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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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    Free
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    École normale supérieure

    Cartographie thématique

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Desembaraço Aduaneiro

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Global Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Export Control, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Shipping and Receiving, Economics, Business Development, Payment Processing and Collection, Regulatory Documents, Document Management, Negotiation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    T

    The University of Sydney

    Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Interpersonal Communications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Curriculum Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Teaching, Persuasive Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Special Education, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Google Analytics, Marketing, Information Architecture, Social Media, User Experience, Generative AI

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Constructive Feedback, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cartographie thématique: École normale supérieure
  • Desembaraço Aduaneiro: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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