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  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Washington

    Dynamic Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Aptly

    Search Advertising with Google

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Planning, Web Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Metrics, Augmented Reality, Consumer Behaviour

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    443 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    416 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    G

    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Customer Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Northwestern University

    Content, Advertising & Social IMC

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, A/B Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Facebook, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Channel, Digital Media Strategy, Policy Development, Instagram, Digital Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Google Ads Search Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    716 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular advertising courses

  • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
  • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
  • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Advertising: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera Project Network
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
  • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
  • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University

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