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Social Media Marketing Courses

Social media marketing courses can help you learn content creation, audience engagement strategies, analytics interpretation, and campaign management. You can build skills in crafting compelling posts, optimizing ad spend, and measuring ROI on various platforms. Many courses introduce tools like Hootsuite for scheduling, Google Analytics for tracking performance, and Canva for designing eye-catching visuals, showing how these skills are applied in real campaigns.

Popular Social Media Marketing Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Order Processing, Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Loyalty, Search Engine Marketing, Order Management, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Journey Mapping, Content Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Campaign Performance Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Campaign Management, Data Presentation, Management Reporting, Performance Analysis, Marketing Operations, Business Reporting, Performance Measurement, Business Intelligence, Customer Insights, Return On Investment, Interactive Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Program Evaluation, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Policy Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Policy, Contract Management, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Project Design, Critical Thinking, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Action Oriented, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Market Strategy & Targeting

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Campaign Planning, Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Persona Development, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Priorities, Market Share, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Research, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Strategic Marketing, Substance Abuse, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Online Advertising, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Mitigation, FinTech, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Analytics, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Creative Design, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social media marketing courses

  • Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google: Google
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • Campaign Performance Analytics: Microsoft
  • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University: University of Michigan
  • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
  • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Market Strategy & Targeting: Microsoft

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