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IMMS Professional Diploma • DDME

Diploma in Digital Marketing & E-Commerce

Combine digital strategy, content, social media, SEO, paid advertising, e-commerce operations, CRM automation, analytics and a live capstone / industry attachment.

Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Programme CodeDDME
Duration1 Year
Structure9 months academic + 3 months OJT
Credits60 Credits
MediumEnglish / Sinhala
Programme Overview

Build knowledge that connects with professional practice.

Combine digital strategy, content, social media, SEO, paid advertising, e-commerce operations, CRM automation, analytics and a live capstone / industry attachment.

Who this programme is for

School leavers, Digital Content Creators, Entrepreneurs, Junior Marketers and E-Commerce Managers.

Learning approach

Structured academic learning is supported by applied work, programme-specific activities and professional development. Where stated in the curriculum, industry attachment / capstone work forms part of completion.

Curriculum

Programme modules & learning areas.

The module titles, credit values and focus areas below follow the supplied IMMS curriculum material.

DDME 501
Principles of Marketing & Digital Strategy
5 Cr.
Marketing Mix (7Ps), Customer Acquisition Funnels, Digital Competitor Analysis, Strategic Planning.
DDME 502
Content Marketing, Copywriting & Graphic Basics
6 Cr.
AIDA Copywriting Model, Visual Hierarchy, Canva/Photoshop Lab, Video Editing Tools.
DDME 503
Social Media Marketing & Community Management
6 Cr.
Meta Ads Manager, Custom & Lookalike Audiences, Influencer Marketing, Community Engagement.
DDME 504
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Web Fundamentals
6 Cr.
Google Search Console, Ahrefs/SEMrush tools, Schema Markup, Link Building, WordPress Setup.
DDME 505
PPC Advertising & Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
6 Cr.
Google Ads Dashboard, Remarketing Campaigns, Conversion Tracking, Budget Allocation.
DDME 506
E-Commerce Platform Development & Store Operations
6 Cr.
Shopify Store Setup, WooCommerce Plugins, Payment Gateway Integration, Order Fulfillment.
DDME 507
Email Marketing, CRM & Marketing Automation
5 Cr.
Email Segmentation, A/B Testing, Klaviyo Flows, Lead Nurturing Pipelines.
DDME 508
Web Analytics, Data Insights & CRO
5 Cr.
GA4 Reporting, Event Tracking via GTM, Heatmap Analysis, Conversion Funnel Audits.
DDME 509
Digital Ethics, Consumer Protection & Cyber Law
5 Cr.
Data Privacy Regulations, E-Transactions Act, Copyrights & Trademarks, Digital Ad Ethics.
DDME 510
E-Commerce Project & On-the-Job Training (OJT)
9 Cr.
Internship Supervisor Evaluation, Live E-Commerce Capstone Project and Viva-Voce Defense.
Learning & Completion

How the programme develops and evaluates capability.

40%

Continuous Assessment

Practical work, assignments, presentations and programme-specific simulations.

40%

Written Examinations

Summative written examinations across the academic programme.

20%

OJT / Capstone

Industry-supervisor evaluation together with project, research or viva components.

Curriculum-stated proposed level: NVQ Level 5 Equivalent / TVEC QMS framework. Any public accreditation claim should be confirmed against a current official approval reference.
Admissions

Entry pathway & learner profile.

  • G.C.E. A/L in 2 subjects in any stream.
  • G.C.E. O/L with a recognized NVQ Level 3/4 qualification.
  • OR 2 years of verified experience in Marketing, IT or Sales.
Future Pathways

Professional directions this learning can support.

Career outcomes depend on experience, employer requirements and further study. The following are relevant professional directions connected to the curriculum.

  • Digital Marketing Assistant / Executive
  • Social Media & Community Management
  • Content & Copywriting
  • SEO / PPC Campaign Support
  • E-Commerce Store Operations
  • CRM, Automation & Analytics Support
Your Next Step

Get the current Digital Marketing & E-Commerce intake information from IMMS.

Speak with Admissions for fees, schedules, eligibility and enrolment guidance.

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