Program Description
This program prepares students to obtain work in the field of social media in a wide variety of industries and non-profit organizations. The social media contact for a business will design and implement a company’s social media marketing plan. Duties include content strategy, developing brand awareness, generating inbound traffic, and cultivating leads and sales.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those eligible
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Length of Training
6 months
This series is a combination of online and face-to-face courses.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours | Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) | Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| SBA 959 | Introduction to Social Media for Small Business | 5 | Materials provided. | $89 T-$35/F-$54 |
| SBA 951 | LinkedIn to Grow Your Business | 5 | Materials provided. | $89 T-$40/F-$49 |
| PCP 339 | YouTube for Business | 16 | Materials provided. | $245 T-$40/F-$205 |
| PCP 338 | Facebook for Business | 16 | Materials provided. | $245 T-$40/F-$205 |
| MGT 823 | Instagram for Business | 16 | Materials provided. | $195 T-$20/F-$175 |
| Course Series Totals: | 58 | | $863 T-$175/F-$688 |
Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Good planning and organizational skills; strong written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and good problem solving skills.
Career Opportunities:
Students will be better prepared to use enhanced social media skills in a variety of business situations. Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA . Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicareercoach.com/.
Contact Information
Coordinator: Moire Riley | mriley@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-1804 | Hunt Valley | 106
Administrative Assistant: Sarah Cullip | scullip@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-1632 | Essex | 116
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