THE
for social media managers
and teams of one
THE
for social media managers
and teams of one
Pull up a seat and get ready to
with
Pull up a seat and get ready to
with
Looking to join a community that can boost your SMM career?
Looking to join a community that can boost your SMM career?
is this you?
- Still developing confidence in your skills?
- Needing to work on your mindset and technical ability?
- Wondering how to speak up for yourself and be taken seriously at work?
You love your job and want to improve your skills, but you’re unsure where to get the information from “because everyone is a social media manager expert.” Are you:
- Still developing confidence in your skills?
- Needing to work on your mindset and technical ability?
- Wondering how to speak up for yourself and be taken seriously at work?
You’re eager to grow your skills and
mindset, but who do you go to?
- Still developing confidence in your skills?
- Needing to work on your mindset and technical ability?
- Wondering how to speak up for yourself and be taken seriously at work? You’re eager to grow your skills and mindset, but who do you go to?
is this you?
Social Media Reels, TikTok and Youtube are no substitute for real-time and inquisitive learning from experienced Social Media Managers
is this you?
You love your job and want to improve your skills, but you’re unsure where to get the information from “because everyone is a social media manager expert.” Are you:
- Still developing confidence in your skills?
- Needing to work on your mindset and technical ability?
- Wondering how to speak up for yourself and be taken seriously at work?
You’re eager to connect with those who will help grow your skills and mindset, but who can you really trust?
Social Media Reels, TikTok and Youtube are no substitute for real-time and inquisitive learning from experienced Social Media Managers
why your company should invest in october u for your social media managers
it’s made for social media managers, by social media managers.
new, relevant content uploaded each month.
a community where they can ask questions & interact with other smms.
have 5+ members you’d like to sign up? contact us at training@octobersocialmedia.com for group rates
here’s what our student jen has to say
Even though I’m not a Social Media Manager, I wanted to participate in October U because it offers the tools I always see on social media across organizations more strategically. I also appreciate the knowledge I gained from October U in creating a social media strategy outline for my organization.
I recommend October U to other managers or directors that oversee social not only for themselves but for their team as a way to keep their tools sharp.
October U has been created for Social Media Managers and it’s by Social Media Managers who have sat in the seat before so that’s very valuable. Plus with October U, the network appears to come up with new ideas and solutions.
October U has been created for Social Media Managers and it’s by Social Media Managers who have sat in the seat before so that’s very valuable. Plus with October U, the network appears to come up with new ideas and solutions.
Want Your Boss or Company to Pay For Your Membership?
Use this free template to do all the talking.
We take the pressure off of you and explain the benefits, costs and features of the program so that it is a no brainer for your boss to say, “yes!”.
We also include follow-up tips on how to respond based on their decision.
In a world with ever-changing social media trends, algorithms and platform functionalities, you may feel like you’re stranded alone on Instagram island but we know that social media management is a team sport.
TOGETHER,
is the right community for you!
We address the HOWs and WHYs of social media
We talk about and teach the technical aspects of the platforms
We discover the latest platform trends
Above all,
WE FOCUS ON OUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELLNESS AS SMMS
why your company should invest in october u for your social media managers
it’s made for social media managers, by social media managers.
new, relevant content uploaded each month.
a community where they can ask questions & interact with other smms.
have 5+ members you’d like to sign up?
contact us at training@octobersocialmedia.com for group rates
here’s what our student jen has to say
Even though I’m not a Social Media Manager, I wanted to participate in October U because it offers the tools I always see on social media across organizations more strategically. I also appreciate the knowledge I gained from October U in creating a social media strategy outline for my organization.
I recommend October U to other managers or directors that oversee social not only for themselves but for their team as a way to keep their tools sharp.
October U has been created for Social Media Managers and it’s by Social Media Managers who have sat in the seat before so that’s very valuable. Plus with October U, the network appears to come up with new ideas and solutions.
Want Your Boss or Company to Pay For Your Membership?
Use this free template to do all the talking.
