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Digital Marketing - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Develop your marketing team with Digital Marketing Level 3 apprentices. Build internal capacity for SEO, social media, content marketing, and analytics while accessing government funding and dedicated training support.

12-15 months
Level 3
Marketing & Communications
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Strengthen Your Marketing Capabilities

Our Digital Marketing Level 3 apprenticeship programme helps you build an effective in-house marketing team while reducing external agency costs and improving campaign performance.

What Your Marketing Apprentice Will Deliver

Digital Marketing Activities:

  • SEO-optimised content creation and website management
  • Social media strategy development and execution
  • Email marketing campaigns and automation
  • Google Ads and social media advertising
  • Analytics reporting and insights
  • Brand consistency across all channels

Measurable Business Results:

  • Increased website traffic and search rankings
  • Higher social media engagement and follower growth
  • Improved lead generation and conversion rates
  • Better customer retention through targeted campaigns
  • Enhanced brand awareness and online presence

Business Impact and ROI

Cost Savings:

  • Average agency cost saving: £2,000-£5,000 per month
  • In-house expertise development reduces ongoing dependencies
  • Government funding covers up to 100% of training costs
  • Long-term skill retention within your organisation

Performance Improvements:

  • 67% of businesses see increased online visibility within 6 months
  • Average 40% improvement in social media engagement
  • 25% increase in qualified leads through improved targeting
  • Enhanced customer insights through analytics expertise

Skills Development Programme

Month 1-6: Foundation Skills

  • Digital marketing fundamentals
  • Website optimisation basics
  • Social media platform management
  • Basic analytics and reporting

Month 7-12: Advanced Techniques

  • Advanced SEO and content strategy
  • Paid advertising campaign management
  • Email automation and segmentation
  • Advanced analytics and conversion tracking

Month 13-18: Strategic Implementation

  • Marketing strategy development
  • Multi-channel campaign coordination
  • Performance optimisation
  • Team leadership and client communication

Perfect for These Business Needs

Growing Businesses:

  • Need to establish online presence
  • Want to reduce marketing costs
  • Require flexible marketing support
  • Looking to build internal capabilities

Established Companies:

  • Replacing retiring marketing staff
  • Expanding digital capabilities
  • Improving marketing ROI
  • Developing junior team members

Training and Support Structure

Practical Experience:

  • Real marketing campaigns for your business
  • Direct contribution to marketing objectives
  • Hands-on tool training and implementation
  • Integration with existing marketing efforts

Structured Learning:

  • Industry-standard certifications
  • Marketing theory and best practices
  • Peer learning and case studies
  • External training workshops

Getting Started

Our employer services team will work with you to:

  1. Assess Your Needs: Understand your marketing challenges and opportunities
  2. Define the Role: Create a job description aligned with your business objectives
  3. Find Candidates: Source and screen potential apprentices
  4. Provide Ongoing Support: Ensure successful integration and development
Ready to grow your digital marketing capabilities?

Schedule a consultation to discuss how our Digital Marketing apprentices can enhance your online presence and drive business growth.

Ready to Hire?

Speak to our employer services team about hiring apprentices for your business.

0207 377 0731
employers@vestacollege.co.uk
Business Benefits

Government Funding

Up to 100% of training costs covered

Skilled Workforce

Train employees to your standards

Business Growth

Improved productivity and retention

Cost Effective

Lower recruitment and training costs

Programme Details

Duration

12-15 months

Level

Level 3

Sector

Marketing & Communications

Training Structure

Off-the-job training provided

Start Dates

Flexible starts available

Government Funding Available

Reduce training costs with government support for this apprenticeship

Maximum Funding Available

£13,000

Per apprentice

Training Costs Covered

Up to 100%

For eligible employers

Key Funding Benefits

100% funding for 16-21s

Full training costs covered

Additional incentive

£1,000 for hiring 16-18 year olds

Business support included

Account management & mentoring

Up to 100% funding for most employers

Up to a 5% employer contribution

Off-the-job training: 370 hours minimum (20% of working hours)

* Government funding rates and eligibility criteria are subject to change. All information is correct at time of publication but may be updated by government policy changes. Please contact us for the most current funding information.

Learn about eligibility, payment schedules, and how to claim