This course offers a comprehensive guide to using Instagram for business, covering everything from setting up a professional profile to advanced strategies like ads and analytics. You will learn how to engage with your audience, create content that converts, and harness Instagram's powerful marketing tools.

Instagram For Business For Dummies
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Set up a professional Instagram business profile
Create engaging content using photos, Stories, and Reels
Use Instagram analytics to track and improve performance
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septembre 2026
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This module covers the process of installing and accessing Instagram across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and web browsers. It explains platform-specific steps and highlights the functional differences between app and web versions. Learners will gain the ability to navigate Instagram's accessibility options in different environments.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 16 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Instagram Has Android Covered, Too•5 minutes
- No App? No Problem: Instagram Is on the Web•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Getting Started with Instagram•16 minutes
This module teaches learners how to create and optimize a professional Instagram business profile. It covers selecting a relevant username, designing an engaging profile photo, and writing an effective bio that increases visibility and engagement. Learners will also explore the benefits of upgrading to a business profile.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 23 minutes
- Introduction•8 minutes
- Choosing a profile photo that attracts customers•5 minutes
- Formatting your bio•5 minutes
- Taking Advantage of a Business Profile Upgrade•5 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Your Instagram Profile Setup•16 minutes
This module covers strategies for aligning content with business goals, developing a content calendar, and using analytics to improve Instagram marketing efforts. Learners will gain insights into branding, content planning, and audience engagement on social media platforms.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 17 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Envisioning your look•6 minutes
- Determining post content•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 14 minutes
- Brand Strategy and Audience Engagement•14 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of capturing, editing, and sharing high-quality photos on Instagram. It covers key aspects such as using editing tools, saving changes, and posting content effectively. Learners will gain practical skills to enhance their visual storytelling and engage with their audience.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 34 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Tweaking with the editing tools•7 minutes
- Saving your changes (or not)•15 minutes
- Posting Your Photos: Ta Da!•7 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Photo Sharing on Social Media•16 minutes
This module provides strategies for growing an authentic Instagram presence by leveraging contact lists, search tools, and community engagement. Learners will discover how to evaluate follower quality and make informed decisions about following and being followed. It also covers techniques for finding relevant accounts and building a supportive online community.
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1 vidéo5 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 lectures•Total 21 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Finding New Friends•5 minutes
- Letting Instagram suggest users to you•5 minutes
- Deciding Whom to Follow Back•4 minutes
- Finding Your Insta-Squad•4 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Building Meaningful Connections on Instagram•16 minutes
This module covers strategies for responsible content sharing on Instagram, ways to engage followers through comments, and tools for managing inappropriate interactions. Learners will gain practical skills in fostering positive online communication and maintaining a respectful digital presence.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 18 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Garnering Comments•4 minutes
- Deciding to respond or delete•4 minutes
- Reporting Commenters When All Else Fails•4 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Navigating Instagram's Sharing and Commenting Features•16 minutes
This module covers the essential features of Instagram Direct for private communication, including sending media, using GIFs and stickers, and leveraging AI-generated images. Learners will gain practical skills in managing direct messages and optimizing customer interactions through Instagram's private messaging tools.
Inclus
1 vidéo6 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 lectures•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Sending Photos and Videos Privately•4 minutes
- Sharing GIFs and Stickers•3 minutes
- Imagine•4 minutes
- Replying to a Direct Message•3 minutes
- Notes•5 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Instagram Direct Communication•16 minutes
This module covers strategies for effective hashtag usage, including research techniques, best practices, and analytics tools to improve post visibility and audience engagement on social media platforms.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 18 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Following Hashtag Best Practices•5 minutes
- Tracking hashtag analytics•5 minutes
- Discovering what the cool kids are doing (influencer hashtags)•5 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Hashtag Strategies•16 minutes
This module covers the essentials of creating effective Instagram ads, including choosing the right ad formats, designing visually compelling content, and leveraging audience demographics to enhance ad performance and reach.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 17 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Stories ad•3 minutes
- Using an Effective Ad Strategy•8 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Effective Advertising on Instagram•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of creating and optimizing Instagram ads using both the mobile app and Meta Ads Manager. It covers essential steps like setting up ad accounts, designing ad content, and measuring campaign performance. Learners will gain practical skills to run effective social media advertising campaigns.
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1 vidéo5 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo
- Overview•0 minutes
5 lectures•Total 18 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Using Ads Manager to Create an Ad•5 minutes
- Creating the ad•4 minutes
- A/B Testing•3 minutes
- Measuring Your Ad Results•3 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Instagram Ad Performance•16 minutes
This module covers the essential steps for planning, designing, and executing successful Instagram contests. Learners will gain practical knowledge on setting clear goals, selecting effective hashtags, and managing contest logistics to maximize engagement and results.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Planning a Successful Contest•5 minutes
- Choosing a hashtag•6 minutes
- Executing a Winning Contest•4 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Contest Creation and Management•16 minutes
This module explores strategies for integrating Instagram into a broader marketing strategy. It covers how to embed Instagram content on websites and promote it through printed materials to ensure consistent brand presence across platforms. Learners will gain practical skills for maximizing cross-platform visibility.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 14 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Including Instagram on Your Website•5 minutes
- Promoting Instagram on Printed Materials•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Marketing Channel Integration and Social Media Strategy•16 minutes
This module provides an overview of Instagram analytics tools and strategies for tracking marketing performance. Learners will explore engagement metrics, growth analysis, and how to compare third-party apps for optimized strategy development.
