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.

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Product Knowledge, Merchandise Displays, E-Commerce, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Target Audience, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Instagram, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Social Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, File Management, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Media Production, Verbal Communication Skills, Performing Arts, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Live Streaming, Media Production
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, TikTok, Scheduling, Social Media, Billing, Systems Integration, Facebook, Dashboard, Instagram, Business Software, Pinterest, Marketing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Concision, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Editing, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Proofreading, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months