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Beginner · Digital Marketing Program

Digital Marketing Foundation

For students starting from zero. Build a complete working knowledge of digital marketing — from branding to analytics — through hands-on projects instead of theory alone.

Program overview
Duration
6–8 weeks (weekend or weekday batches)
Mode
Online live + campus batches (on request)
Modules
11
Projects
4 (incl. capstone)
Certification
SGS certificate

Who should join

  • Students in any stream who want to explore marketing as a career
  • First-year to final-year students with no prior marketing experience
  • Anyone who wants a practical, project-based introduction to digital marketing
Show, don't tell

Projects you'll build

Every module ends in work you can show. These are the projects, not the lecture list.

Project 1Brand Audit

Analyse a real brand's digital presence and present improvements.

Project 230-Day Content Calendar

Plan and design a month of content for a chosen brand.

Project 3Mini Ad Campaign

Build a Google or Meta ads campaign structure with targeting and creatives.

Project 4Capstone: Digital Marketing Plan

Create a full plan — objectives, channels, budget logic, KPIs — and present it to a review panel.

Curriculum

01Digital marketing fundamentals
02Branding
03Social media marketing
04Content marketing
05SEO
06Google Ads
07Meta Ads
08Email marketing
09Analytics
10AI for marketing
11Marketing strategy

Learning outcomes

  • Plan and run a social media presence for a brand
  • Write content that is built around an audience and a goal
  • Set up and read basic campaign analytics
  • Use AI tools to speed up research, copy and creative work
  • Present a complete marketing plan with confidence

Tools covered

Meta Business SuiteGoogle AdsGoogle AnalyticsCanvaChatGPT / AI toolsGoogle Search ConsoleMailchimp-style email tools

Trainers & certification

Sessions are led by working digital marketing practitioners and brand-side marketers; trainer profiles are shared with each batch announcement. On completion you receive an SGS certificate — and, more importantly, a portfolio of projects reviewed by professionals.

Fees & batch dates

Next batch: announcing soon. Fees, dates, early-bird pricing and scholarship options are sent to everyone on the waitlist first. Apply below and we'll contact you with the details — no commitment required.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this program online or on campus?

Online live + campus batches (on request). Colleges can request a dedicated campus batch for a department or cohort.

Do I need any prior knowledge?

No — this program starts from zero.

What do I need to attend?

A laptop, an internet connection and free accounts on the tools covered. We share setup instructions before the first session.

Will I get placement support?

SGS is not a placement agency, but the program is built to make you placeable: a portfolio, a live challenge entry, feedback from professionals, and visibility to partner brands looking for talent.