MODULE STRUCTURE (PRACTICAL-FIRST)
Module 1: Digital Tools, Sales Mindset & Brand Basics
Duration: Weeks 1–3
Practical Ratio: 70–80%
Purpose
Introduce learners to digital tools, sales mindset, and basic branding through action.
Core Tools Introduced
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Canva
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WhatsApp Business
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Google Docs & Drive
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Email (Gmail)
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Basic smartphone photography
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
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Use basic digital tools for marketing
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Create simple marketing designs
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Understand buyer psychology and value propositions
PRACTICAL TASKS
✔ Create a professional email signature
✔ Set up WhatsApp Business profile
✔ Download Canva and design:
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1 promotional poster
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1 social media post
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1 sales flyer
✔ Write a simple sales message for WhatsApp & email
Assessment
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Canva designs portfolio
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WhatsApp Business setup
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Short reflective journal
Module 2: Practical Selling Skills & Customer Interaction
Duration: Weeks 4–6
Practical Ratio: 80%
Learning Outcomes
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Conduct professional sales conversations
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Generate leads
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Close sales ethically
PRACTICAL TASKS
✔ Write 3 sales scripts (call, WhatsApp, email)
✔ Conduct mock sales calls
✔ Perform role-play objection handling
✔ Record a sales pitch video (1–2 minutes)
✔ Compile a prospect list (minimum 50 leads)
Assessment
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Sales role-play assessment
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Sales scripts portfolio
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Pitch video
Module 3: Content Creation & Organic Digital Marketing
Duration: Weeks 7–10
Practical Ratio: 80–85%
Learning Outcomes
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Create engaging digital content
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Market products organically
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Understand content strategy
PRACTICAL TASKS
✔ Create a brand page (Facebook / Instagram)
✔ Design 10 social media posts in Canva
✔ Write captions with hashtags
✔ Create short marketing videos (Reels/TikTok)
✔ Build a 1-month content calendar
Assessment
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Social media page audit
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Content portfolio
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Content calendar submission
Module 4: Paid Advertising & Campaign Execution
Duration: Weeks 11–14
Practical Ratio: 80%
Learning Outcomes
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Set up and manage paid campaigns
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Analyse ad performance
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Optimize campaigns for results
PRACTICAL TASKS
✔ Create Facebook/Instagram ad creatives
✔ Set up test ad campaign (simulation or real)
✔ Define audience targeting
✔ Create a campaign budget
✔ Analyse reach, clicks & engagement
(Where budgets are limited, use simulations or instructor test accounts)
Assessment
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Ad campaign setup
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Campaign performance report
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Oral explanation of strategy
Module 5: CRM, Lead Management & Sales Tracking
Duration: Weeks 15–18
Practical Ratio: 75–80%
Learning Outcomes
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Manage leads professionally
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Track customer journeys
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Improve conversions using data
PRACTICAL TASKS
✔ Set up a simple CRM (Google Sheets / HubSpot Free)
✔ Capture and manage minimum 30 leads
✔ Track follow-ups and conversions
✔ Create weekly sales reports
✔ Analyse what worked and what didn’t
Assessment
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CRM workbook
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Sales tracking report
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Data interpretation assignment
Module 6: Real Business Project, Personal Brand & Portfolio
Duration: Weeks 19–24
Practical Ratio: 90%
Learning Outcomes
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Apply skills to real businesses
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Build a professional portfolio
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Operate as an employee or entrepreneur
FINAL PRACTICAL PROJECT (CAPSTONE)
Learners must:
✔ Choose a real or simulated business
✔ Create a brand kit (logo, colours, posters)
✔ Develop a sales & digital marketing strategy
✔ Run at least one campaign
✔ Generate leads and report results
✔ Compile a professional digital portfolio
Final Assessment
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Portfolio (40%)
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Campaign execution (30%)
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Presentation & Viva (10%)
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- 10 Weeks
- Foundations of Sales, Digital Tools & Branding2