SMME Digital Marketing Skills Training Programme 2025 | Graduate Internship Opportunities – Apply Now
Department of Communications invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the SMME Digital Marketing Skills Training 2025 program. The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025.
The Department of Communications, together with Huawei, is giving small, medium and micro businesses (SMMEs) a free two‑day online course that will help them shine online. The SMME Digital Marketing Skills Training 2025 takes place on 20–21 November 2025 and costs nothing to join.
This training is part of the Digital Entrepreneurship Programme. Its aim? To give South African businesses the tools they need to succeed in a world that is moving fast into the digital age. Mastering online marketing can help you reach more customers, build a stronger brand, and stay ahead of bigger competitors.
Who Should Join?
This course is made just for SMME owners and owners in training. If you want to learn how to use the internet to grow your shop, cafe, design studio or any other small business, this training will give you the skills you need. Even if you have no previous marketing experience, you will walk away with useful knowledge that fits the South African market.
Training Schedule
Day 1 – 20 November 2025 (09:00 – 15:00)
- Digital Marketing Trends: Global updates and what’s new.
- South African Landscape: How the local market works.
- Situational Analysis: Check where your business stands online.
- Strategy Development: Build a plan with clear goals, target customers, design thinking, and marketing tactics.
- Execution & Budget: Learn how to set a budget, how to post, and the best digital platforms for you.
- SEO Basics: What SEO is, why it matters, and how to apply it.
- AI in Marketing: How artificial intelligence can boost your marketing, with tools, examples, and data analysis.
Day 2 – 21 November 2025 (09:00 – 15:00)
- Hands‑on practice for all topics from Day 1.
- Real‑world case studies.
- A Q&A session with experts from Huawei and the Department.
How to Register
To join, simply click the link below and fill out the short registration form. Remember, the deadline is 14 November 2025, so act fast!
Register for the SMME Digital Marketing Skills Training 2025
Why This Training Matters
In a digital world, even the biggest companies rely on marketing online. SMMEs often don’t have the same budget, so they need smart, cost‑effective ways to compete. This training gives you:
- A clearer understanding of how to touch more customers online.
- Techniques to create budget‑friendly marketing plans.
- Access to data tools that answer tough questions like “What worked?” and “What can I do better next time?”
- Ways to automate repetitive steps so you can focus on growing your business.
Keep Learning and Growing
If you’re interested in other free or low‑cost training programs in South Africa, check out the SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year. These bursaries can help you gain more skills and possibly finance further courses.
Don’t miss out – sign up before 14 November 2025!
