Making a start with social media (Part 1: Exploring social media)

So, it’s time to show an interest in social media but where do you start and why should you start?

This course has been designed to walk you through some of the internet’s most popular social media platforms and help you to select the social media platform/s which will work for you.  Whether you’re just wanting to keep up with the times, catch up with family and friends, promote yourself to potential employers, check current design trends, or publish your first blog, there is a social media platform which will work for you.

Navigating the world of social media may seem daunting right now, but this course is designed to help you to make a start.  It’s fun too!

There are so many social media platforms to select from and not all will be suitable for you. We will:

• introduce you to  some of the most popular platforms so that you can decide which are the most suitable for you
• help you to identify key safety and security tips for using social media

Please note that this course assumes that you have very little experience participating with social media but that you have access to, and can operate, a computer.  You will need access to a reliable computer or laptop with internet access, camera and microphone.