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Digital Copywriting Program

8 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Kickstart your copywriting career! Specially designed for Arabic-speaking beginner writers in Iraq.

Hosted by

Sarah Salam and Hussein Alamshawi

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Course overview

Launch your career in marketing and advertising

Learn the basics of copywriting and content writing.


Build the storytelling skills to gain clients and land your first copywriting job.


Join a community of like-minded writers and marketers across Iraq.


Do what the Babylonians invented, but digitally.

Who is this course for

01

Creative people with a passion for writing.

02

Iraqis looking to start their career in marketing and advertising.

03

Beginners with little to no knowledge of copywriting.

What you’ll get out of this course

The Role of the Copywriter

Understand what a copywriter does and how they fit into the wider marketing team in a company.

Tap into your Creativity and Generate New Ideas

Ever wonder how they create your favourite TV advertisements? How did they come up with those ideas? Learn how to develop your own adverts and campaigns.

Write Content for All Platforms

From blog posts and social media captions to adverts, press releases, email campaigns, and more!

Get Psychological!

Understand the psychological triggers behind consumer decisions. What makes people buy from one shop and not the other? How can you sell a product? And how can you convince buyers with your words?

Leave with the Right Mindset

You'll leave this program with the understanding that the role of a copywriter is constantly evolving. You must be adaptable and research new techniques in order to be the best.

What people are saying

        We had the chance to widen our writing skills and learn how to work as a team. We also had to find effective solutions in a short time. I encourage everyone who has a passion for creative writing to join this program.
Hussein Mahmood

Hussein Mahmood

UX/UI Designer
        I had no idea what copywriting was. This program gave me knowledge of how to navigate the working world. I was able to get my first freelancing copywriter role with a London-based company through Iraqi Innovators.
Farah Mohammed

Farah Mohammed

Freelance Copywriter

Meet your instructors

Sarah Salam

Sarah Salam

Trainer

I'm a proud Iraqi who has been trained by one of the greatest copywriters, Alex Cattoni. Copywriting is a skill that changed my professional life! 


I came from a medical educational background and was encouraged to seek a career in the medical field. However, pursuing copywriting opened a world of opportunity for me. I currently work at LG, an international company, and have the pleasure of mentoring others into the world of copywriting with Iraqi innovators.


I am thrilled to help Iraqis achieve their dream and seek unprecedented career opportunities.

Hussein Alamshawi

Hussein Alamshawi

Trainer

I'm a content creator and advertising copywriter with a flair for capturing the essence of brands and communicating their stories with impact. I have a diverse skillset and an unwavering passion for creativity which I use to craft meaningful content that resonates with audiences and drives results.


Key Skills:


  • Content Creation & Strategy
  • Advertising Copywriting
  • Social Media Management
  • Storytelling & Creative Writing


I've collaborated with a variety of clients, from startups to enterprises, delivering powerful content and copywriting solutions that exceed expectations.

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Course syllabus

01

Introduction to Copywriting

You'll learn the basics of copywriting, the difference between good and bad content, and key terminology. You'll see how this fits in with brand development.

02

Briefs, Ideas and Creativity

What are briefs and how do you understand them? What should you ask a client for to develop an effective brief?


Then putting that brief into action, you'll learn how to brainstorm new ideas and overcome creative blocks.

03

The Power of Selling

Learn how to sell through storytelling, developing USPs, and psychological triggers. This module will introduce you to the consumer's psyche and understand how to influence people to make a purchase.

04

Writing for Web and Headlines

Learn how to develop strong headlines to entice your reader, and write for websites.

05

Social Media Ads and Campaigns

Learn to write copy for multiple social media platforms and develop ad campaigns

06

Speakers Week

Hear from local and international copywriting experts about their journey within the marketing and advertising sector, and learn more about where you can find your place.

07

Script Writing for TV, Video, and Audio

Learn about the different types of media and how to develop scripts for each.

08

Develop your Niche & the Role of AI

How can you stand out from the crowd if you publish online? How can you find your niche?


But wait, won't writers be obsolete with the rise of AI? Learn how to leverage AI to upgrade your copywriting skills and save time.

09

The End

For the last session, we'll go through key skills and tips for landing your first job and showcasing your work. From understanding how much to charge, to approaching clients, we'll help you gain the confidence to take the plunge in the world of copywriting!

Course schedule

Up to 10 hours per week
  • Wed/Thu & Sundays

    7pm to 10pm

    Course schedule is dependant on your trainer

  • 1 May 2023

    7pm to 10pm

    First Session to take place on 1st May.

  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

    At the end of every session, you will be given an assignment which must be completed before the next session.


    Every assignment is reviewed by your trainer where you will receive feedback.

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with friendly peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

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