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  • Professional Certificate
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  • Study On Any Device
  • 1537 Students

Learn how to use the five most popular social media platform's; facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+;to grow and promote your business.

One of the biggest challenges for most business owners is to find a continuous supply of new customers. Over the past decade, some have differentiated themselves by leveraging the Internet and social media to do just that. Whether you consider yourself a social media novice or a seasoned veteran, this course will give you a solid foundation and thorough understanding of what social media is and how you can use it to grow your business.

As you progress through the course, you'll master a simple process for making social media work for you. You'll learn about the five most popular social media platforms—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+—and study secrets for using them to promote your business. You'll also see how you can build a social media team and automate your social media activities so that you can leverage the power of social media without adding another full-time job to your plate. And finally, you'll gain techniques for measuring and tracking your social media success.

In today's fast-paced and globally connected environment, social media is a game changer for businesses and business owners who use this powerful medium in the right way. So whether you're looking for a new way to market your business or simply hoping to gain a better understanding about the excitement that surrounds social media, this course will empower you.

Courses are delivered to you through expertly executed lessons, online instruction and interaction with like-minded students. Our courses are designed to deliver all of the benefits of studying in a classroom whilst giving you the flexibility to study at a time and place to suit your needs. You can access your classroom 24/7 from any device with an internet connection.

This course has a 3 month duration. You'll complete comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments before submitting your final exam at the end of the course to achieve your certificate. Courses must be completed within the 3 month access period.

In this lesson, we're going to build the foundation you need to use social media to grow your business. You'll discover the definition of social media, learn about its characteristics, and see what it can do for your business. Then you'll explore the various types of social media and focus in on the ones that offer the greatest benefits. We'll examine the right way to use social media to develop relationships and drive new leads into your business, and explore a step-by-step process for ensuring that social media works for you.

Today, you'll see how you can build a strategy for using social media to grow your business. First, you'll discover what a strategy is and why it's important to have one for your social media efforts. Then you'll gain an understanding of the critical elements of any social media strategy. Finally, we'll examine the steps needed to plan, build, and execute a social media strategy that's customized for your business and that will help you to expand awareness, gain more clients, and increase your sales.

This lesson demonstrates how to develop a social media organization that will help you be as effective as possible. First, you'll see how to choose from among the various platforms to select the ones that will serve your business best. Then we'll explore how to build a simple social media organization diagram to document and guide your social tactics. Finally, we'll examine how you can transform your simple diagram into a more detailed electronic file and add elements as your business grows.

In this lesson, you'll learn how to produce social media content that engages your followers and entices them to comment. First, we'll examine the different types of social media content you should consider producing. Next, you'll gain an understanding of how to write content that's optimized for distribution on social media platforms and to do so without it becoming a full-time job. Finally, we'll examine various ways that you can store, manage, search, and retrieve the social media content that you produce.

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites. In this lesson, you'll learn how you can use Facebook to effectively market and grow your business. First, you'll get an overview of how Facebook works, and you'll take a tour of a Facebook business page. Next, we'll walk through how to create a Facebook account and set up a page for your business, and we'll explore the features you can use to engage, interact, and grow a base of followers. Finally, we'll examine several advanced strategies that you can use to gain awareness and exposure for your business.

In this lesson, you'll learn how you can use Twitter to effectively market and grow your business. First, we'll provide an overview of what Twitter is, the basic pieces and terms that you need to know, and how it all works so that you can engage, interact, and grow a base of followers. After that, we're going to walk you through the steps that are required to create a Twitter account and to brand it for your business. Finally, we'll examine several advanced strategies that you can use to gain awareness and exposure for your business.

In this lesson, you'll learn how you can use LinkedIn to make connections, expand your personal network, and use the power of the platform to market and grow your business. First, we're going to introduce you to LinkedIn and outline the things that make this platform different from the other ones that we've investigated. We'll then outline the steps to create your own account and show you how to optimize your LinkedIn profile page. Finally, we'll explore a handful of advanced strategies that you can use to gain awareness and exposure for your business.

