Course description

Learn the skills and strategies to plan, execute and evaluate impactful communication campaigns. In this course, learners will develop unified messaging that aligns with organizational goals and resonates across target audiences.

Duration

24 hours

Price

$525 + GST

Delivery Format

Online scheduled sessions

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Start & End Dates

Days

Times

Registration

September 1 - September 26

Tues/Thurs

6:00 - 9:00pm MST

open
2026

Tues/Thurs

6:00 - 9:00pm MST

closed

Learning outcomes

This Micro Credential emphasizes integrating strategic planning and audience insights to create campaigns that drive engagement and achieve measurable outcomes. Hands-on exercises, real-world case studies and collaborative projects will be used. By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Design cohesive communication campaigns and refine strategies to optimize outcomes.
  • Integrate strategic planning, audience insights and ingenuity to develop impactful and unified messaging across all platforms
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns using data-driven metrics

Course topics

Topic 1 | Defining campaign goals and audience segmentsTopic 2 | Message development and alignment
Topic 3 | Multi-channel strategies and platform selectionTopic 4 | Integrating creative and visual elements
Topic 5 | Campaign planning and executionTopic 6 | Measuring effectiveness and refining strategies
Topic 7 | Ethics and inclusivity in campaigns 

Delivery format

Online scheduled sessions

This course is delivered online in a scheduled, live format, allowing you to participate in real-time virtual classroom sessions with our delivery partner. This format is ideal for those who benefit from structured learning, real-time feedback and collaborative engagement. 

Career pathways

Skills gained in this Micro Credential can be applied to careers in marketing, public relations, advertising, brand management and digital communications. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their ability to develop and execute communication campaigns that align with organizational goals.

Why enroll in this course?

Structured, virtual learning, with live support from industry expertsProjects that you can include in your own work or portfolioEarn a digital badge to showcase & share your skillsCustomize your learning path to match your career goals and earn higher credentials

Course completion

This non-credit course runs twice per week for four consecutive weeks, combining live virtual classes with graded assignments and assessments. Weekly assignments must be submitted on schedule, and learners will begin developing their final project midway through the course, applying new concepts as they progress. After the final class, participants may have an additional few days to refine and submit their project. To successfully complete the course and earn a digital badge, you must achieve an overall grade of 70% or higher.

Course requirements

  • Laptop or desktop computer with keyboard 
  • Microphone, speakers and camera
  • A stable internet connection
  • Office 365

Recommended: Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and experience with internet research. 

Instructor bio

ReTrain Canada is dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of Canada's working and middle classes, creating a solid foundation for the future of Canadians. Their course offerings have been developed to provide career options that use technology employers are looking for. ReTrain Canada instructors have a solid foundation of industry experience along with being expert guides for students going through the learning process.

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Applicable certificates

Stack this Micro Credential and four other courses to earn a Professional Certificate

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