Employability and Business: Digital Skills - Selling on Etsy and eBay

Duration: 1 Day

This practical one-day course is designed for anyone interested in selling products online through Etsy and eBay. Whether you are looking to turn a hobby into a small business, sell handmade items, promote creative work, or declutter unwanted goods, the course will provide an introduction to setting up and managing online listings effectively.

Learners will explore the key features of both platforms, including creating accounts, listing products, writing effective descriptions,
pricing items, taking appealing photographs, and understanding postage and delivery options. The course will also introduce basic strategies for attracting customers, managing sales, and providing good customer service.

Suitable for beginners, this course offers a supportive environment in which to develop digital confidence and gain practical knowledge of online selling. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how Etsy and eBay differ and identify which platform best suits their products and
goals.

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

• Understand the purpose and features of Etsy and eBay.

• Create and manage basic online selling accounts.

• Produce effective product listings using photographs, titles, and descriptions.

• Apply simple pricing and postage strategies.

• Understand the importance of customer service and seller reputation.

• Identify safe and secure practices for online selling.

• Develop confidence in using digital platforms to market and sell products online.

This course provides an accessible introduction to online selling, helping learners develop the digital skills and confidence needed to begin trading through Etsy, eBay, or other online marketplaces.

To ensure a good learning experience, courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we may need to cancel the course. We aim to give learners at least 7 days' notice
wherever possible.