In this lesson, you'll learn how you can use Pinterest to share information and connect with others who are interested in your products and services. First, we're going to explore what Pinterest is and how it compares to some of the other social media platforms that we've examined so far. Next, we'll show you how to create your Pinterest account and outline some basic ways that you can use it to grow your business. Finally, we'll identify and explore a handful of strategies that you can use to gain additional awareness and exposure for your business.

In this lesson, you'll learn how you can use Google+ to effectively market and grow your business. First, we'll walk through an overview of the social media platform, highlight how it differs from others we've explored, and take a tour of its features. After that, you'll see how to create a personal account and to set up a page for your business. Finally, we'll examine several strategies that you can use to leverage Google+ to engage and interact and grow a base of followers for your business.

In this lesson, you'll learn about social media automation. First, we're going to investigate what it means to automate your social media activities and outline the various ways you can do so. Next, we'll peek at the pros and cons and identify the most common pitfalls of using automation. And finally, we'll introduce the most popular free and paid automation tools that you can put to immediate use.

In this lesson, you'll learn to minimize the time you spend on social media activities through delegation. First, we'll investigate the types of tasks you can delegate and examine some common pitfalls to avoid. Next, we'll explore the process for assigning tasks to team members and, if needed, hiring a part-time or full-time social media manager. Finally, you'll gain some strategies for centralizing your social media information and get a preview of some software solutions for integrating your social media team's efforts.

How do you know if what you're doing is working? In this lesson, you'll learn about tracking, monitoring, measuring and improving your social media activities. First, we're going to investigate the most common types of metrics you'll find in social media. Next, we'll outline the basic metrics and a simple approach that you can use to track how well social media is working for you. And finally, you'll browse some popular third-party tools that can take your analysis to another level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once you've made the payment, we'll send you a confirmation email with a link to start your course. Feel free to get started whenever you're ready!

You'll have 3 months access to your course. In that time you are free to study at your own pace. The course duration is 24 hours.

Online learning is a flexible way to study that fits around your schedule, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world. You'll have 3 months to complete the course and can take the multiple-choice questions and final exam whenever it suits you.

If you need help, you can contact us anytime. You can also join the discussion area where you can interact with other students. The discussion area for each lesson is open for the entire duration of the course.

Of course! We offer a 7-day money back guarantee. As long as you haven't completed the course, you can get a full refund within 7 days of enrolling.

We do not offer extensions or transfers for this self-paced course. However, you will have 3 months to complete the course, and if you need to cancel within the first 10 days of enrolment, we offer a money back guarantee.

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Dog Grooming Diploma | Vibe Learning
 

Module Lesson Breakdown

Our dog grooming courses have been meticulously crafted in consultation with professionals in the industry. Even though there isn't a specific mandatory qualification for this profession, it's essential that anyone selling their services as a groomer undergos professional training. The development of our courses stems from this critical need to ensure that groomers are properly trained and equipped to deliver high-quality services. Ensuring the safety of both the groomer and the animals in their care.

You will master the art of grooming all dog breeds by focusing on four essential skills: shaping the head, body, legs/feet, and tail. Through a comprehensive approach, you will gain a deep understanding of each dog's unique shape, encompassing breed standards, coat type, anatomy, and lifestyle. By adeptly combining and matching grooming techniques, you will tailor your approach to suit each individual dog, ensuring a well-rounded and effective grooming proficiency.

How this Qualification is Assessed?

What sets us apart is our commitment to hands-on support and assessment throughout the learning journey. Our written assessments are not automated; each one is carefully reviewed by your certified dog grooming mentor Hannah.  As a professional groomer herself, Hannah provides personalised feedback and is always there to offer support and guidance throughout your learning journey. 

Consider these sample assessment questions:

  1. Describe the three types of canine eyebrows used on dogs with rectangular faces?
  2. How do you appropriately prepare a double-coated, heavily shedding dog for a bath?
  3. Can you identify the blending points and head shape specific to a Bichon Frise?

These questions exemplify the level of detail and practical knowledge our course imparts, ensuring that by graduation, students can confidently apply grooming skills tailored to the unique characteristics of each dog they encounter.

