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Online Short Course

Copywriting

Great copy doesn't just sell products. It changes minds, sparks action and makes brands impossible to ignore. Behind every memorable campaign, powerful brand message and compelling piece of content is a copywriter who understands how people think, feel and make decisions.

In this practical 11-week course, you'll learn how to turn ideas into persuasive, impactful copy that connects with real audiences. From strategy and storytelling to campaign thinking, SEO and audience insight, you'll develop the skills to create work that captures attention and drives results. Whether you're starting a copywriting career or looking to sharpen your creative edge, you'll leave with the confidence to make words work harder for brands and for yourself.
 

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Course Curriculum

Copywriting is more than clever words. It’s about shaping how people think, feel, and act. In this module, you’ll uncover what makes copy effective, explore the difference between copywriting and other types of writing, and learn why clarity, purpose, and audience-first thinking are the foundation of every strong message.

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Key Info

  • Course Duration: 11 Weeks
  • Accreditation: R&Y Certificate of Completion
  • Access: Online
  • Start Date: 2 November 2026
  • Cost: R13,500

What you’ll learn

  • explain the principles and processes of effective copywriting in a modern, multi-channel environment.
  • analyse audience insights and brand objectives to shape persuasive, relevant, and consistent messaging.
  • apply creative concepts, persuasive frameworks, and SEO strategies to produce brand-aligned copy across platforms.
  • adapt copy for different channels and formats while maintaining accessibility and coherence.
  • use AI tools to support copywriting tasks, refining outputs to meet professional, ethical, and legal standards.
  • interpret a client brief to create a unifying creative concept expressed through cohesive copy assets for multiple platforms.
     
LEARN FROM TOP TALENT

This online short course is built and taught by experts who specialise in the field.

BUILD YOUR SKILLS

Gain both fundamental theory and practical software skills that are in high demand in today’s job market.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

This is the perfect way to combine your creativity with practical commercial logic.

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER

Be recognised with an industry-centric Red & Yellow certification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career

Benefits:

Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.

Applicable, practical assignments:

  • So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.

Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:

  • Helping you develop your professional network.
  • Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
  • Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.

Personalized feedback:

  • Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.

A dedicated team:

  • Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line

Included in your course:

  • An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
  • Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
  • An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more

This course is perfect for:

  • Anyone with a strong personal interest in copywriting, whether you’re building your own brand, freelancing, or simply want to sharpen your writing skills.
  • Marketing, design, and communications professionals who want to craft more persuasive, impactful messages across different channels.
  • Beginners with no formal training who want a practical, professional foundation in how real-world copy is planned, written, and adapted.
     

Meet your team:

This course was created by, and benefits from, our Knowledge Partners' years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years. 

Madge Booth

Madge Booth

Founder of MOMents Media Marketing Manager at Singer Group

Madge Booth is a versatile Marketer and Media Creator with a unique blend of experience stretching from media and magazines to marketing and hospitality. She is passionate about translating complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that drive action. Madge is excited to share her experience with other creatives, helping them grow, think differently and thrive in ever-evolving industries.

Brands we work with

ABSA
Primedia Group
MTN
Holder Vector
TFG Limited
Accenture Song
African Bank
Capitec
Coronation
Dentsu Aegis Network
Dimension Data
DStv
FCB
GroupM
IPG
Kagiso
M&C Saatchi
Media24
MultiChoice
Nedbank
Ogilvy
Old Mutual
Omnicom
Revlon
Sun International
TBWA
Unilever
VMLY&R
Vodacom
WPP

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