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The Social Media Influencer: From Content to Career

Build a Brand. Master the Social Platforms. Lead the Creator Economy

  • Live Sessions with MICA Faculty
  • Executive Alumni Status
  • Learn Strategic & Hands-on Content Creation
  • Live Masterclasses by Industry Experts
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Become A Social Media Influencer: From Content To Career

Influence isn’t just for celebs anymore—it's for anyone bold enough to turn content into a career. From side hustle to main character energy, the creator economy is blowing up—likely to cross $405 million by 2026 and the brands are watching. Whether you're vibing with Reels, growing your small biz, or just tired of scrolling and ready to build something real, this is your moment.

The Social Media Influencer: From Content to Career is your all-access pass to the game—think platform strategy, AI tools, monetisation hacks, and a solid blueprint for long-term growth. If you're done winging it and ready to make it, it starts here.

Programme Overview

This isn’t just a course—it’s your content-to-career game plan.Designed for the creator era, this first-of-its-kind academic programme helps you go from posting to profiting—whether you’re building a brand, growing a following, or turning passion into purpose. Learn content that connects, use AI like a pro, and earn with strategy. Led by real influencers and backed by MICA’s legacy, this is where creativity becomes a career.

Your Creator Starter Pack

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Case Studies

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Capstone projects

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Tools

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Live Masterclasses

Why Choose MICA’s Social Media Influencer Programme?

This is more than a course—it’s a career launchpad from MICA, India’s leading school for strategic marketing, storytelling, and digital communication. With a legacy of shaping brand and media leaders since 1991, MICA blends creativity, tech, and strategy like no other.

The programme is led by top MICA faculty and real-world creators. Prof. Falguni Vasavada brings deep expertise in digital branding and culture, while Prof. Siddharth Deshmukh (aka The Travelling Professor) offers a global lens on the evolving creator economy. Backed by hands-on mentors who live what they teach, you’ll learn how to master platforms, scale content, use AI tools, and build a creator brand that grows with you.

From Likes to Livelihood: The Data Behind the Hype

75%

of brands in India consider influencer marketing as part of their marketing strategy.
Source: State Of Influencer Marketing In India, 2024, EY

47%

of the brands in India prefer to drive influencer campaigns with micro and nano influencers.
Source: State Of Influencer Marketing In India, 2024, EY

INR 2,00,000

Indian social media influencers can earn upto INR 2,00,000 per month.
Source: How Much Do Influencers Make In India? Money Control, 2024

Programme Highlights

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Learn from Creator Faculty

Led by real content creators and professors who know how to grow influence and credibility online.

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Interactive Learning Experience

Includes live masterclasses, quizzes, and expert-led sessions to build your creator brand.

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Shoot at MICA Campus

Optional 1-day campus immersion to film your first short-form content on MICA’s stunning grounds.

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Your 12-Month Playbook

Graduate with a complete, personalised roadmap to grow, monetise, and sustain your creator journey.

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Watch, Learn, Repeat

Pre-recorded lectures designed for flexibility and maximum insight, on your schedule.

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Learn with Live Experts

Attend sessions with industry experts like Sharan Hegde and get real-world creator insights.

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Test & Build as You Go

Apply your learning with graded assignments, use cases, and feedback that keep you growing.

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Plug Into Pro Tools

Work with the latest GenAI platforms and tools used by real influencers and brand teams.

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MICA Certificate

Earn an official certificate from MICA.

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Doubt-clearing Sessions

Weekly live sessions to clarify your queries.

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is designed for a wide range of learners looking to grow their influence and brand in a digital-first world:

Established and aspiring influencers looking to grow their reach, monetise their content, and stay ahead of digital trends.

Homegrown brands and mid-sized businesses looking to build a strong online presence and connect with their audience authentically.

Professionals looking to craft a compelling personal brand and use content to advance their career or business goals.

Content enthusiasts exploring the creator economy and aiming to build an influence that drives business growth today.

Creatives looking to amplify their voice, grow their visibility, and turn content into long-term opportunities

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Your Social Media Brand Building Journey

Step into the world of social media influence—from building your brand on Instagram to monetising your content across YouTube, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). In this programme, you’ll learn how to grow and engage your audience, master platform algorithms, and use GenAI to craft standout content. Whether you're dreaming of viral posts or steady income streams, these are the platforms where your influencer story begins.

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Fundamentals of social media influence

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Become a social media influencer using GenAI

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Grow your Instagram reach

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Leverage Facebook

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Dominate YT

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Own Twitter

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Learn how to monetise your creation

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Master industry standards

Note:

  • All logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Learning Outcomes

This programme is designed to turn aspiring and emerging influencers into strategic digital leaders. Through a future-ready curriculum grounded in real-world tools, data, and mentorship, participants will gain the skills to not only build influence but sustain, monetise, and scale it.

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Build Your Influence Blueprint

Craft a personal brand that actually stands out. Turn your story into your superpower and grow a digital identity that hits different.

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Master Content That Clicks

Plan, shoot, and post like a pro—from snappy Reels to binge-worthy long-form. Use Gen AI tools to speed up your process without losing your vibe.

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Monetise Your Magic

Turn likes into legit income. Learn how to score brand deals, land sponsors, or sell your own stuff—on your own terms.

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Crack the Algorithm Code

Grow smart, not random. Use platform insights and data to boost reach, build real engagement, and stay relevant.

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Go Viral With Confidence

Speak with confidence, show up with presence, and build influence that goes beyond the feed. You’ll be media trained and mic-ready.

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Map Your Creator Career

Leave with a 12-month action plan that’s as strategic as it is ambitious—because this isn’t a side hustle, it’s your main character era.

Programme Modules

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  • * Live-online by industry experts

  • Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours.

Live Sessions by SMEs

From public speaking to platform hacks, these expert-led live sessions will teach you how to speak with power, grow with purpose, and influence with intention - no matter where you post.

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Media Training for Digital Thought Leaders: Commanding Authority in Public Spaces

  • Influence responsibly

  • Voice modulation

  • Public speaking

  • Executive presence

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Multi-Platform Content Distribution & Growth Strategy

  • Platform-native vs cross-platform

  • Scheduling tools

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  • Each SME session will be a live online session.

  • Post-session learning material will be shared with participants.

  • Each live session will be of two hours.

Programme Director

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Prof. Siddharth Deshmukh

Digital Strategist | Creator Mentor | Storytelling Pro

Known online as The Travelling Professor, Siddharth is what you get when you blend 30+ years of sharp business thinking with creator-era storytelling. He’s a strategist, educa...

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Dr. Falguni Vasavada

Professor | Speaker | Body Positivity Champion

With over 25 years of experience in doing what she loves—teaching—Dr. Falguni brings unmatched passion to every classroom and conversation. A double gold medalist and one of t...

World-class learning with faculty-led, pre-recorded videos

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Flexible Learning

  • Learn at your own pace with high-quality, pre-recorded faculty videos.

  • Advance your career without disrupting your busy schedule.

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Cohort-based Learning

  • Learn with an accomplished group of peers and build your network.

  • Gain cross-industry and cross-functional knowledge.

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Globally Renowned Faculty

  • Learn from the best instructors and resources from anywhere in the world.

  • Access the experts, regardless of their location.

Programme Certificate

Programme Certificate

Participants will be awarded a Certificate from MICA on the successful completion of the programme with a 70% of score in evaluation. A participant with less than 70% of score in overall evaluation will not be awarded any certificate.

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MICA.

FAQs

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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