We take the pressure off of you and explain the benefits, costs and features of the program so that it is a no brainer for your boss to say, “yes!”.
We also include follow-up tips on how to respond based on their decision.
is the right place for you!
In a world with ever-changing social media trends, algorithms and platform functionalities, you may feel like you’re stranded alone on Instagram island but we know that social media management is a team sport.
TOGETHER,
We address the HOWs and WHYs of social media.
We talk about and teach the technical aspects of the platforms
We discover the latest platform trends
Above all,
we focus on our personal development and wellness as SMMs
for social media managers,by social media managers for social media managers,by social media managers for social media managers,by social media managers
All you have are just
questions
is the right community for you!
Questions which only lead to mental exhaustion and energy depletion.
Questions that prevent you from truly strategizing and showing up for your clients.
- for social media managers, by social media managers
for social media managers, by social media managers for social media managers, by social media managers
our members gain
we help you gain the technical skills to
perform your tasks with excellence
our members gain
we help you gain the technical skills to
perform your tasks with excellence
Yes, SOCIAL MEDIA tips
are everywhere
Yes, SOCIAL MEDIA tips
are everywhere
Yes, SOCIAL MEDIA tips
are everywhere
Yes, SOCIAL MEDIA tips
are everywhere
BUT THEY DON’T TELL
YOU EVERYTHING
BUT THEY DON’T TELL
YOU EVERYTHING
At October U, We put YOU at the center of our
coaching/training by ensuring you know
At October U, We put
YOU
at the center of our
coaching/training by ensuring you know
BUT THEY DON’T TELL
YOU EVERYTHING
BUT THEY DON’T TELL
YOU EVERYTHING
At October U, We put YOU at the center of our
coaching/training by ensuring you know
At October U, We put
YOU
at the center of our
coaching/training by ensuring you know
How to elevate your position and get that promotion
How to manage stress from your boss, colleagues, clients
How to beat imposter syndrome induced by people who act as social media experts
How to put boundaries so you can manage multiple projects efficiently
How to establish yourself as a social media expert and get that promotion
How to manage stress from your boss, colleagues, clients
How to beat imposter syndrome induced by people who act as social media experts
How to put boundaries so you can manage multiple projects efficiently
How to establish yourself as a social media expert and get that promotion
How to manage stress from your boss, colleagues, clients
How to beat imposter syndrome and share your ideas with confidence
How to beat imposter syndrome and share your ideas with confidence
can help you position yourself as an expert.
We teach the technical aspects of social media management, including the latest trends.
In addition, we focus on strategy and professional development to make you the best social media manager that you can be.
- We put together tips to help you with your social media strategy.
- We’ll help you manage things at work with your boss, clients, or colleagues.
- We offer training on project management and dealing with stress.
- We’ll build your confidence to speak up and be taken seriously at work.
- We’ll teach you how to launch high-ticket offers and charge more
IS
IS
A safe space for social media managers to learn and grow as they are; without ego or intellectual contest.
A social media manager community where you can admit what you don’t know while sharing what you do.
A community where your ambition and professional development are just as important as your wellness.
A safe space for social media managers to learn and grow as they are; without ego or intellectual contest.
A social media manager community where you can admit what you don’t know while sharing what you do.
A comfort zone where your ambition and professional development are just as important as your wellness.
here’s what our student jen has to say
Even though I’m not a Social Media Manager, I wanted to participate in October U because it offers the tools I always see on social media across organizations more strategically. I also appreciate the knowledge I gained from October U in creating a social media strategy outline for my organization.
I recommend October U to other managers or directors that oversee social not only for themselves but for their team as a way to keep their tools sharp.
October U has been created for Social Media Managers and it’s by Social Media Managers who have sat in the seat before so that’s very valuable. Plus with October U, the network appears to come up with new ideas and solutions.
October U has been created for Social Media Managers and it’s by Social Media Managers who have sat in the seat before so that’s very valuable. Plus with October U, the network appears to come up with new ideas and solutions.
