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There are 2 modules in this course
This social media marketing course equips you with the skills to build, optimize, and scale your brand across major social platforms. Begin with foundational concepts, including brand management, buyer personas, storytelling, content planning, and key social media metrics, supported by real-world case studies from Nike, KFC, and Starbucks.
Next, dive into platform-specific execution for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Pinterest. Learn how to create and optimize ads, leverage AI-driven algorithms, use Meta Business Suite, YouTube Shorts, Canva, LinkedIn profile tools, X Pro, and Pinterest Business Hub. You’ll also master campaign planning, content calendars, analytics, and social listening to track sentiment, refine strategy, and boost engagement across B2B, B2C, and D2C segments.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Build & Execute Platform Strategies: Create tailored plans for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Pinterest
- Create & Optimize Content: Design posts, videos, ads, and engagement-driven brand assets
- Analyze & Improve Performance: Use metrics, targeting, and social listening tools for data-driven decisions
- Plan & Scale Campaigns: Use calendars, tools, and automation to manage multi-platform social media campaigns
Ideal for beginners, entrepreneurs, creators, and marketers looking to develop real-world social media expertise, no prior experience required.
This two-module Social Media Marketing program prepares you for entry-level digital marketing and e-commerce roles. You'll learn to attract and engage customers through various social channels and drive transactions. Guided by industry experts, you'll engage in hands-on activities and real-world examples that simulate common digital marketing tasks, building practical skills.
What's included
127 videos10 assignments
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127 videos•Total 426 minutes
Social Media Marketing Introduction•4 minutes
What Will You Learn•2 minutes
Introduction to Social Media Marketing Overview•1 minute
Current Trends in Digital and Social Media•2 minutes
Social Brand Management•3 minutes
Social Brand Management Case Study•1 minute
Engaging Users Through Social Channels•3 minutes
Significance and Role of Social Media•4 minutes
Social Media Marketing Benefits Goals and Elements•3 minutes
Search Engine Optimization Search Engine Marketing and Social Media Marketing•2 minutes
Defining and Creating a Buyer Persona•3 minutes
Introduction to Social Media Strategy•1 minute
Elements of Social Media Strategy•3 minutes
Social Media •3 minutes
Content Media Types and Storytelling•3 minutes
Case Study Nikes Play For The World Campaign•1 minute
Case Study KFCs Michelin Impossible Campaign•2 minutes
Case Study Starbucks Social Media Engagement•2 minutes
Key Social Media Metrics•2 minutes
Organic Posting•3 minutes
Quick Recap•3 minutes
Introduction to Facebook Page and Posts•1 minute
Meta Moving to AI-Recommended Content•2 minutes
Facebook Feed Algorithm•2 minutes
Ranking Facebook Feeds Using ML Algorithm•2 minutes
Facebook Elements•3 minutes
Demo Creating Facebook Business Page•6 minutes
Demo Switching Profiles•4 minutes
Demo Facebook Business Page Optimization Top Menu•10 minutes
Demo Facebook Business Page Optimization Edit Options•11 minutes
Demo Facebook Business Page Optimization Manage Page•7 minutes
Types of Posts•3 minutes
Demo Creating Facebook Business Page Post•4 minutes
Demo Scheduling a Facebook Business Page Post•9 minutes
Demo Facebook Page Plugin•3 minutes
Quick Recap•2 minutes
Facebook Business Page Optimization - Manage Page •7 minutes
Facebook Business Page Optimization - Top Menu•10 minutes
Introduction to Instagram Posts•1 minute
Instagram Reels•3 minutes
Influencer Marketing on Instagram•3 minutes
Quick Recap•1 minute
Spotlight•2 minutes
Introduction to Facebook and Instagram Ads•2 minutes
Meta Business Suite•1 minute
Demo Creating Your Meta Business Manager Account•1 minute
Demo Creating and Adding Business Pages•5 minutes
Facebook Ads Algorithm•2 minutes
Meta Ads Goals and Campaign Objectives•3 minutes
Types of Meta Ads•3 minutes
Facebook Ads Structure•1 minute
Demo Setting up Facebook Audience Targeting•10 minutes
Overview and Growth of Followers on Pinterest•2 minutes
Integrating Website with Pinterest Account•1 minute
Creating a Pin and a Board•2 minutes
Creating a Business Hub on Pinterest•2 minutes
Quick Recap•2 minutes
Introduction to Social Media Calendar•1 minute
Essential Elements of Social Media Calendar•3 minutes
Social Media Planning Tools and Templates•1 minute
Social Media Strategy Start-Ups B2B Segment•3 minutes
Social Media Strategy B2C and D2C Segments•1 minute
Quick Recap•2 minutes
Introduction to Social Listening and Monitoring•1 minute
Social Listening and Its Benefits•2 minutes
Case Studies How Brands Leverage Social Listening•2 minutes
Examples How Brands Leverage Social Listening•2 minutes
Social Listening and Monitoring Tools•2 minutes
Quick Recap•2 minutes
Spotlight•2 minutes
10 assignments•Total 120 minutes
Quiz on Social Media Marketing Overview•10 minutes
Quiz on Facebook Page and Posts•15 minutes
Quiz on Instagram Posts•10 minutes
Quiz on Facebook and Instagram Ads•15 minutes
Quiz on YouTube Marketing•10 minutes
Quiz on LinkedIn Marketing•20 minutes
Quiz on X Marketing•10 minutes
Quiz on Pinterest Marketing•10 minutes
Quiz on Social Media Calendar•10 minutes
Quiz on Social Listening and Monitoring•10 minutes
Assessment for Social Media Marketing
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This two-module Social Media Marketing program prepares you for entry-level digital marketing and e-commerce roles. You'll learn to attract and engage customers through various social channels and drive transactions. Guided by industry experts, you'll engage in hands-on activities and real-world examples that simulate common digital marketing tasks, building practical skills.
What's included
2 assignments
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2 assignments•Total 240 minutes
Assessment for Social Media Marketing 1•120 minutes
Assessment for Social Media Marketing 2•120 minutes
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You’ll learn social media strategy, content creation, ad setup, analytics, campaign planning, audience engagement, social listening, and platform-specific marketing for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Pinterest.
Does this course cover paid advertising and organic marketing?
Yes. You’ll learn both organic content strategies and paid ads, including Meta Ads, YouTube Ads, LinkedIn Ads, X Ads, and promoted content on Pinterest.
Will I learn using real tools?
Absolutely. You’ll use tools like Meta Business Suite, Canva, Powtoon, Crystal, Lusha, GetEmail, X Pro, Pinterest Business Hub, and social listening platforms.
What platforms are covered in this course?
Facebook, Instagram, Meta Ads, YouTube, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Pinterest, plus cross-platform planning, analytics, and tracking.
Does the course include hands-on projects?
Yes. Each module includes demos, real brand examples, and practical exercises to help you apply what you learn immediately.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. 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 Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, 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.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.