Digital, Creative & Business
Digital Content Creation
Photo, video and written content production for organisations and brands.
Syllabus at a glance
Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | Content planning and storytelling |
| 2 | Week 2 | Mobile photography and video shooting |
| 3 | Week 3 | Editing and captioning for social |
| 4 | Week 4 | Publishing, analytics and repurposing |
Module breakdown
- 1
Content planning and storytelling
Week 1Build a shared working vocabulary for content planning and storytelling and set the standards this course expects of you.
What you cover
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind content planning and storytelling
- Step-by-step methods and templates for content planning and storytelling
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in content planning and storytelling, and how to avoid them
- Applying content planning and storytelling in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Case study discussion applying content planning and storytelling to a local scenario.
- 2
Mobile photography and video shooting
Week 2Work through the methods and tools used for mobile photography and video shooting in day-to-day programme work.
What you cover
- Step-by-step methods and templates for mobile photography and video shooting
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in mobile photography and video shooting, and how to avoid them
- Applying mobile photography and video shooting in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Practical task: draft one working document related to mobile photography and video shooting.
- 3
Editing and captioning for social
Week 3Practise editing and captioning for social on realistic case material drawn from Sierra Leonean community and field settings.
What you cover
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in editing and captioning for social, and how to avoid them
- Applying editing and captioning for social in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your editing and captioning for social work
Assessed work: Group simulation using editing and captioning for social under time pressure.
- 4
Publishing, analytics and repurposing
Week 4Turn publishing, analytics and repurposing into documents, plans and decisions your team or employer can actually use.
What you cover
- Applying publishing, analytics and repurposing in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your publishing, analytics and repurposing work
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind publishing, analytics and repurposing
Assessed work: Portfolio entry: reflect on how you will use publishing, analytics and repurposing in your role.
Who this course is for
- • Learners, freelancers and small business owners who want practical, job-ready digital skills.
- • Programme, project and community staff who need structured, practical training.
- • School leavers and graduates building a first professional portfolio.
Entry requirements
- • Open to all learners; no formal qualification required.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
How you are assessed
- • Short module tasks completed during the course.
- • Practical component: Portfolio piece completed and reviewed in class.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
Materials and support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Practice files and design or campaign briefs for each tool covered.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
Certification
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the certificate you should be able to:
- Shoot and edit short-form video
- Write captions that drive engagement
- Maintain a consistent content calendar
Practical component
Portfolio piece completed and reviewed in class.
How this programme is delivered
Online
Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.
Face-to-face
Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.
Blended
A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.
Ready to start Digital Content Creation?
Applications for the Founding Student Intake 2026 are open. Register your interest and we will guide you to the right programme.