Making a Start on Social Media: Introduction to Instagram

Instagram is a social media platform primarily designed for sharing photos and videos.

Users can upload content, apply filters, and share posts with their followers or the public.

It features tools like stories, reels, and live streaming for real-time interactions. The platform also supports direct messaging, allowing users to communicate privately. Instagram is widely used for personal sharing, brand promotion, influencer marketing, and e-commerce, with an emphasis on visual content. It offers features for engagement, such as likes, comments, and hashtags, which help users discover new content and connect with others.

In this short course we’ll guide you as you set up your personal Instagram account.  We’ll cover:

• What is Instagram and how do you navigate the Instagram platform?
• Setting up your Instagram account
• Controlling your privacy settings
• Posting and getting creative on Instagram
• Instagram stories