Copywriting and Content Writing
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Course Fee:
This course is available at no cost to eligible participants.
- Start Date(s): 17 July 2024.
- Duration: 17 July - 21 August 2024, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm, six weeks
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus:
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Please note: This course is delivered through the Enterprising Ashfield project, which is funded by the Government's Towns Fund. Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is pleased to offer free (fully funded) places on this course to support individuals and employees of businesses that are based in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The standard fee would normally be £420.
This comprehensive course in copywriting and content writing will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to create compelling and persuasive copy that engages, informs and inspires your audience.
Whilst copywriting is more on the sales side, content writing is more focused on informing, educating, and persuading. Both are equally important, especially from an SEO perspective, so the two really do go hand in hand and are totally different skills from other kinds of writing.
Whether you're looking to start a career as a copywriter or content writer, or you want to improve your writing skills for business use and marketing, this course is ideal for you.
With a limited number of places on the course, you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your skills at home or work.
Here's what our previous attendees said:
"I wanted to do this course to enhance my current role and boost my C.V. I've got more confidence to write and enjoyed all of the content, but especially the work around our tone of voice as this seems to be used more widely in businesses today."
"I thought by doing this course it would be a chance to improve my writing skills. I now know what a copywriter is, what the job entails and enjoyed having group discussions."
"I'm interested in pursuing roles in marketing and communications, so wanted to do this course. I also did the one-day intensive introduction so this was a good follow-on from that. I've gained a lot of information and skills to take forward in the future. I enjoyed the practical activities and discussions we had as a group."
What you’ll study
What you'll study
Through a series of interactive lessons, practical exercises, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to craft attention-grabbing headlines, write persuasive sales copy, create engaging content for websites, social media and email campaigns, and develop a strong and consistent brand voice and house style.
The course will cover the following topics:
- What is copywriting and content writing and what’s the difference?
- Types of copywriting and content writing, and their purposes
- How to structure your copy, including the importance of balancing copy with visuals
- Writing effectively for the web and social media
- Writing for SEO to get results
- Creating email marketing campaigns with impact
- Types of advertising copy and how to make it sell
- Tone of voice and house style: why they’re important, with guidelines for businesses.
During this course you will:
- learn how to write effective content that communicates and persuades your audience
- understand the different contexts where short form or long form writing should be applied
- learn to identity the right tone of voice and house style to reflect a company’s brand values
- appreciate the need to adapt your writing style to suit your audience(s)
- learn how to make your key messages stand out from the competition
- consider the differences between writing for online and offline media
- understand how to write optimised copy to help boost search engine rankings
What will you gain?
By the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the key elements of effective copywriting and content writing, as well as the tools and techniques you need to create written work that resonates with your audience and achieves your sales and marketing goals.
You’ll know how to structure copy and write good headlines, understand the different types of copy and content, appreciate the importance of tone of voice and house style, and develop your practical writing skills to apply a variety of techniques to maximise the impact of your writing.
You’ll receive a certificate of attendance when you complete the course, which is a great way to enhance your CV.
If you’re considering becoming a freelancer, or working client-side or agency-side as a writer or content creator, you’ll leave the course with a better understanding of whether this is the right career move for you and, if so, have the skills and knowledge to get started.
How you’re taught
In-person from the Summit Centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Contact hours
17 July - 21 August 2024, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm, six weeks
This course will also run on the following dates:
2 October - 6 November 2024, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm, six weeks
Entry requirements
No previous writing experience is required to access this course.
To be eligible for a place, you must live or work in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield or Sutton-in-Ashfield. To check if your home or work postcode is eligible visit the Enterprising Ashfield postcode checker page.
Fees and funding
This course is available at no cost to eligible participants.
If you live or work outside the eligible postcode area, you can join our fee-paying Words That Sell: Compelling Copywriting course delivered on the City Campus.
How to apply
Click to here apply.
If you have any questions about this course, you can email EnterprisingAshfield@ntu.ac.uk or call us at +44 (0)115 848 2813.
