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Key details

Course area
Fashion and Textiles
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
End date
Thursday 24th June 2027
Time
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£363.00
Course code
Parent course code:C059209 Child course code: Q059210
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Course introduction

This course is ideal for creative individuals who want to build their online presence and develop the digital skills needed to promote a fashion brand or creative business. Perfect for students with an interest in social media, content creation, and visual communication, the course explores how fashion businesses connect with audiences, build brand identity, and engage customers across digital platforms. It is particularly suited to those looking to progress from full-time study into freelance work, self-employment, or launching their own creative venture. 

We recommend that this course is studied alongside the Creating a Business Start-Up (Fashion) course.

You will explore the fundamentals of digital promotion within the fashion and creative industries, including social media marketing, content creation, branding, and visual communication across online platforms. The course will help you understand how to plan and deliver effective digital campaigns, grow an online audience, and create engaging content that reflects your creative identity or brand. You will also learn how to analyse audience engagement, interpret digital insights and analytics, and evaluate the success of online promotion in a professional and industry-focused context.

Through creative workshops, collaborative projects, and guidance from experienced tutors, you will develop practical digital marketing and content creation skills within a fashion-focused environment. The course encourages you to build and promote your own creative identity or brand while gaining confidence in online communication, visual storytelling, and professional digital practice. You will also strengthen the skills needed to progress into freelance work, self-employment, further study, or careers in fashion marketing, social media, branding, and the wider creative industries.

Course information

NCFE Level 2 Award in Digital Promotion for Business

You must have achieved English or Maths at Grade 3 and above and be aged 19+.

Assessment methods include: 

  • Written assignments or workbooks
  • Short answer questions
  • Knowledge checks and tasks
  • Practical or scenario-based activities (where appropriate) 

There are: 

  • No formal exams
  • No timed tests 

Assessment is portfolio-based, allowing learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding as they progress through the course. Support and guidance are provided throughout to help learners successfully complete each unit. 

You could go on to set up your own business or undertake further study.

Careers related to this course

Business Sales Executives

Potential Earnings

£76,268.94

Average Earnings

£36,359.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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