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
Allows for anonymity when getting social media questions answered
Leadership receives quarterly student reporting to track team performance
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Students receive participation certificates when finishing a course
Learn from an agency that is implementing these strategies every day to produce results for some of the leading organizations in the Southeast
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
Allows for anonymity when getting social media questions answered
Leadership receives quarterly student reporting to track team performance
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Allows for anonymity when getting social media questions answered
Leadership receives quarterly student reporting to track team performance
Students receive participation certificates when finishing a course
Learn from an agency that is implementing these strategies every day to produce results for some of the leading organizations in the Southeast
benefits
why choose october university?
Allows for anonymity when getting social media questions answered
Leadership receives quarterly student reporting to track team performance
Students receive participation certificates when finishing a course
Learn from an agency that is implementing these strategies every day to produce results for some of the leading organizations in the Southeast
benefits
why choose october university?
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
Allows for anonymity when getting social media questions answered
Leadership receives quarterly student reporting to track team performance
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Unlimited 24/7 access to video replays of course materials
Training is designed to address the need for technical and leadership skills development as it relates to being a social media manager
Unlimited 24/7 access to templates, guides, and checklists
Provides support and community for social media managers
Long-form and short-form video courses that make learning easy and fun
Allows social media managers to tap into a collective brain trust for solutions
benefits
why choose october university?
Allows for anonymity when getting social media questions answered
Leadership receives quarterly student reporting to track team performance
Students receive participation certificates when finishing a course
Learn from an agency that is implementing these strategies every day to produce results for some of the leading organizations in the Southeast
Top 5 Indicators that you NEED October University!
You don’t feel taken seriously at work with leadership or by your clients who see you as a young, new professional that play around on the internet
You are often scared to ask questions or speak up in meetings because you lack confidence in your technical skills or because you are in a room with older, more experienced marketing professionals.
You don’t have any internal colleagues or industry peers to run ideas by, ask questions or get feedback on your ideas.
You are tired of saying “yes” to every task that gets thrown on your plate, but you are scared that if you set professional boundaries you’ll lose your job or get labeled as difficult or unprofessional
Top 5 Indicators that you NEED October University!
You don’t feel taken seriously at work with leadership or by your clients who see you as a young, new professional that play around on the internet
You are often scared to ask questions or speak up in meetings because you lack confidence in your technical skills or because you are in a room with older, more experienced marketing professionals.
You don’t have any internal colleagues or industry peers to run ideas by, ask questions or get feedback on your ideas.
You are tired of saying “yes” to every task that gets thrown on your plate, but you are scared that if you set professional boundaries you’ll lose your job or get labeled as difficult or unprofessional
You have said “the person who hired me doesn’t know what they are talking about!” Your manager is likely asking you to do ALL the jobs associated with social media without realizing you need more support.
You have said “the person who hired me doesn’t know what they are talking about!” Your manager is likely asking you to do ALL the jobs associated with social media without realizing you need more support.
hit pause on your content
hit pause on your content
Take a break from predicting which content will be most engaging among your brand followers. Improve your social media KPIs by letting us help you level up your social media competence, confidence, courage through these resources you can get at October University.
hit pause on your content
hit pause on your content
Take a break from predicting which content will be most engaging among your brand followers. Improve your social media KPIs by letting us help you level up your social media competence, confidence, courage through these resources you can get at October University.
Unlimited 24/7 Access to
Our Video Training Library
Train at your own pace as your busy schedule allows. Who has time to search Google and watch a bunch of YouTube videos when you have to execute for your clients or your boss, today? Get the information you need from fellow social media managers who understand not only what it means to execute but how to talk to clients and/or supervisors about the work.
Unlimited 24/7 Access to Our Video Training Library
Train at your own pace as your busy schedule allows. Who has time to search Google and watch a bunch of YouTube videos when you have to execute for your clients or your boss, today? Get the information you need from fellow social media managers who understand not only what it means to execute but how to talk to clients and/or supervisors about the work.
