Course in Basics of Media Monitoring From Social Sites, |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

This course offers this training program entitled "Foundations of Media Monitoring from Social Media Platforms, Content Analysis and Results Extraction" to keep pace with the rapid transformations in the digital media environment and to enhance the ability of institutions and professionals to interpret the communication landscape with a structured and methodical perspective.

The program focuses on building an integrated understanding of how to track published content across social media platforms, analyze trends, measure impact, and develop precise indicators that support decision-making. It also addresses the scientific foundations of media monitoring, classification and filtering tools, and both quantitative and qualitative content analysis methodologies, while linking findings to institutional and strategic contexts.

This program is designed to provide participants with an organized practical framework that enables them to transform scattered data into actionable knowledge, strengthen media performance efficiency, and enhance evaluation and monitoring capabilities in line with clear professional standards.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Who Should Attend?

Media and corporate communication managers in public and private sector institutions.
Professionals working in media monitoring and tracking units.
Researchers and analysts in media and digital communication studies.
Public relations officers and reputation management specialists.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

Enable participants to understand the core concepts of media monitoring in the digital environment.
Provide scientific methodologies for analyzing social media content.
Develop the ability to classify media data and construct accurate performance indicators.
Strengthen skills in interpreting findings and linking them to institutional strategic goals.
Equip participants with the competence to prepare professional analytical reports that support decision-makers with reliable information.

Course Outline

The Concept of Media Monitoring
- Defining media monitoring and the importance of tracking content on social media.
- The difference between traditional media monitoring and social media monitoring.
- The role of monitoring in public relations, marketing, and media strategies.
The Importance of Social Media in Media Monitoring
- The impact of social media on public opinion.
- Using social media as a real-time data collection tool.
- Identifying the key social platforms to monitor (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
Media Monitoring Tools
- Learning about tools used in media monitoring (e.g., Hootsuite, Brandwatch, BuzzSumo, etc.).
- Choosing the right tool according to the goals of the media campaign.
- Comparing free and paid tools for media monitoring.
The Importance of Defining Media Monitoring Goals
- How to define the goals of a media campaign on social media.
- Determining the expected results of monitoring: raising awareness, tracking reactions, identifying public sentiments.
- Connecting media goals with measurable outcomes.
Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting the appropriate indicators to measure media monitoring success.
- Monitoring interactions: likes, comments, shares.
- Analyzing reach and engagement volume.
Scope Limitations in Media Monitoring
- Identifying relevant topics for monitoring (brand, product, campaign, or specific event).
- Selecting the platforms and content to monitor.
- Determining the monitoring period (daily, weekly, monthly).
Data Collection Methods
- Techniques used to extract data from social media platforms.
- Analysis and monitoring tools that assist in data collection (APIs, web tools, continuous measurement tools).
- How to identify and analyze texts, images, and videos related to the topic or campaign.
Handling Large Amounts of Data
- How to classify and prioritize data.
- Tools for collecting data from multiple sources: text analysis, tracking influential accounts, monitoring hashtags.
- Challenges faced during monitoring in the era of big data.
Extracting and Analyzing Data
- How to collect data in an organized and timely manner.
- Converting raw data into useful information.
- Tracking data over long periods to gain comprehensive insights.
Types of Media Content
- Text content: articles, blogs, comments, shares.
- Visual content: images, videos, memes.
- Analyzing the psychological and interactive impact of content on the audience.
Trend Analysis
- How to use trend analysis tools to follow the most discussed topics.
- Identifying high-impact topics.
- Using analysis to understand audience interests and prevailing trends.
Sentiment and Attitude Analysis
- Recognizing sentiment analysis in content.
- Using tools to analyze positive, negative, or neutral reactions.
- How to analyze public attitudes toward products, brands, or political events.
Extracting Conclusions from Content Analysis
- Strategically analyzing data to derive deeper meanings.
- Analyzing results based on predefined objectives.
- Merging qualitative data (text, audio) with quantitative data (likes, shares, interactions).
Preparing Media Monitoring Reports
- How to prepare detailed reports on media monitoring.
- Designing reports in a way that facilitates understanding of results and decision-making.
- Presenting data visually using charts and tables.
Providing Recommendations Based on Results
- How to direct recommendations to relevant teams based on monitoring and analysis.
- How to improve media campaigns based on extracted results.
- Providing ideas and strategies to enhance media impact.
Measuring Impact on Public Awareness
- Analyzing how media campaigns affect public opinion and target communities.
- Using performance indicators like interactions and outreach to measure campaign impact.
- The impact of public discussions on public opinion.
Tracking Conversations and Brands
- How to track user conversations and their interactions with brands.
- Measuring brand reputation through content analysis on social media.
- Understanding the link between responses on social media and consumer behavior or brand interaction.
The Impact of Events and Crises on Media Monitoring
- Measuring public reactions to current events and crises.
- Analyzing negative feedback and dealing with it.
- Making quick decisions to steer the media campaign during crises.

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

27 Sep - 1 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

27 Sep - 1 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

27 - 31 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

27 - 31 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Mar - 1 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Mar - 1 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

27 Jun - 1 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

27 Jun - 1 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

26 - 30 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

26 - 30 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

26 - 30 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

26 - 30 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Course in Basics of Media Monitoring From Social Sites, Content Analysis and Drawing Conclusions

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees