Creating Trust Through Digital Marketing

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Digital marketing plays a vital role in helping education centres build trust, attract prospective parents, and drive enrolments. This course introduces franchisees to the core principles of digital marketing within a franchise environment, covering content creation, social media management, marketing analytics, and advertising fundamentals. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support local marketing initiatives while working in alignment with HQ's overall brand and marketing strategy.

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Course Length

45 Hours

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5 bundles

Instructor
  • Celine Ting
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  • Dr. Elsie Chin
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  • Daniel Sim
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  • Kelly Chen
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The Basics of Digital Marketing Cover Image
The Basics of Digital Marketing Cover Image
4 Series
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9 Min

Build a strong foundation in digital marketing by understanding how customers discover, evaluate, and choose an education centre. This module explains how HQ and franchisees work together throughout the marketing funnel, ensuring everyone contributes effectively while maintaining a consistent brand experience.

The basics of Digital Marketing

The Role of HQ vs Franchisees in the Funnel

Key Digital Channels and Their Purpose

Customer Journey for Education Services

The Fundamentals of Content Creation Cover Image
The Fundamentals of Content Creation Cover Image
5 Series
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9 Min

Learn how to create meaningful educational content that builds trust while protecting the brand. This module provides practical content strategies that help franchisees educate, engage, and attract prospective parents without relying on random trends.

What Educational Content Means in This Brand

Content Types That Work

Mindfully Using Trends (Without Losing the Brand)

Following HQ Content Direction

Simple Content Planning Framework

Meta 101 Cover Image
Meta 101 Cover Image
4 Series
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10 Min

Ensure your Facebook and Instagram pages are professionally managed and aligned with the overall brand. This module covers the essential housekeeping, governance, and customer engagement practices every franchisee should follow.

Setting Up a Proper Business Page

Page Hygiene and Brand Consistency

Engaging Responsibly with Comments and Messages

Common Mistakes Franchisees Make on Meta

All Things Analytics Cover Image
All Things Analytics Cover Image
5 Series
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11 Min

Learn how marketing data helps both HQ and franchisees make better business decisions. This module introduces practical analytics concepts that improve marketing performance without making data feel overwhelming.

What is Marketing Analytics

Understanding Leads in Education Marketing

Tracking the Lead Journey

Sharing Data Between Franchisees and HQ

Basic Metrics Franchisees Should Monitor

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The Art of Ad Buying Cover Image
4 Series
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7 Min

Understand how paid advertising supports business growth without wasting marketing budgets. This module explains the distinct responsibilities of HQ and franchisees while introducing the fundamentals of local advertising.

What Paid Ads Actually Do

HQ vs Franchisee Roles in Advertising

Local Targeting Fundamentals

Budget Expectations and Realistic Outcomes

Get to know your instructor

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Celine Ting

Co-Founder of OpenAcademy, Director at OpenMinds™

I run a business, create content and train individuals and corporate companies for a living.
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Dr. Elsie Chin

CEO & Founder, CEFL

Visionary educator and strategic business leader Dr. Elsie Chin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cambridge For Life (CEFL). Since establishing the brand in 2001, she has championed high-quality, internationally benchmarked English language education across Malaysia. Under her transformative leadership, CEFL has expanded into a premier educational network known for academic rigor and pedagogical excellence. Dr. Elsie Chin continues to drive educational innovation, empowering generations of learners while scaling the brand’s reach, strategic partnerships, and legacy.
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Daniel Sim

Executive Director, CEFL

Daniel Sim is the Executive Director of Cambridge English For Life (CEFL), one of Malaysia’s leading English language education brands. Since joining the organisation in 2018, he has led key areas including operations, franchise development, and marketing, helping modernise the business while supporting the growth of its nationwide network. He has been instrumental in strengthening CEFL’s operational systems, expanding its digital capabilities, and driving initiatives that support both franchisees and students. His work focuses on building sustainable business processes, embracing innovation, and ensuring the organisation continues to evolve alongside the changing education landscape. He is passionate about developing quality education, strengthening Malaysia’s English proficiency, and preparing CEFL for long-term growth both locally and internationally.
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Kelly Chen

Sales, Marketing & Comms Manager, CEFL

Dynamic, results-driven Sales, Marketing, and Communication Manager with a strong background spanning education, banking, and media. Specializing as a Branding Marketer and Brand Strategist at CEFL, she blend cross-industry insight with data-backed market analysis to elevate brand presence and drive growth while building solutions to complex problems as she goes. A strategic storyteller with a master’s-level focus on consumer behavior, she is known to craft impactful campaigns that align market opportunities with core brand identity, creating lasting engagement, stronger positioning, and sustainable revenue.
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