Diploma in Social Media & Content Creation (Level 5)
A fully online, NZQA Level 5 diploma for aspiring content creators, marketers, and business owners. Build real campaigns, a standout portfolio, and practical skills for entry-level roles in the digital and social media industry.
NZ$11,638
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop creative and digital design skills for social media
Design high-impact, platform-native content that is visually compelling for digital channels.
Create authentic human-led video, live, and interactive content
Produce professional content formats including video, live streams and interactive media for audience engagement.
About This Course
This diploma is designed to equip students with practical, industry-focused skills in social media and content creation. Delivered fully online with live, tutor-led classes, the programme combines project-based learning and professional portfolio-building. Students develop capabilities in social content design, video, live/interactive content, storytelling, paid advertising, data analysis, and campaign management, supported by ongoing feedback and career readiness tools. The diploma is structured for makers, content creators and business owners seeking to launch or enhance a career in digital marketing and social media.
Course Content
- Creative and digital design for social media
- Human-led content creation (video, live, interactive)
- Storytelling for content creators
- Future-focused content design and emerging platforms
- Paid advertising content creation
- Data and evaluation of social media content
- Capstone Industry Project: social campaign from concept to launch
- Portfolio-led practical assessment
- Campaign planning and execution
- Performance analysis and optimisation
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 18 or older and have completed NCEA Level 3, or a New Zealand Certificate at Level 4 or above (or equivalent).
Build towards these roles
Content CreatorSocial Media CoordinatorMarketing AssistantCommunity ManagerJunior Paid Social SpecialistVideo Content ProducerDigital Marketing Coordinator
Build skills in these industries
Media & Communications
