Threads for Business
Level: Intermediate
Build Your Business Presence on Threads
Create Engaging Threads That Start Conversations
Grow Your Audience & Connect with Customers
Use Threads for Branding, Marketing & Engagement
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Course Overview
Duration:
1/2 Day (9:30am-1:00pm)
Accredited:
No
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
1/2 Day (9:30am-1:00pm)
Accredited:
No
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
This half-day course is designed for anyone who wants to understand how to use Threads to build professional networks, engage with audiences, and promote businesses online. As one of the fastest-growing social platforms, Threads offers organisations and individuals new opportunities to build communities, increase visibility, and participate in meaningful conversations. This practical course explores how to create a strong presence on Threads, connect with relevant audiences and use the platform effectively for professional and business purposes. Throughout the session, learners will gain hands-on experience setting up and optimising their profile, developing engagement strategies and understanding how Threads integrates with the wider social media ecosystem. The course also introduces the Fediverse and explains how decentralised social networking can expand audience reach and engagement opportunities.
Target Audience
- Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to build their online presence
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Social media managers and content creators
- Professionals interested in growing their personal brand
- Anyone wanting to understand and use Threads effectively
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the business benefits and opportunities available through Threads
- Create and optimise a professional Threads profile
- Apply best practices for engaging with audiences on the platform
- Start conversations and participate effectively in existing discussions
- Develop a content and engagement strategy for Threads
- Understand how Threads connects with the Fediverse
- Explore opportunities to expand reach through decentralised social networking
- Use Threads confidently to support business and professional objectives
This half-day course is designed for anyone who wants to understand how to use Threads to build professional networks, engage with audiences, and promote businesses online. As one of the fastest-growing social platforms, Threads offers organisations and individuals new opportunities to build communities, increase visibility, and participate in meaningful conversations. This practical course explores how to create a strong presence on Threads, connect with relevant audiences and use the platform effectively for professional and business purposes. Throughout the session, learners will gain hands-on experience setting up and optimising their profile, developing engagement strategies and understanding how Threads integrates with the wider social media ecosystem. The course also introduces the Fediverse and explains how decentralised social networking can expand audience reach and engagement opportunities.
Target Audience
- Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to build their online presence
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Social media managers and content creators
- Professionals interested in growing their personal brand
- Anyone wanting to understand and use Threads effectively
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Understand the business benefits and opportunities available through Threads
- Create and optimise a professional Threads profile
- Apply best practices for engaging with audiences on the platform
- Start conversations and participate effectively in existing discussions
- Develop a content and engagement strategy for Threads
- Understand how Threads connects with the Fediverse
- Explore opportunities to expand reach through decentralised social networking
- Use Threads confidently to support business and professional objectives
Threads
- History, background and purpose of Threads
- How to download and install the app
- Setting up a profile
- Threads tour – navigating the user interface
- A look at Threads’ main features
- Understanding the For You and Following feed: liking, reposting, replying to updates
- Practical exercise: Creating a thread
- How to find and connect with friends, contacts and influencers
- How to use Threads for business: branding, marketing, and customer engagement
- Case studies and examples of Threads
- Upcoming features
- Review and Q&A
Threads
- History, background and purpose of Threads
- How to download and install the app
- Setting up a profile
- Threads tour – navigating the user interface
- A look at Threads’ main features
- Understanding the For You and Following feed: liking, reposting, replying to updates
- Practical exercise: Creating a thread
- How to find and connect with friends, contacts and influencers
- How to use Threads for business: branding, marketing, and customer engagement
- Case studies and examples of Threads
- Upcoming features
- Review and Q&A
This course has no formal examination or assessment. Instead, learners will develop and demonstrate their understanding through a series of practical exercises, hands-on activities and real-world social media scenarios completed throughout the training session. These activities are designed to reinforce learning and help delegates apply best practices for profile optimisation, audience engagement, content creation and community building on Threads. Learners will also explore how to participate in conversations effectively and understand how Threads connects to the wider Fediverse ecosystem. By applying these techniques during the course, delegates will gain the confidence to use Threads effectively for business, professional networking and audience engagement.
This course has no formal examination or assessment. Instead, learners will develop and demonstrate their understanding through a series of practical exercises, hands-on activities and real-world social media scenarios completed throughout the training session. These activities are designed to reinforce learning and help delegates apply best practices for profile optimisation, audience engagement, content creation and community building on Threads. Learners will also explore how to participate in conversations effectively and understand how Threads connects to the wider Fediverse ecosystem. By applying these techniques during the course, delegates will gain the confidence to use Threads effectively for business, professional networking and audience engagement.
