Red & Yellow
Certificates
Higher Certificate in Creating Digital Content
Digital content is fundamental for future businesses across almost every industry, and knowing how to utilise it will gear you up for career success. This one-of-a-kind Higher Certificate takes your ideas, creative flair and way with words, and turns them into a successful career. Learn the sought-after, practical, and theoretical skills necessary to become a Digital Copywriter, Social Media Influencer, Community Manager, Content Creator, or Content Planner.
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Course Curriculum
Managing an online community, immersive target market research and web analytics
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 1 Year
- Accreditation: Council on Higher Education (CHE)
- Access: On Campus
- Start Date: 16 February 2026
- Cost: Enquire for Price
Career Options
- Digital Copywriter
- Social Media Influencer
- Community Manager
- Content Creator
- Content Planner
Think outside the box
This Higher Certificate is made for those looking to get a start in the digital content industry, bringing their ideas to life
Build incredible skills
Launch your career with all the practical tools and theoretical know-how to make moves in the world of design.
Learn from top talent
This Higher Certificate is built and taught by digital content experts who have spent decades in the industry and know what it demands.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow qualification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Carmen Schaefer
Head of Academics
20 years in education
Academic Team leader at Red & Yellow
Authors the annual employability report
Craig Strydom
Senior Lecturer
Global communications expert
Award-winning copywriter
‘Sugar Man’ co-author
A’isha Dollie
Lecturer
Makes education fun & accessible
Lifelong learner
Qualified in design & education
Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic
Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.
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