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1 vidéo2 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
2 lectures•Total 9 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Your Tools•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Instagram Analytics for Business Growth•16 minutes
This module explores the features and functionality of Instagram Stories, focusing on how to create, customize, and share engaging content both publicly and privately. Learners will gain practical skills in using text, images, and direct messaging to enhance their Instagram presence.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 17 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Getting Started•5 minutes
- Adding a Text Post•3 minutes
- Using Direct Messages to Send a Story•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Exploring Instagram Stories Features•16 minutes
This module covers how to enhance Instagram stories using text, tags, stickers, and face filters to boost engagement and creativity. Learners will gain practical skills in utilizing interactive tools to make their content more dynamic and visually appealing.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Adding Text and Username Tags•5 minutes
- Stickers and Tags•4 minutes
- Making Funny Faces with Face Filters•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Enhancing Visual Content with Instagram Tools•16 minutes
This module explores creative ways to enhance stories using visual elements like stickers, doodles, text, and animations. Learners will discover how to personalize content and increase engagement through expressive design choices. It covers practical techniques for combining visual and textual elements effectively.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 15 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- GIFs, sliders, emojis, and more•5 minutes
- Picture in picture for the fun of it•5 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Creative Storytelling Techniques•16 minutes
This module teaches learners how to use Instagram highlights to preserve and organize stories on their profiles. It covers setting up highlight galleries, customizing covers and names, and managing content within highlights for a more engaging and professional profile presence.
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1 vidéo2 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
2 lectures•Total 8 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Adding Content to a Highlight•3 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Highlight Customization and Organization•16 minutes
This module explores the process of going live on Instagram, focusing on timing, audience engagement, and effective interaction during live broadcasts. Learners will gain practical insights into maximizing viewer participation and creating engaging live content.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 9 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Knowing When to Go Live•3 minutes
- Acknowledging Live Followers•3 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Instagram Live Essentials•16 minutes
This module provides an in-depth look at Instagram Reels, covering their functionality, business applications, and best practices for creating engaging video content. Learners will understand how to leverage Reels to enhance their social media presence and connect with audiences effectively.
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1 vidéo1 lecture1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
1 lecture•Total 4 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
1 devoir•Total 14 minutes
- Navigating Instagram Reels•14 minutes
This module guides learners through the entire process of creating engaging Reels, from preproduction planning to post-production editing and collaboration with other accounts. It covers essential techniques like recording multiple clips, applying filters, using dual-screen features, and leveraging collaborations to grow an audience. Learners will gain practical skills to produce high-quality, creative video content on the platform.
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1 vidéo5 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 lectures•Total 23 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Recording multiple clips•5 minutes
- Filtering with effects•5 minutes
- Using dual screens•5 minutes
- Collaborating with Another Business•3 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Building an Effective Reels Strategy•16 minutes
This module covers the process of setting up and managing a broadcast channel, focusing on sending updates, engaging with audiences, and understanding the platform's features without algorithmic interference. Learners will gain practical knowledge on how to effectively use broadcast channels for communication.
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1 vidéo2 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
2 lectures•Total 9 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- Sending Updates to Your Broadcast Channel•6 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Starting Your Own Broadcast Channel•16 minutes
This module equips learners with the skills to diagnose and resolve common Instagram issues on both iOS and Android devices. It covers troubleshooting techniques for login problems, app performance, and account disablements, as well as steps to effectively communicate with Instagram support.
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1 vidéo4 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 lectures•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Unfreezing an installation on your iPhone or iPad•8 minutes
- Dealing with a disabled account•4 minutes
- Nothing Is Working … Now What?•5 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Navigating Instagram Technical Challenges•16 minutes
This module explores how to access and utilize various support resources for Instagram, including in-app help, the Instagram website, and external social media communities. Learners will discover how to engage with online forums and understand the integration of Instagram with other platforms. The module emphasizes practical strategies for finding and leveraging support resources effectively.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 10 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Tapping Social Media•3 minutes
- Joining a Community•3 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Navigating Instagram Support and Safety•16 minutes
This module explores successful Instagram strategies by analyzing real-world brand accounts. Learners will gain insights into content creation, engagement tactics, and brand visibility techniques. The focus is on applying best practices through case studies of top-performing accounts.
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1 vidéo3 lectures1 devoir
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 9 minutes
- Introduction•3 minutes
- RPMItalian•3 minutes
- LaJollaMom•3 minutes
1 devoir•Total 16 minutes
- Instagram Brand Engagement and Strategy Insights•16 minutes
This module provides learners with practical strategies for finding creative inspiration on Instagram. It covers analyzing competitors, studying professional photographers, and using hashtags effectively to boost engagement and visibility. Learners will gain actionable insights to elevate their content strategy.
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1 vidéo3 lectures2 devoirs
1 vidéo•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 lectures•Total 11 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Spy on Your Competitors•3 minutes
- Look to Photographers•4 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 116 minutes
- The Instagram For Business For Dummies Final Assessment•100 minutes
- Exploring Sources of Inspiration on Social Media•16 minutes
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