Level 2 Digital Marketing Course in Colchester

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration3 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

Free if you're unemployed or on a low income. Contact Essex County Council for more info.

About this course

Level 2 Digital Marketing Course in Colchester. Classes run at ACL Colchester, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees vary. Sessions are three hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the skills employers look for in digital and social media marketing, from planning campaigns to understanding online channels. This level 2 digital marketing qualification is a practical starting point for anyone looking to move into digital marketing roles.

Who this course is for

Launch your digital career with this dynamic Level 2 Digital & Social Media Marketing course, designed to give you a powerful blend of creative and technical skills. You'll complete two industry-relevant qualifications.

Entry requirements

This is a Level 2 course. You must undertake an initial assessment prior to enrolling on this course. Please register your interest in this course and our customer service team will contact you.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan and run digital marketing campaigns.
  • You'll develop skills in social media marketing across key platforms.
  • You'll understand how to create content that reaches a target audience.
  • You'll explore how businesses use digital channels to promote products and services.
  • You'll learn how to measure the performance of digital marketing activity.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at ACL Colchester. Teaching combines practical tasks with guided study. Assessment is based on the requirements of the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Digital Marketing. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ACL Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Digital Marketer: plan and run campaigns across online channels.
  • Social Media Assistant: manage brand presence on social platforms.
  • Marketing Assistant: support wider marketing teams with digital tasks.
  • Content Creator: produce written and visual content for online audiences.
  • E-commerce Assistant: support online sales and product promotion.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Digital Marketing: a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Social Media for Business: focuses specifically on social media strategy.
  • A marketing apprenticeship: lets you earn while you apply your digital marketing skills in a real workplace setting.