The Social Media Influencer Programme
"From Content to Career."
Influence isn’t just for the internet famous anymore - it’s for anyone ready to turn content into calling. What used to be ‘just posting online’ is now projected to swell to a 34-billion-dollar industry by 2026, according to a recent EY report. Whether you’re posting to express your creativity and want to level up, growing a homegrown brand from your room, a professional building your personal brand, or a marketer pivoting into the creator economy—this programme is for you.
We live at a time in which creativity equals currency and content creators are running the show. But here’s the catch: it’s not only about going viral once. It’s about building a real business, one that is consistently sustainable and grows with you.
The Social Media Influencer: From Content to Career programme is your ultimate creator starter pack - think expert tips, learn AI tools and monetization hacks, and build a blueprint for turning your vibe into a long-term career. If you're ready to stop scrolling and start building, this is where it begins.
Who is this Programme For
This programme is designed for individuals who want to move beyond likes and trends to build meaningful, long-term growth. Whether you aim to strengthen professional skills, enhance strategic thinking, or turn your social media presence into a powerful personal brand and career opportunity, this course helps you unlock new income streams and accelerate your journey as a modern digital professional.
Early to mid-career professionals
working in branding, marketing communication, brand management, brand strategy, public relations, PR agencies and advertising agencies.
Emerging Leaders
in marketing and brand management departments, who want to explore the branding and communication value chain.
Founders and Entrepreneurs
who want to set up their own organizations and strategic brand management for their organization/ product and use PR as a channel to communicate their message and vision.
Programme Highlights
Pre-recorded Video Lectures
Learn at your own pace with flexible, on-demand content.
Two live faculty Sessions
Use Cases
Tools & Libraries
Sessions with industry Influencers
Capstone Project
On-campus Immersion
Taught by Infuencers
Discussion Boards
Mini Projects & Assignments
Learning Outcome
- Build your influence blueprint – Craft a personal brand that truly stands out. Turn your story into your superpower and grow a social media influence that resonates.
- Crack the influence code – Grow smart, not random. Use platform insights and data to boost reach, build authentic engagement, and stay relevant.
- Master content that clicks – Plan, shoot, and post like a pro — from snappy reels to binge-worthy long-form content. Leverage GenAI tools to speed up your process without losing your unique style.
- Go viral with confidence – Speak with clarity, show up with presence, and build influence that goes beyond the feed. Become media-trained and mic-ready.
- Monetise your magic – Turn likes into income. Learn to secure brand deals, collaborate with sponsors, or sell your own products — on your own terms.
- Map your creator career – Leave with a 12-month strategic action plan that’s ambitious, achievable, and built for long-term success — because this isn’t a side hustle, it’s your main-character era.
Programme Modules
Pillar I: Fundamentals of Social Media Influence Cross-Platform
- Module 1: The Psychology of Social Media Influence Decode the psychological levers behind digital persuasion — trust, social proof, parasocial bonding, and virality — to understand why people follow, share, and engage.
- Module 2: Brand Identity in the Creator Economy Learn to build your personal, product, and professional brand identities. Explore archetypes, value ladders, and the art of standing out authentically in a saturated landscape.
- Module 3: Storytelling for Influence Master narrative frameworks like Hook–Story–Offer and the Hero’s Journey to craft emotionally charged stories that drive connection and action across any medium.
- Module 4: Cultural Branding & Audience Resonance Harness cultural semiotics, mimetic triggers, and generational signals to ensure your content resonates across Gen Z, Millennials, and emerging audience segments.
- Module 5: Influence Across Platforms Choose your anchor platform wisely, map each platform’s affordances, and build cross-platform content loops to maximise influence and reach.
- Module 6: Brand Narrative & Self Audit Build your personal brand deck, run a SWOT analysis, and develop a cohesive narrative kit that defines your voice, values, and visual presence.
Pillar II: Social Media Platform Deep Dives + Content Creation Enhanced with GenAI
Instagram / Facebook
- Module 7: Visual Identity & Trust on Instagram — Grid logic, emotional aesthetics, content themes, visual influence, and optimizing your Instagram Bio & Link in Bio.
