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Diploma in Digital & Social Media Marketing using Gen AI (Advanced Program)
Certificate Course offered by the Delhi University’s Bharati College (DU)
in association with the
R.K. Films & Media Academy (RKFMA), New Delhi
For enquiries: +91-9312237583 or +91-9310047775 (Call/ WhatsApp)

Module 1: Foundations of Digital & Social Media Marketing

  • Evolution and impact of digital transformation in marketing
  • Digital vs traditional marketing
  • Marketing funnel: TOFU, MOFU, BOFU
  • Omni-channel and integrated marketing strategy
  • Buyer persona and journey mapping

Module 2: Consumer Behavior in the Digital Age

  • Online consumer psychology and decision-making
  • Role of social proof, influencers, and peer reviews
  • Gen Z and Millennial online behavior
  • Behavioral segmentation and personalization using AI insights

Module 3: Content Marketing Strategy

  • Content marketing goals and strategy
  • Blog strategy, content clusters, and evergreen content
  • AI-generated content calendars
  • Tone, style, and brand voice development using Gen AI

Module 4: Generative AI for Content Creation

  • Prompt engineering basics for marketers
  • Using ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai for blogs, captions, ads
  • Generating AI-powered content variations for A/B testing
  • Ethical use of Gen AI and avoiding plagiarism
  • Hands-on practice: Create a weekly content plan with Gen AI support for a real/fictional brand

Module 5: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  • On-page using CMS, off-page, and technical SEO
  • Keyword research and competitor analysis using SEMrush, Ubersuggest
  • SEO content generation with Gen AI
  • Local SEO and voice search optimization

Module 6: CMS based Website Development & Optimization

  • Elements of a high-converting website
  • Landing page design
  • Using WordPress, Wix, or Webflow for site creation
  • AI tools for UX recommendations and content audits
  • Hands-on practice: Build a SEO-optimized basic website using WordPress + ChatGPT generated content

Module 7: Email Marketing and Automation

  • List building, segmentation, personalization
  • Campaign design and copywriting using Gen AI
  • Tools: Mailchimp, HubSpot, Zoho Campaigns
  • Hands-on practice: Create email marketing campaigns with AI-generated content

Module 8: Social Media Strategy Development

  • Channel selection and audience mapping
  • Engagement tactics for different platforms
  • Influencer marketing strategy
  • Creating a Gen AI-supported social media calendar

Module 9: Organic Social Media Management

  • Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube
  • Tools for scheduling and analytics (Buffer, Hootsuite)
  • Caption, hashtag, and post idea generation using Gen AI
  • Community management and brand voice online

Module 10: Paid Media and Performance Marketing

  • Paid ad strategy across Google, Meta, LinkedIn
  • Funnel-based ad copy creation with Gen AI
  • Budgeting, bidding, and targeting strategies
  • Retargeting and lookalike audiences
  • Hands-on practice: Launch a simulated paid campaign using Meta Ads or Google Ads interface

Module 11: Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

  • Google Ads structure: campaigns, ad groups, keywords
  • Writing compelling ad copy with Gen AI
  • Landing page relevance and Quality Score
  • Conversion tracking and ad extensions

Module 12: Social Media Advertising

  • Facebook/Instagram Ads Manager walkthrough
  • Campaign objectives and creative formats
  • Carousel, Reels, Story, and Video ad strategies
  • Gen AI for ad creatives and performance predictions

Module 13: Analytics and KPI Tracking

  • Key metrics across channels: CPC, CTR, ROAS, engagement
  • Setting up GA4 for websites
  • Event and goal tracking
  • AI-supported KPI forecasting and anomaly detection

Module 14: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Role of CRM in digital marketing
  • Tools: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM
  • Integrating CRM with email and ad campaigns
  • Using AI to predict customer lifetime value

Module 15: Video Marketing and AI Video Tools

  • Role of video in digital marketing
  • Scriptwriting with Gen AI
  • Tools: Synthesia, Pictory, Descript
  • YouTube SEO and short-form video strategy (Reels, Shorts)
  • Hands-on practice: Develop a cross-platform campaign using Gen AI: blog + email + social post + YouTube script

Module 16: Influencer Marketing and Brand Collaboration

  • Identifying influencers and micro-influencers
  • Campaign planning and ROI tracking
  • AI tools for influencer discovery and campaign simulation
  • Case studies of influencer-driven success

Module 17: Mobile and App Marketing

  • App Store Optimization (ASO)
  • Push notifications, in-app messaging
  • Mobile ad formats (Google UAC, Meta installs)
  • AI for behavioral prediction in mobile users

Module 18: AI-Powered Personalization and Automation

  • Predictive analytics in personalization
  • Chatbots and conversational marketing (ManyChat, Dialogflow)
  • Dynamic landing pages and email content
  • AI-driven recommendations and personalization engines

Module 19: Digital Marketing Ethics, Privacy & AI Governance

  • Ethical concerns in Gen AI content
  • Data privacy laws (GDPR, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act)
  • Consent and transparency in personalization
  • Deepfakes, misinformation, and brand safety

Module 20: Capstone Project & Assessment

  • Design and implement a 360° AI-enabled digital marketing strategy including:
    • Website plan (mockup)
    • SEO strategy
    • Social media content (3 platforms)
    • Paid ad creatives and targeting
    • Email campaign
    • Dashboard with KPIs
    • Use of Gen AI tools throughout
  • Participate in presentations, viva, weekly quizzes, and complete all assignments as instructed

Optional Additional Certifications (not included in the course fee)

  • Google Certification
  • Meta Blueprint Certification
  • HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification

Tools Covered (Indicative List)

  • Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp
  • WordPress, Canva, Google Analytics 4
  • ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai, DALL·E, Midjourney
  • Synthesia, Descript, Grammarly, Surfer SEO
  • Excel, Google Sheets, Data Studio
  • HubSpot, Zoho CRM
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