Instagram made simple in a day: beginners

About this course

The course introduces Instagram through demonstrations, guided activities and short practical tasks. Participants practise setting up and managing an account, creating posts, stories and simple reels, and sharing images and videos effectively. The course also covers captions, hashtags, messaging, privacy and online safety. It considers how Instagram can be used to share creative work, support a small business or promote a project. Learners work with Instagram in real time and receive guidance and feedback during the activities.

What you'll learn

• Set up and manage an Instagram account
• Create posts, stories and simple reels
• Share images and videos using captions and hashtags
• Apply privacy and online safety settings
• Use Instagram for personal, creative or small business purposes

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for adults aged 19+ who are new to Instagram or want to develop their basic social media skills. No previous experience is required. Participants take part in demonstrations and guided activities, with basic smartphone or computer skills helpful for following the practical work.

• Suitable for complete beginners
• Useful for sharing creative work or promoting a project or small business
• Basic smartphone or computer skills are helpful
• Includes practical activities completed during the course

Before you go

• No preparation is required before attending.
• No specialist equipment is required. Computers and internet access are provided.
• A personal smartphone may be brought for practice with an individual account; a notebook may also be useful.
• A certificate of completion is available on request.
• Assistive equipment and reasonable adjustments may be available following an assessment or interview.