  • reduced marketing costs
  • an engaged target audience
  • a loyal customer community
  • improved customer service

Once enrolled, our trainer will contact you to get you on your way. 

Course Details

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Intake Dates & Course Length


February, April, August & October

Flexible: 12 to 18 months (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input).

This course is delivered remotely and self-directed, with support sessions offered online on Mondays and Tuesdays.

This is an online course which will include a combination of online and remote delivery. Remote learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Remote delivery involves scheduled classes where you will log in with other classmates to complete tutorials and assessments.  

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Off-campus/Correspondence

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Career Outcomes


  • Digital / Social Media Coordinator
  • Brand Manager
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Digital Marketing Assistant
  • Communications Assistant
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Digital Community Manager
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Entry Requirements


You must:

  • be at least 17 years of age
  • have successful completed English to Year 12 level
  • or have equivalent work experience

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Pathways & Accreditation


Diploma of Social Media Marketing graduates may choose to extend their training to the Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communications, and the Advanced Diploma of Business.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5

Fees & Finance Options


This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Government Subsidised StandardFull Fee
Tuition Fee$2,562$5,155
Service & Amenity Fee$268$268
Material Fee$0$0
Retain Course Items$0$0
Total Course Estimate$2,830$5,423
Payable Estimate (at commencement)$2,830$5,423

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

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