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Social Media Strategy and Analytics

Social media is now central to brand building, customer engagement, recruitment and lead generation, but results depend on a clear strategy and disciplined measurement. This course shows professionals how to set social media objectives, select platforms, develop content and community strategies, run paid social campaigns, manage risk and measure results using analytics. Participants analyse real social media performance data and build a social media strategy and measurement framework for their organisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Posting regularly is not the same as having a strategy. This course helps you connect social media activity to business objectives, focus resources on the right platforms and content, and prove results with meaningful metrics rather than vanity numbers.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The programme combines strategy frameworks, platform demonstrations, content planning workshops, analytics exercises with real data, crisis scenario discussions and a capstone strategy presentation.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Align social media objectives with business goals
  • Select platforms and audiences for maximum impact
  • Plan content, community management and influencer activity
  • Plan and optimise paid social campaigns
  • Measure performance with meaningful analytics
  • Manage social media risks, policies and crisis situations
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Social media and digital marketing professionals
  • Marketing and communications managers
  • Brand managers
  • Public relations professionals
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Social media strategy
  • Content planning
  • Community management
  • Paid social advertising
  • Social media analytics
  • Social media risk management
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Social Media Strategy Foundations

  1. 09:00–09:54The role of social media in business and communication
  2. 09:54–10:48Setting SMART social media objectives
  3. 10:48–11:00Audience research and platform selection
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Audience research and platform selection (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Competitor and benchmark analysis
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Social media audit of your organisation

Day 2Content and Community

  1. 09:00–09:54Content pillars and editorial calendars
  2. 09:54–10:48Formats: short video, live, stories and long-form
  3. 10:48–11:00Community management and engagement
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Community management and engagement (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Employee advocacy and influencer partnerships
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Building a content calendar

Day 3Paid Social and Growth

  1. 09:00–09:54Paid social advertising options
  2. 09:54–10:48Targeting, budgeting and bidding
  3. 10:48–11:00Creative testing and optimisation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Creative testing and optimisation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Lead generation and conversion tracking
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: A paid social campaign review

Day 4Measuring Social Media Performance

  1. 09:00–09:54Meaningful metrics versus vanity metrics
  2. 09:54–10:48Platform analytics and social listening tools
  3. 10:48–11:00Attribution and return on investment
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Attribution and return on investment (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Reporting to management
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Analysing a real social media dataset

Day 5Risk, Governance and Strategy

  1. 09:00–09:54Social media policies and approval processes
  2. 09:54–10:48Handling negative comments and online crises
  3. 10:48–11:00Legal, privacy and accessibility considerations
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Legal, privacy and accessibility considerations (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Integrating social media with wider marketing
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Social media strategy and measurement plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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Istanbul 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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Amsterdam 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Barcelona 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Paris 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Istanbul 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Cape Town 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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Dubai 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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Istanbul 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Amsterdam 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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