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Social Media Automation using Python
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Social Media Automation using Python

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Recall WhatsApp toolkit installation steps

  • Explore Gmail-SMTP linking

  • Implement a solution to schedule and send automated WhatsApp messages

  • Examine the data fetched from YouTube channels and playlists

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September 2024

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the instructor, highlighting his experience and credentials in the field of social media automation and AI sciences. We will also go over the course prerequisites to prepare you for the journey ahead. Finally, we'll outline the course content, providing a comprehensive overview of the topics and skills you will gain throughout the course.

What's included

2 videos1 reading

In this module, we will explore the automation of WhatsApp using Python. We'll begin with an introduction to the toolkit and its installation, followed by learning to schedule and send messages to both individuals and groups. You will also master sending images, both with and without captions, and understand the prerequisites for sending messages to groups. Additionally, we'll cover extra features such as scheduling and posting images to maximize your WhatsApp automation capabilities.

What's included

8 videos

In this module, we will focus on automating email tasks using Python. You will start by learning how to link your Gmail account with SMTP to facilitate email automation. Then, we'll dive into creating email bodies using the MIMEmultipart function and sending these emails programmatically. Finally, you'll understand how to attach files to your emails and set necessary parameters, enhancing your ability to automate comprehensive email tasks.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the concept of scheduling tasks using Python. You'll start by learning how to install and import the scheduling library necessary for automating various tasks. Then, we will delve into coding a simple scheduler, which will help automate tasks such as sending emails. By the end of this module, you'll be able to create schedules and automate the execution of tasks, streamlining your workflow effectively.

What's included

4 videos

In this module, we will cover automating YouTube tasks using Python. You will start by learning how to install and configure the YouTube library package. Next, we'll focus on creating and using API keys to access various YouTube data. This includes fetching channel information, playlist details, and video data. We will also cover displaying this information in a user-friendly format. Finally, we'll work on a hands-on project to consolidate the skills learned in this module.

What's included

11 videos

In this module, we will delve into automating tasks on Facebook using Python. You will begin by learning how to install and configure the Facebook SDK. We will then cover creating access tokens necessary for automation. The module includes practical lessons on posting content, commenting, and deleting posts on Facebook. We will culminate the learning experience with a project that demonstrates the comprehensive use of these automation skills in real-world scenarios.

What's included

8 videos2 assignments

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