Skip to main contentSkip to footer
Fine Arts Media and Design:

Social Media Writing

Recognition Of Achievement

Social media is everywhere - which means so can your writing. If you're already in the digital field, are looking to investigate freelance, or perhaps even pursue a new creative hobby, Sheridan's Social Media Writing Recognition of Achievement can help you branch into the field of the online written word. With our series of digital and social media related courses, we will help nurture your talents and navigate the ever evolving field of social media. 

Engaging content to the right audience. Enrol today. 

Recommended Program Pathway

There is no recommended program pathway and students are welcome to enter the program with any course. 

These courses are part of the Social Media Writing Program.
Course Name / Code Expected Availability Select

Compulsory Course(s)

Successfully Complete Three (3) Courses
Blogging for Fun and Profit
Course Code:
MEDA78004
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Effective Strategies for Social Media
Course Code:
MEDA78006
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Writing for the Web
Course Code:
MEDA78005
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes

Related Course(s)

You may be interested in other courses in this field
Wordpress
Course Code:
APPL78038
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes

If you have any general questions about Continuing and Professional Studies at Sheridan, please feel free to contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

Program Delivery

This is a part-time program, and is delivered via online (asynchronous) classroom. 

Program Description

Whether you are already in the biz and thinking about branching out on your own or are simply ready to take your writing and storytelling skills to new heights, Sheridan’s Social Media Writing Recognition of Achievement digital media-focused courses will help you nurture your talents.

Our courses are designed to help you better understand how to promote yourself on the web. Communicating online is vastly different than in-person – learn the fundamentals of promoting yourself, your business, or your blog to the world. Our introductory Blogging class is designed to help give your ideas out of your head and onto the blogging platform of your choosing. Our Strategies for Social Media course is designed to take your online communication to the next level by expanding your reach, your network, and your audience. Finally, our Wordsmithing course will allow you to hone your writing skills in the digital media field by expanding your writing platform to the various media outlets that are available on the web.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: 

  • Explain the purpose of a blog and it's origins and history 
  • Identify various blogging tools available 
  • Understand USP's and methods of differentiating your blog 
  • Create a content plan for your writing 
  • Create a basic social media strategy 
  • Describe the role of social media in modern communication 
  • Calculate return on investment of social media 
  • Optimize content for search engines 
  • Write marketable material in a variety of different online formats
  • and more!

Engaging content to the right audience. Enrol today.

Recommended Program Pathway

There is no recommended program pathway and students are welcome to enter the program with any course. 

Social Media Capabilities Note

These are not introductory social media courses. Students should be familiar with basic Social Media platforms to participate (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more). 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.