DESCRIPTION

This assignment will have you acquire Hootsuite Platform Certification after completing Hootsuite’s Academy program.

Learning how to use the Hootsuite Platform is key to being taken seriously in the social media marketing world. This training will give you a competitive advantage as you move towards finding a job in your chosen field.

This assignment forms part of your “Certifications” grade at the end of the course. When you have completed your assignment, follow your instructor’s directions to submit it for grading.

INSTRUCTIONS

Create a Hootsuite Education Account

To activate your new account and start learning, please follow these steps and click on the associated links:

1. Create your Hootsuite accounts for Hootsuite Academy & Dashboard (free features) – single sign-on for both. You will be prompted to create a new Hootsuite account, or to sign-in with an existing Hootsuite account. https://education.hootsuite.com
2. Fill out this form to verify your participation and get your Hootsuite Academy coupon code. After you submit, the coupon will be emailed and appear on your screen. Please apply the coupon code to your Academy account right away as it expires within 30 days (after the code has been applied you can take the exams at any time). https://hootsuite.com/pages/landing/student-program/sign-up
3. Apply your coupon code at the checkout to remove the request for charges for the Hootsuite Platform Certification(https://education.hootsuite.com/courses/platform-cert). DO NOT INPUT YOUR CREDIT CARD.
   1. The Social Marketing Certification (https://education.hootsuite.com/courses/social-marketing-certification) is not required but you could still do this on your own.

Get Started

1. Set up your Hootsuite dashboard – watch this video for a new user tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn6h9VrfWw0&feature=youtu.be&list=PLZIVGxSkBDc2FcmBe8c7ZcSLYcNOOwK_7
2. Start learning with Hootsuite Academy by following the Hootsuite Platform curriculum. https://education.hootsuite.com/users/sign_in
3. Take the Hootsuite Platform Certification exam after you watch the training videos. Once the exam has been passed it cannot be taken again. https://education.hootsuite.com/courses/platform-cert
   1. The Social Marketing Certification is optional. https://education.hootsuite.com/courses/social-marketing-certification

Optional Extras

If you’re so inclined, you can list yourself in the Certified Professionals Directory to showcase your skill set to potential employers and other social media industry professionals. Make sure you fill out your profile with as much detail as possible and activate it to show publicly. https://directory.hootsuite.com/

HOW TO SUBMIT

Upload a screenshot of your Hootsuite Platform Certification, clearly showing your full name and the date completed, to the Dropbox. You will receive 100% for this grade item if you complete this certification by the due date. No extensions will be given. You must submit by the due date or you will receive a 0.