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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, WordPress, Promotional Strategies, Content Marketing, Content Management Systems, Email Marketing, Workflow Management, Content Management, Calendar Management, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Human Centered Design, Teamwork, Motivational Skills, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Analytics, Performance Analysis, A/B Testing, Dashboard, Performance Metric, Content Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Self-Starter, Music, Branding, Open Mindset, Revenue Management, Social Media, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Regulations, Social Impact, Community Health, Stakeholder Communications, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Live Streaming, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Trend, Account Management, User Accounts, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours