Advertising and Promotions
CQF-L6 | 32 Hours | TTD $3,000 / USD $450 | Virtual
Oct 12 - Dec 2, 2026 | Monday & Wednesday | 5pm - 7pm AST
Advertising and Promotions
CQF-L6 | 32 Hours | TTD $3,000 / USD $450 | Virtual
Oct 12 – Dec 2, 2026 | Monday & Wednesday | 5pm – 7pm AST
Course Description
This introductory module provides learners with the practical knowledge and creative skills required to develop, execute and evaluate advertising and promotional campaigns in contemporary business environments. It is designed for individuals interested in advertising, media, business communication and entrepreneurship, with no prior experience required. Participants will explore the advertising and promotional mix, audience targeting, media planning, copywriting, social and digital advertising, creative briefing and promotional activations. The module places strong emphasis on applied learning, bridging creative conceptualisation with real-world campaign execution. Through case studies, practical workshops, campaign design exercises and peer feedback, learners will develop the ability to select appropriate media, create persuasive promotional content, plan experiential activities and assess campaign performance using basic analytics and return-on-investment measures.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles and components of advertising and promotional communication.
- Analyse target audiences and select appropriate advertising and promotional channels.
- Develop effective advertising copy, creative concepts and campaign briefs for selected products or services.
- Design integrated promotional campaigns incorporating traditional, digital and experiential marketing approaches.
- Evaluate basic campaign performance using relevant indicators, including audience engagement, analytics and return on investment.
Contents
Outline of the course structure:
- The Advertising Matrix: Choosing the Medium – Understanding the media landscape, media planning, audience demographics, reach, frequency and analytics.
- Social and Digital Advertising – Exploring paid social advertising, campaign structures, budgeting and optimisation across digital platforms.
- The Art of Copywriting – Developing compelling hooks and promotional messages for social media, radio and other media formats.
- Campaign Frameworks and Creative Briefing – Exploring chords, harmony, groove, emotion and genre-specific approaches.
- Promotional Activations and Experiential Marketing – Planning pop-up activations, events and guerrilla marketing initiatives, including logistics, engagement and safety considerations
Why take this course?
- Build practical advertising skills – Develop hands-on skills in copywriting, creative concept development, media selection and campaign planning.
- Learn current promotional approaches – Explore both traditional and digital advertising practices, including social media advertising and experiential marketing.
- Create real-world campaign strategies – Develop a complete promotional campaign incorporating audience targeting, media selection, budgeting and promotional activations.
- Strengthen career and entrepreneurial capabilities – Gain transferable skills that can support careers in advertising, marketing, communications, media, business and entrepreneurship.
About Instructor
Kerlysse Hilaire
Strategtic Marketing & Events Professional
Kerlysse Hilaire is a results-driven marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in promotions, activations, and brand marketing across the Caribbean. She specialises in creating innovative, high-impact campaigns and experiential activations that drive engagement, strengthen brand visibility, and deliver measurable results. Having led regional marketing initiatives, corporate events, sponsorships, and promotions across Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, and the Southern Caribbean, Kerlysse is recognised for her creativity, strategic thinking, and ability to execute memorable brand experiences that connect with audiences and support business growth.
Tel: 1-868-662-2241 , 1-868-612-4872 Ext 1051
WhatsApp: 1-868-662-1197
E-mail: pdi@usc.edu.tt