Social Media Newsletter
Staying up-to-date on the latest tips, tricks, and best practices is a large part of being a great social media manager. Our weekly social media newsletter is full of all-of-the-top social media articles for the week in one place, delivered right to your inbox, saving you the time of having to visit multiple sites to get the latest news.
The October U Community
Gain access to our members’ only Slack channel to discuss ideas, get valuable feedback, updates, tips, and tricks from our team and other social media managers, just like you.
Live Town Halls
Every month, Sabrina or a member of the October U team will lead a live session where we interview industry experts, answer October U member questions, or host a live training session. All of our Live Town Halls are recorded and are always available for re-play in our October U portal.
24/7 Access to Our Template and Guide Training Library
Use our templates and guides to implement our training quickly and with ease. Why start from scratch when you can tweak or use our templates-as-is to execute your social media strategies today?
Unlimited 24/7 Access to
Our Video Training Library
Train at your own pace as your busy schedule allows. Who has time to search Google and watch a bunch of YouTube videos when you have to execute for your clients or your boss, today? Get the information you need from fellow social media managers who understand not only what it means to execute but how to talk to clients and/or supervisors about the work.
Social Media
Newsletter
Staying up-to-date on the latest tips, tricks, and best practices is a large part of being a great social media manager. Our weekly social media newsletter is full of all-of-the-top social media articles for the week in one place, delivered right to your inbox, saving you the time of having to visit multiple sites to get the latest news.
The October U
Community
Gain access to our members’ only Slack channel to discuss ideas, get valuable feedback, updates, tips, and tricks from our team and other social media managers, just like you.
Live Town
Halls
Every month, Sabrina or a member of the October U team will lead a live session where we interview industry experts, answer October U member questions, or host a live training session. All of our Live Town Halls are recorded and are always available for re-play in our October U portal.
24/7 Access to Our Template and
Guide Training Library
Use our templates and guides to implement our training quickly and with ease. Why start from scratch when you can tweak or use our templates-as-is to execute your social media strategies today?
Unlimited 24/7 Access to
Our Video Training Library
Train at your own pace as your busy schedule allows. Who has time to search Google and watch a bunch of YouTube videos when you have to execute for your clients or your boss, today? Get the information you need from fellow social media managers who understand not only what it means to execute but how to talk to clients and/or supervisors about the work.Unlimited 24/7 Access to Our Video Training Library
Social Media
Newsletter
Staying up-to-date on the latest tips, tricks, and best practices is a large part of being a great social media manager. Our weekly social media newsletter is full of all-of-the-top social media articles for the week in one place, delivered right to your inbox, saving you the time of having to visit multiple sites to get the latest news.
The October U
Community
Gain access to our members’ only Slack channel to discuss ideas, get valuable feedback, updates, tips, and tricks from our team and other social media managers, just like you.
Live Town
Halls
Every month, Sabrina or a member of the October U team will lead a live session where we interview industry experts, answer October U member questions, or host a live training session. All of our Live Town Halls are recorded and are always available for re-play in our October U portal.
24/7 Access to Our Template and
Guide Training Library
Use our templates and guides to implement our training quickly and with ease. Why start from scratch when you can tweak or use our templates-as-is to execute your social media strategies today?
New courses are added in our training video library every month.
The courses in our portal are available as pre-recorded and as replays of live training sessions. Some training sessions are real -time, exclusive live sessions, while others are conducted interview style where we meet with a subject matter expert. There are also Q&A sessions where we answer questions from our members.
New courses are added in
our training video library
every month.
The courses in our portal are available as pre-recorded and as replays of live training sessions. Some training sessions are real -time, exclusive live sessions, while others are conducted interview style where we meet with a subject matter expert. There are also Q&A sessions where we answer questions from our members.
“Social Media Managers
should feel a
sense of pride
and intellectualism
in what they do and
their industry.”
