HRD3005S2 — Social Media & Your Career
Social Media & Your Career is a practical, skills-based course that prepares learners to confidently present themselves in today's digital professional landscape. Students explore how online presence, communication style, and content choices shape personal reputation and career opportunities across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Through guided profile development, strategic content planning, short-form video practice, and professional networking exercises, participants learn to communicate their strengths clearly and authentically. By the end of the course, students will have refined their LinkedIn profile, strengthened their digital communication skills, and developed a personalized social media strategy that supports employment, career advancement, or entrepreneurial goals. Students are required to attend the virtual orientation session on the first day/evening of class. ***** Tuition Waiver: This course is eligible for the state's Human Resources Development Fee Waiver. Completion of the HRD Fee Waiver application is required. Eligibility includes individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, and/or earn wages at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. ***** Technology & Software Requirements: Access to a computer with Internet connectivity and streaming capabilities is required. Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader are also required. CCCC Students have free access to essential software for their coursework. To learn more and access free downloads of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader for your class, visit: https://www.cccc.edu/programs/online-programs/onli ne-course-specific-requirements ***** Additional Registration Paperwork: Students are required to complete the HRD Fee Waiver attestation form linked in the LMS on or prior to first day/evening of class. Form link: https://cccccentral.etrieve.cloud/#/form/1278