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Get paid to run social media for businesses.

The Government's Free Courses for Jobs scheme covers a full Level 3 in social media for ecommerce. Adults 24+ in Tees Valley, fully funded. 10 weeks, one day a week.

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Where this takes you

Social media is one of the most in-demand skills in the job market right now.

Get trained in it. Get paid for it.

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Get hired as a social media manager

Businesses everywhere need people who can run their social channels. This qualification gets you there. No prior experience needed.

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Start freelancing for local businesses

Local businesses need social media help and most can't afford an agency. This makes you the person they hire instead. Work for yourself, set your own hours.

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Grow your own online business

Got a product, a service, or just an idea? This teaches you how to use social media to find customers and turn them into sales.

The Course

A nationally recognised qualification.

Equivalent to an A-Level. Respected by employers across the UK.

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Free Courses for Jobs

Level 3 Certificate in Social Media for E-Commerce

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What you'll learn
  • check How to build a social media strategy that drives real sales
  • check Creating content people stop scrolling for and want to buy from
  • check Making sense of your analytics and knowing what to do next
  • check Running paid campaigns that bring real customers in
  • check Growing a following that actually buys from you
Do you qualify?

Find out if this course is for you.

Let's check if you're eligible for a nationally recognised qualification, fully funded.

Eligibility: Funded by Free Courses for Jobs. To qualify, you must be 24+, live in the Tees Valley, and not already hold a Level 3 qualification or higher (any subject).

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Are you 24 or over?

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Do you live in the Tees Valley?

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What's your highest qualification?

Pick the highest you hold, in any subject. Vocational qualifications (NVQs, BTECs, T-levels, Access to HE, professional diplomas) all carry a level too.

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Are you free one day per week, 9:30am to 4:30pm for 10 weeks starting ?

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Free Courses for Jobs is an official UK government scheme.

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Fully funded

This course is fully funded. No fees, no hidden costs.

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Frequently asked questions

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01 Is it really free?
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Yes. Funded through the government's Free Courses for Jobs scheme. No fees, no payment plans, no catch.

02 What happens after I apply?
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We pass your details to the course provider. They'll be in touch within one working day to talk through the course and get you set up.

03 Can I do this if I'm working or running a business?
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Yes. Social Media for E-Commerce runs one day per week, 9:30am to 4:30pm for 10 weeks. Most learners are working, running their own business, or both.

04 What if I'm not sure I qualify?
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Apply anyway. The checker on this page is a rough guide. The provider will confirm your eligibility properly before you commit to anything.

05 The start date doesn't work for me.
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Intakes run monthly. If doesn't work for you, leave your details and we'll add you to the waitlist for the next cohort.

06 What can this qualification do for me?
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It's a regulated Level 3 credential that holds weight beyond this course. Employers recognise it on a CV, clients trust it when you pitch, and funders use it as evidence of training. Once you've got it, you've got it for life.

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