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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.


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Popular Social Media Marketing Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Education and Training

    4.6
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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Social Media Management, Facebook, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Power of Sport in American Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Civil Engineering, Transportation Operations, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Operational Analysis, Finance, Socioeconomics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Desigualdad e Informalidad de Países en Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Vulnerability

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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Internal Controls, Revenue Recognition, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Standard Accounting Practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Transaction Processing, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Journals

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    Coursera

    Enhancing Communication with Remind

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Ability To Meet Deadlines

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Innovation, Social Impact

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Columbia University

    Digital Case Method

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Digital pedagogy, Video Production, Storyboarding, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Case Studies, Cinematography, Media Production, Photography, Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Artificial Intelligence

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

  • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera
  • Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Desigualdad e Informalidad de Países en Desarrollo: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • 初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101): National Taiwan University
  • Enhancing Communication with Remind: Coursera
  • Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Virtual Teacher Final Project: University of California, Irvine

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