- Half-day instructor-led training delivered by NILC’s experienced trainers
- Comprehensive course materials and presentation slides
- Course recording provided after the training session (virtual live delivery only)
- NILC course completion certificate
- Half-day instructor-led training delivered by NILC’s experienced trainers
- Comprehensive course materials and presentation slides
- Course recording provided after the training session (virtual live delivery only)
- NILC course completion certificate
This course has no formal prerequisites. Learners should be comfortable using social media platforms and have access to a Threads account. No previous experience with Threads is required.
This course has no formal prerequisites. Learners should be comfortable using social media platforms and have access to a Threads account. No previous experience with Threads is required.
Who is the Threads for Business course suitable for?
The course is suitable for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing and communications professionals, social media managers, content creators and professionals who want to build their personal or organisational presence on Threads.
Do I need previous experience using Threads?
No. No previous experience with Threads is required. You should be comfortable using social media platforms in general, but the course introduces Threads and its key features before moving on to business-focused strategies.
Do I need a Threads account before attending?
Yes. You should have access to a Threads account so that you can participate in the practical activities during the course. Having your account ready beforehand will allow you to get the most from the training.
Who is the Threads for Business course suitable for?
The course is suitable for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing and communications professionals, social media managers, content creators and professionals who want to build their personal or organisational presence on Threads.
Do I need previous experience using Threads?
No. No previous experience with Threads is required. You should be comfortable using social media platforms in general, but the course introduces Threads and its key features before moving on to business-focused strategies.
Do I need a Threads account before attending?
Yes. You should have access to a Threads account so that you can participate in the practical activities during the course. Having your account ready beforehand will allow you to get the most from the training.
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Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
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We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
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We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing and communications professionals, social media managers, content creators and professionals who want to build their personal or organisational presence on Threads.
No. No previous experience with Threads is required. You should be comfortable using social media platforms in general, but the course introduces Threads and its key features before moving on to business-focused strategies.
Yes. You should have access to a Threads account so that you can participate in the practical activities during the course. Having your account ready beforehand will allow you to get the most from the training.
You will learn how to set up and optimise your Threads presence, navigate the platform, create posts, find relevant people and conversations, engage with audiences and develop an effective content and engagement strategy for your business.
Threads can help businesses increase their visibility, build communities, engage directly with audiences and participate in relevant conversations. The course explores how the platform can support branding, marketing, customer engagement and professional networking.
Yes. You will explore techniques for creating effective Threads content and take part in a practical exercise to create your own thread. You will also learn how to start conversations and participate effectively in discussions others start.
Yes. The course explores how to find and connect with relevant contacts and influencers, participate in conversations, and develop an engagement strategy to increase your visibility and build a relevant audience.
Yes. The course has a strong practical focus and includes hands-on activities and real-world social media scenarios. You will practise using Threads and applying techniques for profile optimisation, content creation, audience engagement and community building.
Yes. The trainer can use examples relevant to your business sector and, where possible, provide advice relating to your specific organisation. For private or on-site group bookings, the training can also be customised around your organisation’s social media objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing and communications professionals, social media managers, content creators and professionals who want to build their personal or organisational presence on Threads.
No. No previous experience with Threads is required. You should be comfortable using social media platforms in general, but the course introduces Threads and its key features before moving on to business-focused strategies.
Yes. You should have access to a Threads account so that you can participate in the practical activities during the course. Having your account ready beforehand will allow you to get the most from the training.
You will learn how to set up and optimise your Threads presence, navigate the platform, create posts, find relevant people and conversations, engage with audiences and develop an effective content and engagement strategy for your business.
Threads can help businesses increase their visibility, build communities, engage directly with audiences and participate in relevant conversations. The course explores how the platform can support branding, marketing, customer engagement and professional networking.
Yes. You will explore techniques for creating effective Threads content and take part in a practical exercise to create your own thread. You will also learn how to start conversations and participate effectively in discussions others start.
Yes. The course explores how to find and connect with relevant contacts and influencers, participate in conversations, and develop an engagement strategy to increase your visibility and build a relevant audience.
Yes. The course has a strong practical focus and includes hands-on activities and real-world social media scenarios. You will practise using Threads and applying techniques for profile optimisation, content creation, audience engagement and community building.
Yes. The trainer can use examples relevant to your business sector and, where possible, provide advice relating to your specific organisation. For private or on-site group bookings, the training can also be customised around your organisation’s social media objectives.
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