“Social Media Managers should feel a
sense of pride
and intellectualism
in what they do and their industry.”
training course overview
training course overview
As we add new courses each month, the old courses remain. You NEVER lose access to a training course as long as you are an #OctoberU Member.
training course overview
training course overview
As we add new courses each month, the old courses remain. You NEVER lose access to a training course as long as you are an #OctoberU Member.
technical skills
training course
How to Create A Social Media Strategy
Facebook and Instagram Ads – Beginner to Intermediate
How to Create Social Media Reports Leadership Understands
Tik-Tok – How to Gain Followers and Engage Fans
template
Abridged Social Media Strategy Template
Social Media Strategy PPT Template
Tik-Tok Planning Worksheet
Town Hall
Live Q&A with OSM
October University members or OU members get to submit questions and get them answered
All Town Hall Replays Are Shared
professional
development
training course
How to Become a Social Media Leader In Your Organization. Learn how to identify opportunities for upselling or social media expansion, communicate wins, and be viewed as a subject matter expert in your field
template
Abridged Social Media Strategy Template
Social Media Strategy PPT Template
Tik-Tok Planning Worksheet
checklist
Live Stream Production Checklist
Vetting A Vendor Checklist
Meeting Prep Checklist
welness
training course
How to Prep for Time Off and Vacations
Stress Management Tips for SMMs
checklist
Vacation Prep Checklist
technical
skills
professional
development
wellness
training course
How to Create A Social Media Strategy
Facebook and Instagram Ads – Beginner to Intermediate
How to Create Social Media Reports Leadership Understands
Tik-Tok – How to Gain Followers and Engage Fans
template
Abridged Social Media Strategy Template
Social Media Strategy PPT Template
Tik-Tok Planning Worksheet
Town Hall
Live Q&A with OSM
October University members or OU members get to submit questions and get them answered
All Town Hall Replays Are Shared
training course
How to Strategically Host a Facebook Live for Your Brand
Mini – Training: Is Your Company GDPR Compliant?
template
How to Become a Social Media Leader In Your Organization. Learn how to identify opportunities for upselling or social media expansion, communicate wins, and be viewed as a subject matter expert in your field
checklist
Live Stream Production Checklist
Vetting A Vendor Checklist
Meeting Prep Checklist
training course
How to Prep for Time Off and Vacations
Stress Management Tips for SMMs
checklist
Vacation Prep Checklist
now
October University.
October University is ideal for:
new Social Media Managers
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media teams of one
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media coordinators
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
Communications, Marketing or PR Specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
Communications, Marketing or PR Managers and Coordinators
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
Communications, Marketing or PR Specialists
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
new Social Media Managers
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media teams of one
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
social media coordinators
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
October University is ideal for:
Communications, Marketing
or PR Managers and Coordinators
If you work for as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support .
Social media freelancers, contractors, and agency owners may also find October University valuable to enhance their technical skills and professional development.
However, October University does not currently offer training workshops on how to grow your business, client base or pricing your services.
Social Media Managers with advanced technical skills may some of the topics under this track too basic at times. However, they may find the professional development and wellness tracks very helpful in advancing their career.
Being Taken More Seriously at Work
Your boss, colleagues, and direct supervisor actually listen to your recommendations and view you as a social media expert.
Get More Resources At Work
You’ll have a better idea of how to ask for the tools, software, and resources you need to help your social media efforts at work.
Confidence in Your Skills
Get the confidence you need to speak up in meetings, make recommendations to clients, and get your ideas heard.
YOU DON’T HAVE A TRUSTED RESOURCE
You may not have anyone you trust that you can learn from at work. If you’re the only SMM on your team chances are when you mention your social media ideas you either get no reaction, or your colleagues agree but offer no real feedback. So you never know what you don’t know. You move throw your social media ideas apprehensive about making mistakes.
YOU’RE NOT BEING HEARD
You may be still scared to speak up in meetings. You’ll still be getting overlooked at work because you’re unable to take the thoughts in your head and present them on a corporate level to your supervisor or colleagues. Don’t spend another year NOT knowing if the idea you didn’t mention would have worked.