- Module 8: Hook Theory for Reels and Storytelling with Stories — Craft irresistible openings, emotion-first reels, and design short narrative arcs with strong CTAs.
- Module 9: Reel Scripting with ChatGPT + CapCut — Learn trend prompting, script generation, and auto-cutting workflows to produce high-quality reels efficiently.
- Module 10: Monetising with Instagram Shops, Guides, and DMs — Convert visual trust into commerce using in-app monetisation and selling tools.
- Module 11: Key Pillars to Be a LinkedIn Top Voice — Understand the fundamentals, pillars, and objectives that drive visibility and credibility on LinkedIn.
- Module 12: POV-Driven Thought Leadership — Build contrarian takes, develop expertise frameworks, and craft your narrative authority.
- Module 13: LinkedIn Video, Text, and Carousel Strategy — Create visual-first storytelling using slides, text posts, and value-led content sequences.
- Module 14: Weekly Posting System with GenAI — Define three core pillars, auto-draft five posts per week, and optimise tone using AI tools.
YouTube & Podcasts
- Module 15: Designing a Show Format with Subscription in Mind — Apply Hook–Topic–Value–CTA structures, open loops, and thumbnail testing for consistent virality.
- Module 16: Writing Episodic Content That Converts — Build cohesive content arcs and binge loops, and structure your channel through smart series segmentation.
- Module 17: Podcasting for Influence — Learn scripting, guest loops, and brand alignment for creating impactful audio content.
- Module 18: Repurposing Long-Form into Shorts & Reels — Use AI tools like Pictory and Opus for auto-clipping, highlight detection, and multi-format distribution.
X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Module 19: Retweet & Quote Strategies for Distribution — Optimise timing, tagging, and relationship-building through quote loops.
- Module 20: Building a Niche Moat with Threads — Develop narrative frameworks for threads, including story, list, framework, and AMA styles.
- Module 21: AI Tools for Thread Drafting & Editing — Use prompt stacks for outlining, writing, and refining engaging threads.
- Module 22: Tension as a Growth Tool — Master the art of writing hot takes, unpopular truths, and engaging polarities to boost visibility.
Pillar III: Grow and Monetize your Social Media Influence
Cross-Platform
- Module 23: Growth Loops Across Platforms Engineer growth through interconnected systems — leverage Instagram collabs, LinkedIn DMs, X replies, and community loops to amplify reach and engagement across ecosystems.
- Module 24: Monetization Models for Influence Explore diverse revenue pathways for creators and professionals — from affiliate and sponsorship models to cross-platform monetization strategies that sustain long-term influence.
- Module 25: Productizing Your Content Transform your expertise into scalable digital products — newsletters, courses, templates, and community memberships that build authority and recurring income.
Pillar IV: Industry Standards
Cross-Platform
- Masterclass 1: Media Training for Digital Thought Leaders, Command authority in public spaces.
- Masterclass 2: Multi-Platform Content Distribution & Growth Strategy.
Pillar V: Emerging Technologies in Marketing
Capstone Project
- Staggered capstone project which will run parallelly to the modules
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Join MICA’s The Social Media Influencer Programme
Take the next step in your creator journey with MICA’s 25-week online programme. Learn directly from leading influencers and MICA faculty through live sessions, hands-on projects, and AI-powered tools designed to elevate your personal brand. Seats are limited and fill quickly—secure your place today and start turning your content into a meaningful career.
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Note:
You can submit a scanned copy of ANY ONE of: degree certificate, provisional degree certificate, marks transcript or score transcript.
There is no entrance exam for this program.
Note
- GST (currently @ 18%) will be charged extra on these components.
- Instalment payment options available. For more information, please email at mica.execed@emeritus.org
- Convenience charges will be levied on the instalment payments plan if a student opts for it.
- Admissions are on a first-come, first-served basis. There might not be subsequent rounds if seats are filled in the initial rounds.
- The actual programme schedule will be announced closer to the programme start.
- The campus immersion fee is separate and is not included in the programme fee.
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