Social Intelligence Growth Certification

Social listening is more than just tools and dashboards. It’s about understanding people, shaping strategy, and leading the industry forward. Yet, too many professionals feel like they’re making it up as they go - lacking confidence, leadership skills, and a structured way to turn social data into business impact.

It's more than the tools you use...

Anyone can learn how to use a social listening platform. But true social intelligence professionals go beyond dashboards. They know what to look for, how to analyse it, and how to use insights to drive action. They lead the way inside their organisations, getting buy-in from leadership and showing the value of social intelligence.That’s exactly what we teach you in this programme.

Who is this for?

We’re not for everyone. This program is designed for serious social intelligence professionals who want to take theirs kills - and careers - to the next level.

You work in social listening

Whether you’re leading a function or still getting started (minimum 6 months of experience), this will help you scale your impact.

You want structure

You know there’s more you could be doing,but you need a clear, strategic way to execute.

You feel isolated

You don’t have many people to talk social intelligence with. You need a network of like-minded professionals who get it, and who can help with your challenges.

You’re struggling to get buy-in

Leadership doesn’t see the value? We’ll give you the tools to change the conversation and prove the impact of socialintelligence.

You’re building a function

You want to create a scalable, structured approach that aligns with your organisation's needs and drives measurable results. You want to get mass adoption.

You need benchmarks

You’re looking to compare your methods, processes, and results with leading brands to refine and elevate your practice - and, know that you've got the best approach.

Modules

Check out all the modules included in this course.

What Sets This Certification Apart?

Unlike other programmes that just teach theory, we combine hands-on practice, mentorship, and an elite community.

🔹 14 Weeks of Deep Learning & Practical Application: You’ll apply what you learn in real-time, not just listen to lectures.
🔹 Learn From the Best: Guest speakers from leading social intelligence teams inside major global brands.
🔹 Global Peer Network: You’ll walk away with lifelong friends in the industry, not just a certification.
🔹 Hands-on, Not Just Theory: We work through real challenges, helping you solve the problems you’re facing in your role.

Module#1: Foundations of Social Intelligence

👉 Understanding the different types of social intelligence and their applications
👉 Exploring key methodologies and methods in social intelligence
👉 Structuring teams and workflows for social intelligence success

Module #2: Selecting the Right Data Sources

👉 Why more data ≠ better insights
👉 Choosing the right data for the right questions
👉 The role of query writing in getting clean, usable data

Module #3: The SITech Landscape

👉 Understanding different categories of  social listening tools
👉 Building the right SITech stack for your organisation
👉 Where AI fits into the future of social intelligence

Module #4: Social Intelligence & Consumer Behaviour

👉 How to create a code frame for deep analysis
👉 Taxonomy-building for structured insights
👉 Identifying patterns in online behaviour

Module #5: Social Intelligence & Brand Health Tracking

👉 Going beyond sentiment—how to track real brand health
👉 Reputation management with social data
👉 Choosing the right metrics & frameworks

Module #6: Social Intelligence & Marketing Strategy

👉 How to identify emerging trends in social and internet data
👉 Understanding the role of cultural shifts and weak signals
👉 Analysing video content - TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts
👉 Building frameworks to track, validate, and act on trends

Module #7: Data Driven Storytelling

👉 Turning data into stories that make people take action
👉 The proven framework for presenting insights that get buy-in
👉 No more unread reports—make insights stick

What You’ll Walk Away With

- Professional practice for social intelligence, built on best practices and industry standards

- Bigger, better, faster projects - deeper insights that don’t just rely on the tool’s search results

- More credibility inside your organisation - win over leadership and make social intelligence a core function

- A network that will support you for years - mentors, peers, and industry experts

- The confidence to lead - go from practitioner to recognised leader in social intelligence

- Proven strategies to secure internal buy-in and establish social intelligence as a key business function

- The ability to future-proof your social intelligence function by adopting scalable processes that ensure long term impact

- Access to the latest industry innovations and methodologies so you can stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape

Pricing

Are you committed to building an effective social listening practice? Apply to join the Social Intelligence Growth Certification today. Click your payment option below and complete a short application form.*not every applicant will be accepted onto the program.

What you get:

  • Certification training and support
  • Private student forum
  • Lifetime access to content
  • One time payment

$3,000 for certification

Certification Leaders

Dr Jillian Ney
Founder
The Social Intelligence Lab
Priscila Silva
Senior Growth Manager
The Social Intelligence Lab
Ben Ellis
Tools & Technology Expert
The Social Intelligence Lab

Get your seat at the table

At the end of the Social Intelligence Growth Certification you will have the skills, confidence, and resources to get your leadership to take social listening seriously.

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