Overview
This course qualifies for a 50% subsidy under the HCI Fees Subsidy. Please refer to the fees section for details and eligibility criteria.
Who is this Micro credential For?
• Ireland has gained a status of special significance in the global digital economy with eight of the top ten global information technology companies having a significant presence in the country, helping to make Ireland the second largest exporter of IT services in the world.
• Global leaders such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Twitter all have their European Headquarters in Dublin, and this micro-credential draws upon the very close links between Trinity Business School and these organisations.
• This micro-credential aims to empower business professionals with a deep understanding of the tactical and strategic elements of digital marketing and AI. It is ideally suited to business leaders and business owners; however, it could also be viewed as an intensive immersion into the formulation and implementation of digital strategies for professionals across Marketing, IT, Finance, HR, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Business Operations.
Why should I take this Micro-credential?
• Having completed this micro-credential participants will have a strong understanding of the different tools and techniques used in Digital Marketing. The curriculum includes prompt engineering, customising AI outputs to meet specific marketing needs, and developing AI-driven content and SEO strategies. Each module is designed to provide hands-on experience, ensuring you can directly apply these skills within your organisation.
• They will have gained the necessary skills to guide the development of effective digital strategies and implement AI-driven solutions that drive measurable success.
• Through interactive sessions and collaborative projects, participants will learn to create detailed user personas, conduct market research with AI, and utilise AI for content creation and optimisation.
• They will learn and address the ethical considerations of using AI in marketing to be prepared to lead with integrity and innovation.
What will I learn?
On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners should be able to:
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the different digital marketing tools and techniques from Google Trends and Keyword Planner, to ChatGPT, and MidJourney.
• Critically evaluate the company competitive positioning and conduct a digital audit
• Apply the necessary skills to guide the development of effective digital strategies utilising prompt engineering.
• Formulate an approach for the optimisation of digital marketing within their organisation and Apply AI in digital marketing frameworks, setting clear objectives and planning workflows.
• Describe and illustrate metrics for the measurement of efficacy of a digital marketing strategy while using AI tools to analyse data, market trends, and consumer behaviour.
What will I do?
• This micro-credential aims to give participants an extensive understanding of the concepts and techniques used in the formulation and application of digital marketing strategy and AI integration in it.
• Participants will be introduced to the underlying principles of digital strategy including assessing the digital ecosystem in specific case studies, understanding the consumer in a digital context, and understanding their behaviour.
How will this Micro-credential be delivered?
• This micro-credential will be delivered fully online in 2.5-hour sessions each, delivered once a week in the evenings.
• This will incorporate interactive sessions and collaborative projects along with preparatory or follow-up readings or activities, enabling maximum engagement in the synchronous online webinars.
Course Details
Awards
5 ECTS | Level 9Number of Places
30 PlacesNext Intake
October
Course Coordinator
Jane Flanagan - jane.flanagan@tcd.ie
Course Director
Eamonn O'Raghallaigh
Closing Date
20th September

Admission Requirements
• All applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years professional or managerial work experience (this is in-line with entry criteria for other TBS post-experience postgraduate programmes such as the MBA and Executive MBA programmes).
• Language requirements for students whose first language is not English are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 for non-native English speakers.
• Up to date CV required.
Course Fees
Click here for a full list of postgraduate fees
HCI Fees Subsidy - Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidized places. For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria - https://www.tcd.ie/courses/microcredentials/hci-eligibility/
Subsidised Course fee for eligible candidates applying for micro-credential "Leading Digital Marketing Strategy" in academic year 2024/25 will be 1000 euro.
Apply
To apply, click on the relevant Apply Link below
Get in Touch
Telephone Number
Jane Flanagan: 01 8964665
General Enquiries: micro-credentials@tcd.ie
MC Coordinator: Jane Flanagan – jane.flanagan@tcd.ie
Register Your Interest
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