An Introduction to Social Media: Facebook
Dive into the world of Facebook and discover how to connect with friends, family, and communities with our beginner-friendly program, An Introduction to Social Media: Facebook. As you learn everything …
Overview
Dive into the world of Facebook and discover how to connect with friends, family, and communities with our beginner-friendly program, An Introduction to Social Media: Facebook.
As you learn everything from setting up your account and profile to engaging safely online, you will get to know the key features and everyday benefits of using this network. Gain all the skills you need to start enjoying the Facebook social media platform for personal use.
This online course includes optional support, so you can reach out to your instructor whenever you need help.
Topics we’ll cover
• Exploring Facebook: Features and benefits
• Setting up your account and profile
• Controlling your privacy settings
• Adding your profile and cover photos
• Preparing and creating posts
• Connecting with friends
• Engaging with your community: Like, comment, share
• Managing your news feed
• Participating in Facebook Groups and organising events
• Using Facebook Messenger
• Recognising paid ads and promos
• Staying safe and secure
• Getting the best out of Facebook
You can review the full curriculum below for more details.
Want to complement your learning?
Check out these other courses we developed to help you succeed:
An Introduction to Social Media: Instagram
An Introduction to Social Media: LinkedIn
An Introduction to Social Media: Pinterest
An Introduction to Social Media: X (Formerly Twitter)
Creating Engaging Visual Content for Your Social Media
Have questions?
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 17 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Setting up for FacebookUsing Facebook23
- 1.1Welcome3 Minutes
- 1.2SMFB-Topic 1 – Exploring Facebook features9 Minutes
- 1.3SMFB – Topic 2 – Setting up your account and personal profile5 Minutes
- 1.4SMFB – Topic 3 – Setting your privacy settings4 Minutes
- 1.5SMFB- Topic 4 – Setting up your personal profile picture6 Minutes
- 1.6SMFB – Topic 5 – Uploading and replacing your cover photo4 Minutes
- 1.7SMFB- Quiz 1- FB -Setting up your personal profile and cover photo10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.8SMFB – Topic 6 – Preparing / designing your Posts2 Minutes
- 1.9SMFB – Topic 7 – Posting on Facebook6 Minutes
- 1.10SMFB – Topic 8 – Connecting with friends4 Minutes
- 1.11SMFB – Assignment 1 – FB
- 1.12SMFB – Topic 9 – Engaging with others on Facebook: Like Comment, Share3 Minutes
- 1.13SMFB – Topic 10 – Managing your news feed3 Minutes
- 1.14SMFB – Quiz 2 – Engaging through Facebook10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.15FMFB – Topic 11 – Participating in Facebook Groups5 Minutes
- 1.16FMFB – Topic 12 – Organising Events with Facebook4 Minutes
- 1.17SMFB – Topic 13 – Using Facebook Messenger6 Minutes
- 1.18SMFB – Quiz 3 – Groups, Events and Messenger10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.19SMFB – Assignment 2 – FB3 Days
- 1.20SMFB – Topic 14 – Recognising paid advertising and promotions when they appear6 Minutes
- 1.21SMFB – Topic 15 – Key safety and security tips8 Minutes
- 1.22Quiz 4 – FB – Recognising sponsored posts and staying safe on Facebook10 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.23SMFB – Course review and reflection3 Days