YOUR CAREER REMAINS STAGNANT
Your professional development suffers. You’ll never know how much better your social media career can be by enhancing your technical skills and professional development. You can learn social media tips from any where – we fill in the gaps to ensure you present as a real social media professional.
GET Taken More Seriously at Work
Your boss, colleagues, and direct supervisor actually listen to your recommendations and view you as a social media expert.
Get More Resources At Work
You’ll have a better idea of how to ask for the tools, software, and resources you need to help your social media efforts at work.
Confidence in Your Skills
Get the confidence you need to speak up in meetings, make recommendations to clients, and get your ideas heard.
You Don't Have A Trusted Resource
You may not have anyone you trust that you can learn from at work. If you’re the only SMM on your team chances are when you mention your social media ideas you either get no reaction, or your colleagues agree but offer no real feedback. So you never know what you don’t know. You move through your social media ideas apprehensive about making mistakes.
You're Not Being Heard
You may be still scared to speak up in meetings. You’ll still be getting overlooked at work because you’re unable to take the thoughts in your head and present them on a corporate level to your supervisor or colleagues. Don’t spend another year NOT knowing if the idea you didn’t mention would have worked.
Your Career Remains Stagnant
Your professional development suffers. You’ll never know how much better your social media career can be by enhancing your technical skills and professional development. You can learn social media tips from any where – we fill in the gaps to ensure you present as a real social media professional.
GET Taken More Seriously at Work
Your boss, colleagues, and direct supervisor actually listen to your recommendations and view you as a social media expert.
Get More Resources At Work
You’ll have a better idea of how to ask for the tools, software, and resources you need to help your social media efforts at work.
Confidence in Your Skills
Get the confidence you need to speak up in meetings, make recommendations to clients, and get your ideas heard.
You Don't Have A Trusted Resource
You may not have anyone you trust that you can learn from at work. If you’re the only SMM on your team chances are when you mention your social media ideas you either get no reaction, or your colleagues agree but offer no real feedback. So you never know what you don’t know. You move through your social media ideas apprehensive about making mistakes.
You're Not Being Heard
You may be still scared to speak up in meetings. You’ll still be getting overlooked at work because you’re unable to take the thoughts in your head and present them on a corporate level to your supervisor or colleagues. Don’t spend another year NOT knowing if the idea you didn’t mention would have worked.
Your Career Remains Stagnant
Your professional development suffers. You’ll never know how much better your social media career can be by enhancing your technical skills and professional development. You can learn social media tips from any where – we fill in the gaps to ensure you present as a real social media professional.
We’re here to help you in your
professional development.
Get access to our workflows, processes, and templates that will help you advance your career as a Social Media Manager.
Get access to a community where you can share ideas and get feedback.
Our professional trainers provide key insights to improve your social media skills and advance your career.
Courses, templates, guides and other resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Go at your own pace learning with unlimited access means you can learn around your busy schedule.
We’re here to help you in your
professional development.
Get access to our workflows, processes, and templates that will help you advance your career as a Social Media Manager.
Get access to a community where you can share ideas and get feedback.
Our professional trainers provide key insights to improve your social media skills and advance your career.
Courses, templates, guides and other resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Go at your own pace learning with unlimited access means you can learn around your busy schedule.
learn &
upgrade
Sure, you’re busy at work, not to mention, managing your life while finding time to stay moisturized, happy, and hydrated.
But here’s the truth. There is never ENOUGH time or the RIGHT time to get started.
Don’t wait for the stars to align.
Instead, move with intention and use our tools and resources to get where you need to go in your career.
You deserve more and you’re worth it.
learn & upgrade
Sure, you’re busy at work, not to mention, managing your life while finding time to stay moisturized, happy, and hydrated.
But here’s the truth. There is never ENOUGH time or the RIGHT time to get started.
Don’t wait for the stars to align.
Instead, move with intention and use our tools and resources to get where you need to go in your career.