  • Careers in Dog Grooming
  • Grooming Image, Uniform and Presentation
  • Scissors
  • Clippers
  • Nail Clippers
  • Grooming Tables
  • Bathing and Drying Zone
  • Shedding Aids
  • Brushes
  • Combs
  • Commercial Dryers and Blasters
  • First Aid, Bandages and Antiseptics
  • Understanding Blade Sizes
  • Guard Combs
  • Shampoo, Conditioner and Doedorants
  • Comprehensive Equipment Checklist

Additional Resources:

Blade Size Chart: A handy reference for understanding different blade sizes.
Equipment Checklist: A detailed checklist to ensure you have all the essential tools.
Scissors Reference Guide: An informative guide on selecting and using grooming scissors.
Revision Quiz: Test your knowledge and reinforce key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply what you've learned with a hands-on grooming task.

  • Natural and Artificial Selection
  • ANKC Breed Groups
  • Understanding Breed Groups For Grooming
  • Nature and Nurture in Dog Behaviour
  • Canine Signals and Body Language
  • Training Techniques on the Grooming Table
  • Effective Canine Communication
  • Dog Training Principles and Techniques
  • Handling Aggressive Dogs
  • Handling Fearful Dogs
  • First Aid for Burns, Scalds, and Cuts

Additional Resources:

The Five Freedoms Poster: Visualize and understand the principles of animal welfare to uphold the five freedoms.
Revision Quiz: Test your knowledge and reinforce key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply what you've learned with a hands-on grooming task.

    • Canine Anatomy
    • Muscles and Head Structure
    • Head Shape
    • The Skeleton
    • Parasites, Zoonosis, and the Immune System
    • Identifying and Preventing Canine Disease
    • Infectious Diseases and Vaccination
    • Skin Disorders and Allergies in Dogs
    • Muscle Groups
    • Cleanliness and Disinfection in Grooming
    • Lumps, Bumps, and Warts in Canines

Additional Resources:

Muscle Groups Print Out: Visual aid for better understanding canine muscle anatomy.
Topographical Anatomy Diagram: A detailed diagram to enhance your knowledge of canine anatomy.
Canine Disease Chart: Comprehensive information on common canine diseases and disorders.
Revision Quiz: Test your knowledge and reinforce key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply what you've learned with a hands-on grooming task.

  • Health Assessment
  • Pre-Grooming Steps
  • Perfecting Head Shapes
  • Strategic Grooming Preparations
  • Ear Cleaning Techniques
  • Mastering Nail Clipping 
  • Teeth Cleaning Procedures
  • Pad Trimming Methods
  • Tailoring Health Assessments 
  • Addressing Dental Health
  • Care for Anal and Genital Areas
  • Step-by-Step Guide Bathing Guide

Additional Resource:

Individual Dog Health Assessment Template: An invaluable tool for use in your salon when evaluating a dog for grooming, ensuring comprehensive and tailored care.
Revision Quiz: Test your knowledge and reinforce key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply what you've learned with a hands-on grooming task.

  • Owner Expectations and Needs
  • Understanding Coat Types for Optimal Styling
  • Genetic Influences on Grooming
  • Developing Your Unique Grooming Style
  • Grooming Mixed Breeds
  • Drying Techniques
  • Stretch Drying
  • Fluff Drying
  • Smooth Drying
  • Blasting
  • Towel Drying
  • Precision Scissoring Techniques
  • Clipper Handling

Additional Resources:

Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Observational Skills
  • Varieties in Head Shapes
  • Spherical, Egg, and Rectangular Head Shapes
  • Understanding Body Shapes for Styling
  • Eyebrow and Beard Styling Techniques
  • Perfecting the Topknot
  • Tail and Feet Styling
  • Ear Clipping
  • Carding
  • Hygiene Clipping
  • Practical Styling and Clipping
  • Specific Styling Needs
  • Puppy Grooming
  • Hand Stripping and Plucking

Additional Resources:

