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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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    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Data Visualization, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Predictive Modeling

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    Insper

    Introdução ao Marketing Analítico

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Market Research, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Business Metrics, Branding, Statistical Analysis, Brand Strategy

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    University of London

    Consumption, Marketing and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Culture, Data-Driven Marketing, Sustainable Business, Advertising, Environmental Issue, Digital Analysis, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Media

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Incentives

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Direct Selling, Business Marketing, Market Dynamics, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Revenue Management, Sales Management, Strategic Thinking, Coordination, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Retail Sales, Relationship Management

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    Sage Publications

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Group Therapy, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Social Work, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Patient Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Parent Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Family Support, Communication Disorders, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Market Research, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Digital Social Selling

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Marketing Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Technology Strategies, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Management, Business Analysis Tools, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    On-Premises Applications and Media Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, System Configuration, Cloud-Based Integration, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Application Deployment, Communication Systems, Systems Integration, Scalability, System Implementation, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, Email Automation, Real Time Data

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    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Channel Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Brand Awareness, Campaign Management, Brand Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Scheduling, Canva (Software), Email Marketing, Concision, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Branding, Social Media, Content Strategy, Communication, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introdução ao Marketing Analítico: Insper
  • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
  • Marketing Channel Incentives: Emory University
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work: Sage Publications
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Foundations of Digital Social Selling: LearnQuest
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder

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