You deserve more and you’re worth it.
If not now, when?
If not now, when?
about
october
university
October University (aka October U) is a Membership Community for New Social Media Managers and Social Media Manager teams of one.
why october?
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- Sabrina Merritt is a wife, bonus mom, and the CEO and Founder of October University and October Social Media. Sabrina and her team have worked with some of the leading companies in the nation and now she and her team want to share their knowledge with you. She believes that October is about the month of Harvest. Sowing seeds with your audience (providing valuable content and online experiences) that eventually creates fruitful soil (an online community that supports you).
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- You will join a community of diverse Social Media Managers just like you who you can ask question to and gain support from.
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- We provide go-at-your-own pace training, live sessions, tools and resources, almost every key to advance your career and improve your social media skills. We are Social Media Manager advocates.
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- It’s our calling to improve social media skills, professional development, and wellness of Social Media Manager
about
october
university
October University (aka October U) is a Membership Community for New Social Media Managers and Social Media Manager teams of one.
why october?
- Sabrina Merritt is a wife, bonus mom, and the CEO and Founder of October University and October Social Media. Sabrina and her team have worked with some of the leading companies in the nation and now she and her team want to share their knowledge with you. She believes that October is about the month of Harvest. Sowing seeds with your audience (providing valuable content and online experiences) that eventually creates fruitful soil (an online community that supports you).
- You will join a community of diverse Social Media Managers just like you who you can ask question to and gain support from.
- We provide go-at-your-own pace training, live sessions, tools and resources, almost every key to advance your career and improve your social media skills. We are Social Media Manager advocates.
- It’s our calling to improve social media skills, professional development, and wellness of Social Media Manager
We are interested in who you are as a WHOLE person.
We are here to help you not
just grow but
thrive.
We are here to help you not
just grow but thrive.
meet
SABRINA
Sabrina Merritt is the Founder and CEO of October Socia Media, a social media marketing, training, and consulting company for brands and government agencies located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sabrina and her team develop and execute social media marketing and communication strategies in the public and private sector for clients like Georgia Public Broadcasting, Emory University, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s, The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, Smith Douglas Homes, The Consulate General of Canada and others.
Sabrina also has extensive experience as a trainer and workshop facilitator, creating and facilitating social media and digital storytelling workshops for The Atlanta Girls School, The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and Girls, Inc.
Sabrina is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program at Babson College, the EnrichHer accelerator, and a Goodie Nation Accelerator Mentor, a program dedicated to helping African American Founders.
Similar to a garden, Sabrina knows that social media is all about planting seeds – like sharing valuable content and engaging with your audience and watching them grow.
showing up strategically and consistently on social media creates the Harvest – community, connections, conversions.
Sabrina and her team have worked with some of the nation's
leading organizations for social media management and training.
Sabrina and her team have worked with some of the nation's
leading organizations for social media management and training.
POWER UP YOUR SOCIAL
MEDIA CAREER
Your new life as a Social Media Manager
is JUST one click away
start
Advancing your social
media career
stop
Waiting for "some day" and start advancing your career now.
Interested in joining a community
where you can improve your
technical skills and mindset?
We’ll save you a seat for just
Here’s what to expect after you fill in
your credit card information to join
our membership community.
You will receive an email from Thinkific with your login details.
You’ll receive a second email welcoming you to October University and our slack channel. It also outlines what you should do next.
You will continue to receive emails from us and check ins from our trainers to ensure you don’t miss a step!
HELPED
HELPED
HELPED
This is an
investment in
yourself.
advancing your social media career.
Learn from an agency that implements these strategies
every day to produce results for their clients.
frequently asked
questions
Who is October University for?
October University is for new Social Media Managers and Social Media teams of one who want to enhance their social media skills and professional development while gaining a community of like-minded social media managers. If you work as a Social Media Manager for a company, marketing or public relations agency October University is the right place for you.
