The Digital Garage offers you the opportunity to boost your digital knowledge to help grow your business or career.

There are free tutorials from Google on everything from your website to online marketing and beyond. Choose the topics you want to learn, or complete the whole online course for a certification from Google and IAB Europe.

It provides you with a one-stop shop for mastering digital marketing. If you have what it takes to complete each of the 23 topics and unlock every badge, you can earn the esteemed Digital Garage Certificate of Online Proficiency.

You can create a learning plan that is right for you to sell online, reach more people on social media, or simply get your business noticed.  Watch videos from  every day experts or visit one of their physical “garages” for face to face training or mentoring. You will be able to test what you have learnt and get practicable tips for applying your new skills to help your business grow. Discover new ways to grow your business and gain more customers.

You will be able to track your progress via your own personal progress dashboard to keep you on track and motivated.

To turn your visitors into customers, your site needs to work well across devices – from smartphones to desktop computers. See how your site scores on mobile-friendliness and speed – and what you can improve.

The scheme is  partnered with the Interactive Advertising Bureau to offer a free certification for those who finish the complete course content. The content covers the basics and beyond, to help you build a great foundation of digital skills. You can showcase this qualification on your CV and LinkedIn profile too.

Testimonials

Adrian Simpson set up a basic website for his new speechwriting business and began advertising online through search. Within 31 days, he’d sold 31 speeches.

Rachael’s Kitchen makes and delivers delicious cupcakes across the UK and Europe. Since Rachael started marketing online, web sales have grown by 50%. She’s been able to take on new staff and to compete against much larger players.

Cotswold Balloon Safaris runs hot air balloon flights over the picturesque Cotswolds countryside. By analysing his web traffic, Captain Mike Jennings learned that his potential customers often browse at lunchtime and in the early evening. Now he targets them at those times.

To register and find more details

Please visit http://www.learnmyway.com/digitalgarage/3457495

Help at the Goodwin Community Hub

People in the Humber region who would like to access the Digital Garage with some support are welcome to go to the Goodwin Community Hub to use the computers there – further details can be provided and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have; please call their office on 01482 485921.
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