The Basics of Social Media - Online Courses - Adult Learning

This online course is for adults who want to learn the basics of social media and feel more confident using popular platforms. You will learn how social media works, how to connect with friends, family and communities, and how to use different platforms safely and responsibly.

The sessions are easy to follow and designed for people who are new to social media or want to improve their understanding. You will explore common features such as creating a profile, sharing posts, finding information and communicating with others online.

The course will also help you understand online safety, privacy settings and how to recognise scams or misleading information.
By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using social media to stay connected and find information that interests you.

Learning outcomes

• Create and manage a social media profile

• Use social media platforms to communicate and share content

• Stay safe online by protecting personal information and recognising online risks

Entry requirements

You should be able to use a computer, tablet or smartphone for basic tasks such as opening apps or accessing websites. No previous social media experience is needed.

What to bring

As this is an online course, you will need a device with internet access so you can access Teams and use the social media platforms. You may also wish to have a notebook and pen to take notes.

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

• Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire)

or

• Live outside the devolved areas listed below

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

• Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

• Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

• North East Combined Authority

• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

• Tees Valley Combined Authority

• West Midlands Combined Authority

• West of England Combined Authority

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Hull and East Yorkshire

• Greater Lincolnshire

• Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority

• Cornwall Council

• Lancashire Combined County Authority

• Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

• Your visa must last until after your course ends.

• Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.

• You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.