Digital Design & Social Media Branding Associate Diploma

The Digital Design & Social Media Branding course equips participants with essential skills at the intersection of visual design and brand strategy. This course combines hands-on training in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with a deep dive into the principles of effective social media branding. Whether you’re a digital marketer, entrepreneur, or professional aiming to elevate your brand online, this course offers practical tools and creative insights tailored for today’s digital environment.

Course Highlights

Duration

100 hours

Location

On-Campus

Tuition

850 USD 

Schedule

2 sessions/week

Instructors

Aline Geagea

Industry Facts and Statistics

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Visual branding consistency increases revenue by up to 23%

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Most businesses report gaining new customers because of branded content on social media.

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Posts with visual content receive 94% more views compared to text-only posts.

Course Outcome

1

Gain advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create high-quality, professional digital designs and branding materials.

2

Understand and apply key design principles such as color theory, typography, and layout to develop cohesive and impactful brand identities across various platforms.

3

Learn to create and adapt effective social media content tailored to different platforms, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategy and audience engagement goals.

4

Build a comprehensive portfolio by completing multiple real-world projects, and develop the ability to clearly present and explain your design choices professionally.

Who Should Take This Course

Digital marketers who want to enhance their content design skills and create more engaging social media campaigns.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners aiming to build or improve a strong, consistent brand identity across digital platforms.

Creative professionals and designers looking to expand their expertise into social media branding and digital marketing strategies.

Anyone interested in combining graphic design with marketing to develop practical skills for today’s digital branding environment.

Topics Covered

Digital Design Foundations

Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, branding principles, vector creation, and layout techniques to build strong design skills.

Typography and Color Theory

Explore font selection, color theory, gradients, and how to use swatches and transparency to enhance your designs.

Logo Design and Brand Identity

Understand the principles of creating logos and developing a brand’s promise, image, and overall identity.

Adobe Photoshop Techniques

Master image editing tools, layering, cropping, masking, and advanced Photoshop features for professional-quality visuals.

Social Media Branding Strategy

Discover how to create effective grid layouts, set KPIs, target audiences, and adapt content for various social media platforms.

Practical Content Creation Projects

Apply your skills in hands-on projects simulating real client work, culminating in a final portfolio presentation.

Affiliation and Certification

This course is affiliated with LAU ACE, and upon successful completion, you will receive an Associate Diploma from LAU ACE.

Testimonials

Banque Libano-Française

LAU ACE provided a comprehensive leadership training program for Banque Libano-Française, resulting in improved managerial skills and enhanced team performance. The customized approach ensured that the training aligned with the bank’s strategic goals.

Sanofi

Sanofi partnered with LAU ACE to deliver a specialized training program on regulatory compliance. The training was instrumental in ensuring that Sanofi’s staff were well-versed in the latest industry regulations, leading to increased efficiency and compliance.

Canadian Red Cross

LAU ACE developed a disaster management training program for the Canadian Red Cross, focusing on crisis response and recovery. The training equipped the staff with essential skills to manage emergencies effectively, resulting in improved response times and coordination during crises.

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Course FAQs

A: The course includes a total of 100 teaching hours, spread over weekly sessions held twice a week.

A: All sessions are held on campus at the Lebanese American University (LAU).

A: An Associate Diploma will be given upon completion of the course.

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