A CamerAcademy instructor points out framing on a phone mounted on a tripod while participants look on during a Content Training session

Social Media Content Course · Queenstown, Cromwell & Dunedin

Everything you need is already in your pocket.

A four-week, phone-based social media course for business owners who want to post it themselves.

Pick Queenstown, Cromwell or Dunedin at checkout. 3.2% card fee, full refund up to 7 days before you start. Details

Who it's for

Business owners, people running their own Instagram or Facebook, anyone who wants to post properly on social media.

If you're the one posting for your business, or you know you should be, this is built for you. No agency middleman, no waiting on someone else's schedule.

How it works

It's a four-week loop, not a straight line. Each week teaches its own skill, so you can start on whichever week comes up next and the loop brings you back around. Nobody's behind.

In 40 seconds

"You need to create content for your business. Not what you wanted to hear, I know."

One skill a week, on a loop: capture, cut, strategy and speed. Start any week and you'll never fall behind.

Small groups, real feedback on your content. Book a class.

Content Training in action

Real social media training, real people

Three Content Training participants reviewing shots together on their phones
An instructor sketches a shot list on a whiteboard during a Content Training session
Close-up over the shoulder of a participant reviewing a shot on their phone during a shoot
A CamerAcademy instructor talking through a phone-filming setup, mid-explanation
The four weeks

Shoot, edit and post content for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Capture

Shoot it well

Framing, light and movement, all on the phone that's already in your pocket.

Cut

Edit it fast

Pacing, sound and cutting for how people actually watch. No late nights required.

Strategy

Know what to post

What to post on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, why, and how often, building a cadence you'll actually keep up.

Speed

Do it quicker

Getting from shoot to post fast, so content stops eating your week.

Logistics

Social media training in Queenstown, Cromwell and Dunedin

Same evening, same twelve seats, same four week loop, whichever town you sit it in. Pick the one that fits your week.

Queenstown

Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm

45 Camp Street, Queenstown

With Dave Maguire

Cromwell

Thursdays, 7–8:30pm

Venue details come with your enrolment

With Dave Maguire

Dunedin New

Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm

Venue details come with your enrolment

With Pete Vendt of IEIM

Opening now. Tell me you want a seat and I'll come back with the venue and the first date.

Group sizeMax 12
GearPhone is all you need
Length90 minutes
FormatFour week loop, start any week
Proof

Business owners running their own social media

All six run their own business, which is exactly who this is built for.

Georgia RoutledgeContent Training

"Such a great course, really helpful information for someone like myself starting a new business venture and knowing the bare minimum about how to create advertising content, highly recommend."

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JennaGlam Camping Queenstown · Content Training

"Really enjoyed the Social Media content course and learnt so much in a short space of time. Dave is very knowledgeable, supportive and person focused. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to learn or upskill. A must for a small business owner like myself!"

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Nicole CoetzeeContent Training

"Perfect for those wanting to open your own business! Easy to follow and David is great at answering questions, even the silly ones!"

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Carly AlarconContent Training

"I did the Content Training Workshop and honestly, I learned so much! My main goal was to be able to create good quality reels for my business, and Dave gave me the skills and confidence to actually do it."

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Natalie WendellWendell Property · Content Training

"Awesome training by a really knowledgeable guy! Dave will meet you where you are and his knowledge and patience has been invaluable for my business!"

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Wioleta Nowak DoyleQueenstown Hair · Content Training

"I just finished the 4-week course at CamerAcademy and really enjoyed it. It was fun and super informative, and I learned a few new skills I can use right away. Dave is excellent at explaining things in a clear, easy way. If you find social media confusing, he's the one to help you understand it."

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In her own words

"I didn't even know what a story was."

Four weeks later, she is the one making the Reels.

See what Julie has been posting since the course on Instagram at @sol_jewels_nz.

JulieContent Training
Just finished

"It doesn't need to be complicated. It can be quite simple and effective."

Mandy finished her four weeks in Queenstown this month. Her Google review: "Dave is very welcoming and knowledgeable. This is a great way to learn new skills whatever your skill level is."

Read Mandy's story.

Mandy ErskineContent Training, Queenstown

5.0 average across 18 reviews on Google.

Questions

Before your first night

Do I need a camera?

No. This is phone only, start to finish. If you've got a smartphone from the last few years, you're set.

Do I need to be on social already?

No. Some people come in with an account that's never posted, others come in already posting and want to do it properly. Both are welcome.

What if I'm not confident on camera?

Most people aren't at the start. We build up from filming your product or your work, not your face, until you're ready for more.

Can I start mid-loop?

Yes. It's a loop, not a straight line. Start on whichever week comes up next and you'll cycle back round to the start.

Who teaches the Dunedin class?

Pete Vendt, who runs IEIM in Dunedin. He's a photographer and cinematographer, and he teaches the same four week loop I teach in Queenstown and Cromwell.

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Ready to post it yourself?

Tell me which town suits you and I'll send your enrolment details for the next loop.

Paying by card adds a 3.2% card fee. Prefer bank transfer? Book a class and I'll send your enrolment details. Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before your class starts. Booking and refunds

Dave Maguire, Founder