FUNDED COURSES IN DIGITAL MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

We all know how it goes... your website needs refreshing, that newsletter isn't quite getting written, and SEO might feel a bit overwhelming. Perhaps you've got a brilliant side project you'd love to grow? You're not alone – we've all been there! The programme is run by Louize, who runs her own business too, so she knows exactly what you're juggling. Learn how to use digital marketing tools to boost your small business. Taught in a clear, easy to understand way with lots of step by step support. Places are fully funded for the self-employed or unemployed.

Imagine also having a lovely workspace to call your own, right in the heart of Reading (with Paddington Bear as your neighbour!) – and it's completely free for 9 months. How do you get access? Apply for a place and join us for 6 hours each week for 12 weeks, where you'll work alongside other friendly business owners to develop your digital marketing skills. 

Find your digital voice

Whether you are looking to flesh out your existing skills or starting from scratch, we’ll give you the tools to take charge of your digital marketing.

As part of the course you will learn;

  • Website Design, Optimisation & Analytics

  • Graphic Design & Branding

  • Social Media & Content Creation

Plus other things you didn’t know would be so useful;

  • Lead Generation & Marketing Automation

  • Market Research - how to research like a pro

  • Omnichannel Marketing & Integrated Campaigns

  • Organic Search - SEO

  • Paid Media Campaigns

    You will need to be able to attend in person in Reading. What are you waiting for?

Unlock your digital marketing capabilities in 12 weeks

Our 12-week boot camp is tailor made to give you the best outcome. With each session you’ll work on your own assets, giving you everything you need to get started and be the best at what you do. At the heart of our course is more than just skills, our courses have been designed to be interactive, fun and engaging. You’ll work alongside passionate digital marketers like yourself on real projects to create real outcomes and will leave the bootcamp with specialised digital marketing skills.

Skills Bootcamps in Digital Marketing for small business are free, flexible courses of 12 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills to grow their businesses.

Designed to give you digital skills to grow your business. Skills Bootcamps – part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Read our FAQ’s

I really enjoyed the Digital Marketing course at the Curious Academy. It was not only informative but also a lot of fun. The course covered various aspects of digital marketing, and I found the content to be well-structured.
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Time Commitment

  • 12 weeks part time with blended learning;

    • Three hours in-person learning at The Curious Lounge in Reading twice a week

    • 50 hours access a month to The Curious Lounge whilst studying and for six months afterwards

You must be able to commit to the full 12 weeks learning

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Who is eligible for a free place?

  • Anyone who is aged 19 or above

  • Unemployed, economically inactive, self-employed, or working part-time and seeking to launch or grow a small business.

  • Individuals who have the right to work in the UK.

If you do not have access to a digital device for the course don’t worry we have one you can borrow.

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What will you learn?

As part of the course you will learn;

  • Competitor Analysis & Addressable Markets

  • Digital Lead Generation & Marketing Automation

  • Graphic Design & Branding

  • Market Research - how to research like a pro

  • Omnichannel Marketing & Integrated Campaigns

  • Organic Search - SEO & UX

  • Paid Media Campaigns

  • Social Media & Content Creation

  • Website Design & Development

Contact Us

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