Cavoodle Head Video Tutorial with Hannah Grice: A visual guide to enhance your understanding.
Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Mastering Poodle and Show Styling
  • Understanding the Poodle Coat
  • Corded Coat Grooming
  • Training The Coat
  • Show Poodle Presentation
  • Poodle Colouring
  • Styling For Poodles: Head, Ears, Body, Legs, Feet, Blending, Tail
  • The Perfect Poodle Pet Clip
  • Grooming Different Coat Textures: Fluff or Curl
  • Polished Fluff Drying
  • Poodle Facial Styling
  • Muzzle and Throat
  • Topknot Design
  • Health Check and Pre-Work for Poodles
  • Grooming Poodle Cross Breeds
  • Coat Preparation
  • Advanced Styling
  • Sculpting the Spherical Head

Additional Resources:

The Poodle TopKnot Video Tutorial with Hannah Grice: Visual demonstartion to create the perfect topknot.
Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Precision Grooming for Terrier Breeds
  • Styling for Terriers: Legs, Feet, Tail, Body, Head
  • Techniques for Short and Long-Haired Terriers
  • Grooming Terrier Crosses
  • Terrier Body and Head
  • Customising the Groom to the Dogs Shape, Anatomy and Lifetyle;
    • Airedale
    • Australian Terrier
    • Silky Australian
    • Bedlington
    • Border
    • Cairn
    • Dandle Dinmont
    • Irish
    • Kerry Blue
    • Schnauzer
    • Yorkshire Terrier

Additional Resources:

Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Body, Head, Legs, Feet and Tail Approach
  • Grooming Drop Coats
  • Grooming Toy Breeds
    • Yorkshire Terrier
    • Shih Tzu
    • Havanese
    • Maltese
  • Natural Coat Care for Toy Breeds
    • Japanese Chin
    • Papillion
    • Pomeranian
    • Chihuahua
  • Precision Grooming for Gundogs
  • Grooming Medium-Long-Haired Breeds
    • Retrievers
    • Setters
    • Spaniels
  • Long and Thick Coats
  • Curly Coats
  • Hound Grooming
    • Afghan
    • Greyhound
  • Grooming Short-Haired and Wire Coats
    • Hungarian Vizla
    • Weimaraner
    • German Short Haird Pointer
    • Italian Spinone
    • Pointing Griffon
    • Wirehaired Dachshund
  • Grooming Double and Thick Coats
    • Spitz
    • Siberian Husky
    • Saint Bernard
    • Newfoundland
    • Japanese Akita
    • Smooth/Rough Collie
    • Chow Chow
    • Bernese Mountain Dog

Additional Resources:

Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Elevating Customer Service
  • Professionalism and Customer Relations
  • Effective Communication Strategies
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Asking Thoughtful Questions
  • Strengthening Canine-Human Relationship
  • Confidence-Building Techniques
  • Creating Customer Loyalty
  • Expanding Your Clientele
  • Ethical Business Practices
  • Rewarding Customer Loyalty
  • Managing Challenging Interactions
  • Difficult Customers
  • Developing Assertiveness


Additional Resources:

Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Launching Your Grooming Business
  • Mobile Grooming Business Setup
  • Exploring Franchise Options
  • Home-Based Grooming Guide
  • Salon Setup Essentials
  • Business Set-Up Checklists
  • Effective Record-Keeping
  • Data Protection Measures
  • Payment Handling
  • Financial Management Tips
  • Health and Safety Priorities
  • Choosing Insurance for Your Grooming Business

Additional Resources:

Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

  • Your Dog Grooming Business Identity
  • Choosing Your Slogan
  • What is Your Business Definition
  • Your Comprehensive Business Plan
  • Strategic Income Projection Development
  • Market Research Essentials
  • Online Presence
  • Marketing and SEO Tactics
  • Leveraging Social Media
  • Create Effective Marketing Materials
  • Creating a Website
  • Blogging for Business Visibility
  • Service-Oriented Marketing Techniques
  • Professional Growth and Development

Additional Resources:

Business Plan Template: A comprehensive guide and template to help you articulate your business goals, target market, marketing strategies, financial projections, and operational plan. 
Income Projection Template: Use this tool to project income, identify key performance indicators, and maintain financial clarity as you navigate the dynamic landscape of the grooming industry.
Revision Quiz: Test your understanding and solidify key concepts.
Practical Task: Apply newfound knowledge through hands-on grooming exercises.

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