This course is part of the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

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This course equips you with critical content creation and management skills. You’ll learn how to create effective social media posts and how to create a strong brand to help you build a social media presence. You’ll also learn how to establish an ongoing process to manage your content. This includes setting up a content calendar, managing and moderating your posts, analyzing data for insights and iteration, and how to increase post effectiveness. You will end the course with real-world application of your skills through a content management project.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: 
• Establish and manage a social media presence 
• Create a Facebook business page and an Instagram account for business
• Understand how and why to create content for social media 
• Create a brand, tone, and voice for a social media presence
• Manage a content calendar for your social media presence
• Evaluate the performance of your content on social media and to iterate and optimize the performance
• Create a content calendar for your social media presence
• Manage social media content using real world data

This course is intended for people who want to learn how to create and manage a business presence on social media, including creating content, interacting and engaging with customers on social media and evaluating the results of different posts.  

Learners don't need marketing experience, but they have basic internet navigation skills and are eager to participate and connect in social media.  Having a Facebook or Instagram account helps and ideally learners already completed course 1 (Introduction to Social Media Marketing) in this program.

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Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

Beginner Level

No experience is needed to start this course.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Social Media Marketing, the first course in this specialization.

Approx. 11 hours to complete

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What you will learn

How to establish and manage a social media presence
How to create a brand, tone, and voice for a social media presence
How to manage a content calendar for a social media presence
How to evaluate the performance of content on social media and how to iterate on that performance

Skills you will gain

Content Development
content management
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Marketing Content Development

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 2 of 6 in the

Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

Beginner Level

No experience is needed to start this course.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Social Media Marketing, the first course in this specialization.

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Anke Audenaert

CEO & Co-Founder Aptly, Adj. Professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Establish Your Presence

4 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 74 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

15 videos

Introduction to the Facebook Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate6mSocial Media Management Overview2mIntroduction to Anke Audenaert2mCareers in Digital Marketing5mEstablish Your Presence Overview45sSteps to Set Up a Social Media Presence6mEstablishing a Presence on Facebook3mEstablishing a Presence on Instagram3mWhat Is a Brand and Why You Need One11mThe EPIC Brand Framework6mBrand: Existence5mBrand: Purpose5mBrand: Identity7mBrand: Connection7mEstablish Your Presence Conclusion36s

7 readings

Social Media Management Syllabus10mHow to Be Successful in This Course10mProfessional Certificate Job Search Resources Overview10mUser Interface Note: Professional Certificate Content10mCommunity Guidelines10mCreate a Social Media Presence for Your Business10mBuilding a Brand Framework10m

2 practice exercises

Establish Your Social Media Presence Practice Quiz15mEstablish Your Presence Quiz10m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Social Media Content

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 60 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

11 videos

Social Media Content Overview42sThe Role of Content in Social Media5mAnatomy of a Social Media Post5mAnatomy of a Facebook Post6mAnatomy of an Instagram Post 6mThe Role of Text in Posts7mThe Role of Images in Posts6mThe Role of Video in Posts7mCreating a Post on Facebook6mCreating a Post on Instagram6m Social Media Content Conclusion37s

1 reading

Creating Compelling Social Media Content10m

2 practice exercises

Social Media Content Building Blocks Practice Quiz30mSocial Media Content Quiz10m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Social Media Content Management

4 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 91 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

14 videos

Social Media Content Management Overview44sIdentify What to Post8mTopics to Post About14mUsing Storyboards to Plan Your Content3mCreating a Storyboard5mWhat Makes Content Viral?6mUsing a Content Calendar6mCreating a Content Calendar9mRepurposing Content8mAuditing Content7mBuilding a Following on Social Media5mInteracting and Moderating on Social Media5mManaging Your Social Media Presence8mSocial Media Content Management Conclusion44s

3 readings

Facebook Page Roles and Permissions10mManage and Moderate Your Online Presence10mThree-Month Content Calendar Template10m

2 practice exercises

Manage Your Content Calendar Practice Quiz10mSocial Media Content Management Quiz10m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Evaluate Your Efforts

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 40 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

by SFOct 3, 2021

I felt I really learned a lot about social media. The instructor is an amazing person and she knows exactly how to explain, she gives a lot of examples. I recommend the course to everyone.

by ASNov 13, 2020

The best course on its category. I liked the DIY and peer assignments method and the useful exemples and explanations of the teacher. Can't wait to start the next course of this certification.

by TMOct 3, 2022

Comprehensive, clear, thorough, all around has been an EXCELLENT learning experience. I feel ready and fully equipped with the tools, knowledge, and excitement for my business. Thank you!

by ABApr 15, 2021

The course was very valuable to me. Anke makes it look simple and was very encouraging. I like her presentation of various tools and her simple explanations of concepts that I was unfamiliar with.

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About the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

Want to turn your passion for social media into a career? In this program, you’ll learn how to create a social media presence on Facebook and Instagram that people want to follow! Social media marketing jobs are amongst the most in-demand skills for organizations of all sizes. Whether you’re completely new to digital marketing or you’ve been tinkering with social media platforms for your own business, you’ve come to the right place. This six-course program designed by experts at Meta and Aptly will provide an introduction to digital marketing and all the major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and more to prepare you with the skills and tools needed to grow an engaging social community and run effective social media advertising.

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll: Get exclusive access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform that connects you with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs, as well as career support resources to help you with your job search. Earn both a Professional Certificate and the Meta Digital Marketing Associate Certification, showcasing your skills in social media marketing and the use of Meta Ads Manager to potential employers. The Professional Certificate is now ACE® recommended. You can learn more here. This specialization is also offered in Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Can I receive university credit for completing this course?
It is possible to receive university credit for completing the entire Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate. You can earn up to 2 college credits at participating colleges and universities nationwide for completing the certificate, because The Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate is now ACE® recommended. We’ll provide more information on how you can share proof of completion to your school once you complete the certificate program. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed. Read more about ACE Credit College & University Partnerships here.

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