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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

    Use AI Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI literacy, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Recognizing Others, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Safety Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Operations, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Product Assortment, Operational Analysis, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Governance, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Student Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Teaching, Culture, Digital pedagogy, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Family Support, digital literacy, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Customer Journey Mapping 

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Data Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Campaign Management, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Upselling, Customer Relationship Management, Personalized Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Planning, Email Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Systems Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Ultimate SEO Course

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Content Optimization, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, WordPress, Web Content, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Earned Media, AI Workflows, Auditing, Technical Communication, Core Data (Software)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the USA

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Case Law, Data Access, Data Security, Digital Communications, Public Safety and National Security, Public Policies, Security Management, Security Strategy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prompt Patterns, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Interactive Design, Digital pedagogy, Design Strategies, Design

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Use AI Responsibly: Google
  • Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations: IE Business School
  • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet: Coursera
  • Microsoft Customer Journey Mapping : Microsoft
  • Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Ultimate SEO Course: Starweaver

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