OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Applied Social Media in Business |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN2430 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-COM0015 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
03/10/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
OLRN2400, OLRN2410, OLRN2420, OLRN1328 |
| Course Description |
This course focuses on corporate branding; fundraising; social media advocacy campaigns; how to realign and utilize traditional approaches to marketing; and advertising and branding using social media. Best practices for using social media as a learning and collaboration tool within organizations and in a professional networking and expertise-sharing capacity are discussed. Develop the skills to assess and identify the suitability of social media platforms, the importance of ethical and respectful communication in building professional relationships, the delivery of outstanding customer service, and an understanding of the importance of networking with professionals via social networks. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 100% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
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| Mandatory Group Work |
Yes |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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