Advertising courses can help you learn campaign strategy, audience targeting, creative development, and media planning. You can build skills in copywriting, brand management, and analytics to measure campaign effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Google Ads, social media platforms, and analytics software, showing how these resources can enhance your advertising efforts and optimize outreach.

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Facebook, Instagram, Paid media, Bidding, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Research, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Diversity, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Operations, Marketing Effectiveness, MarTech, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Advertising, Text Mining, Data Ethics, Brand Management, Responsible AI, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Paid media, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Persona Development, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Marketing Materials, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Copywriting, Writing, Professional Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Data Ethics, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Automation, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, A/B Testing, Smart Goals, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Communication Planning, Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Campaigns, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Promotions and Campaigns, Public Relations, Communication Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Paid media, Marketing, Communication, Business Strategy, Business Communication, Business Process
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Copywriting, Campaign Management, Information Privacy, Target Audience, Data Collection, Brand Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Advertising courses on Coursera provide learners with a wide array of skills necessary for successful advertising campaigns in various media:
Advertising courses on Coursera are designed to accommodate learners at all levels:
Courses are structured to provide foundational knowledge and then build up to more complex concepts and practices. ‎
Participants in Advertising courses on Coursera can earn several types of credentials that enhance their career prospects:
These credentials are valuable for professionals looking to advance their careers in advertising, marketing, and related fields.‎
Skills acquired from Advertising courses can lead to numerous career paths within the marketing and communication industries:
Proficiency in advertising is crucial for driving business growth and creating impactful brand interactions in today's competitive market. ‎