October U is also great for marketing and communication teams who are looking for ongoing social media education and support for their:
- Social Media Manager(s)
- Social Media teams of one
- Social Media Coordinators
- Social Media Specialists
- Communications, Marketing or PR Managers and Coordinators
- Communications, Marketing or PR Specialists
I’m not sure now is a good time.
We get it. You already have a busy schedule at work, not to mention managing your life while finding time to stay moisturized, happy, and hydrated. The truth is there is never ENOUGH time nor the RIGHT time to get started. People who get ahead don’t wait for the stars to align. Instead, they move with intention and use their tools and resources to create a plan to get where they need to go. You deserve more and you’re worth it. So if not now, when?
If I join October University, when do I finish? What happens if I don’t complete a course or if I can make a live session?
October University meets you right where you are. You can start anywhere, but we will recommend a path for you to get started once you sign up. If you don’t finish a course or can’t make a live session, don’t worry! You’ll have full, unlimited access to our October University video training library, templates and guides, Slack community, live sessions, and monthly social media newsletter. Plus, all live sessions are recorded and made available on the October University portal. Access all of these features—across all of your devices - and they never go away, you always have access as long as you’re a member.
WHO'S BEHIND OCTOBER UNIVERSITY?
October University is a service offered by October Social Media, a social media management, training and consulting agency doing business as the October Learning Company, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
CAN MY JOB PAY FOR MY MEMBERSHIP?
Yes. Did you know that most organization’s already have a budget just for their employee’s professional development? In fact, some of our current student’s have their membership covered by their employer. Interested in the doing the same? Use our template with help asking your boss to cover your tuition.
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What are the courses and live training sessions like?
Courses in our training video library are added every month and are short and long-form courses. The courses on the October University portal are available as pre-recorded courses or replays of live training sessions. We also offer courses that are done in an interview style, where OSM Trainers talk to subject matter experts to gain even more insight.
Our live sessions are taught in real-time exclusively for our October University audience. We also answer questions from our members in our Q&A sessions, we call Town Halls.
Still not sure? See for yourself. Get a sneak peek of one of the training courses on social media reporting here or download our free analytics guide to get a look at the kind of guides that will be available to you.
I’m not sure I can make those monthly payments.
We know, $197 a month feels like a big investment, but this is an investment in yourself. Take the first of many steps to improve your skill set and advance your social media career. Also, you can cancel your membership at any time by giving us a 30-day notice prior to your cancellation.
Bonus: Did you know that your job may be able to pay for your October University membership? Read our blog article here and use our template to help craft an ask email to your direct supervisor for your October University tuition.
What if I am unhappy with the membership?
We never want any of our October University members to be unhappy and will do our best to communicate with you and fix any issues. However, if you still find that you’re unhappy with your membership, you can cancel your membership at any time with a 30-day notice via email. Simply email us at training@octobersocialmedia.com and let us know you’d like to cancel your membership.
Who will be training us at October U?
October University courses are taught by Sabrina and Lead Trainer and Course Designer, Ashia Sims. In addition, members of the October Social Media agency team lead courses in their specific area of expertise. In addition, we’ll have interview style training sessions where we bring in subject matter experts to answer some of your most pressing questions.
Social media is not my only responsibility at work, will OU be right for me?
Yes. Professionals who manage social media often do it as just ONE of their tasks. They also often have other titles like Marketing Coordinator, Brand Reputation Specialists, etc. If you manage social media for a brand or government agencies.
IS THERE A GROUP RATE? I'D LIKE TO SIGN UP 5+ PEOPLE.
Email us at training@octobersocialmedia.com and we’d be happy to answer you.
Email us at training@octobersocialmedia.com and
we’d be happy to answer you.
Email us at training@octobersocialmedia.com and
we’d be happy to answer you.
still not convinced?
listen to what our current students have to say!
hailee
I prefer learning from October U versus YouTube because with October U, you're able to interact with other social media managers and you're able to learn more detailed things rather than just some base level of knowledge. Social media is always changing and October U always stays on top of it just to make sure we know what's going on.
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