Copywriting

Copywriters take a client’s marketing and generate original copy ideas that grab the attention of the target audience, from website copy and slogans to blogs, product copy and sales scripts.

2 modules · 11 lessons

What you get

  • Short lessons with real examples
  • A printable worksheet for every lesson
  • A final exam and certificate
  • A LinkedIn-ready badge

About this course

Start with the big picture

Welcome to Copywriting and Branding. You will learn how a brand gets its name, its voice and its position in the market, and how to write clear copy for websites, products and about pages. Every lesson shows a weak version next to a strong one so you can see the difference. Write along with the worksheets and you will finish with samples you can put in a portfolio.

What it covers

  • Branding
  • Copywriting

Curriculum

2 modules, 11 lessons

Every lesson has four short parts: Learn the idea, see it in action, study an example, then apply it with a printable worksheet.

Module 1 Branding 7 lessons

Branding is what stays in customers' minds after a campaign has ended. Learn how businesses use branding to build loyalty.

  1. Intro to Branding
  2. Business Trademarks
  3. Naming a Brand
  4. Creating a Brand Voice
  5. Positioning Statements
  6. Defining Brand Equity
  7. Creating Buyer Personas
Module 2 Copywriting 4 lessons

Your copy can convince a stranger to buy from your store. From how you describe a product to how you create urgency, your words move customers to action.

  1. Website Copywriting
  2. How to Write a Homepage
  3. Writing Product Copy
  4. About Page

What you finish with

Take it with you

Free playbook

Copy brief and headline worksheet

A brief template and headline worksheet to plan and test your copy.

Certificate

Final exam and certificate

10 multiple-choice questions, 80 percent to pass, retake any time. Passing gives you a certificate with a verification code and a LinkedIn-ready badge.

Keep going

Your next course

Social Media Marketing

Set up profiles, publish posts and grow an audience on the platforms that matter.

Paid Advertising

Plan, launch and optimize ad campaigns across the major ad networks.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Attract free organic traffic with on-page and off-page SEO.

Course questions

Is this course really free?

Yes. Every course, worksheet, exam and certificate is free.

How long does it take?

You learn at your own pace. Each lesson takes a few minutes to read plus the worksheet, so it fits around work or school.

Do I need to finish the lessons before the exam?

No, but the exam covers the lessons, so most people finish them first. If you miss a question, we point you to the lesson to review.

Ready to get started?

Businesses get matched with vetted marketing apprentices. Apprentices get real experience and a mentor. Pick your path and get started in minutes.