Foundation Certificate in Digital Marketing

Ideal for small business owners, marketing assistants and anyone new to digital marketing who wants a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to the field.

Course Overview

INTAKES Feb, Jun, Oct
METHOD OF DELIVERY Online
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION Sinhala and English
COURSE DURATION 3 Months
COURSE SCHEDULE 2 Hours, 3 Days per week

Course Contents

The Foundation Certificate in Digital Marketing introduces learners to the core channels and tools used in modern digital marketing, including social media, search engine optimisation, content marketing and basic analytics.

Through hands-on exercises, learners build a working understanding of how to plan, execute and measure a simple digital marketing campaign from start to finish.

Module Details
Module 1 Introduction to Digital Marketing

Overview of the digital marketing landscape and key channels.

Topics: Digital vs traditional marketing, channel overview, customer journey.

Objective: Understand where digital marketing fits in a business's overall strategy.

Module 2 Social Media Marketing Basics

Covers the fundamentals of running social campaigns.

Topics: Platform selection, content calendars, basic ad formats.

Objective: Plan a simple social media content calendar.

Module 3 Search & Content Fundamentals

Introduces SEO and content marketing basics.

Topics: Keyword research, on-page SEO, content planning.

Objective: Apply basic SEO principles to a sample webpage.

Module 4 Analytics & Measurement

Covers how to track and interpret basic campaign performance.

Topics: Key metrics, free analytics tools, simple reporting.

Objective: Read a basic analytics report and identify key takeaways.

Admission Requirements

Please review the entry requirements before starting your application.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum of six (6) passes in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination, or equivalent.

Basic Computer Literacy

Learners should be comfortable using a computer and browsing the internet.

Contact Us

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Ms. Dilani Fernando

Programme Coordinator, Digital Marketing

dilani.fernando@gsdc.lk 077 345 6789 Chat on WhatsApp