Social Media Content Creation
This comprehensive course will take you through the entire content creation journey, from making eye-catching visuals to implementing effective digital marketing strategies.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. 5 Days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 06/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas:
• Content Creator
• Content Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising Executive
• Photographer
• Digital Sales and Marketing
Progression
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• BA (Hons) in Digital Marketing (DL840) IADT Dun Laoghaire
• BA (Hons) in Media Production & Digital Arts (TU982) Technological University Dublin [Tallaght]
• BA (Hons) in Digital Marketing (TU920)Technological University Dublin [Blanchardstown]
• BA (Hons) Advertising & Marketing Communications (TU919)Technological University Dublin [Tallaght]
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
Do you want to learn how to create captivating, creative content for social media? Do you have an area of interest or expertise and want to understand the process involved in producing professional, high-quality visuals and videos that captivate an audience? This comprehensive course will take you through the entire content creation journey, from making eye-catching visuals to implementing effective digital marketing strategies. Ideal for aspiring content creators, influencers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs. This course will equip you with the technical skills and strategic knowledge needed to excel across many digital platforms.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
• Create professional social media content, high quality images, and videos.
• Execute digital marketing strategies that expand your reach.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of advertising such as: branding, media tracking, campaign planning and target audience.
• Build a content portfolio across various digital media.
• You will develop interpersonal skills and engage in practical work experience.
What will I study?
The following module are covered on the course:
Year 1
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Photography
• Digital Movie Processing (Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Behavioural Studies
• Advertising
• Computer Illustrated Graphics
• Teamwork
• Work Experience
Assessment and Certification
• This course is certified by QQI.
• Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams.
• You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media 5M5048.
5M5048 - Creative Media.
Dublin College Blackrock,
Main Street,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
A94 X383
t: +353 1 2889717
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