Master the data-driven approach to social media management that transforms scattered posting into strategic, measurable campaigns. This Short Course was created to help digital marketing professionals accomplish systematic content scheduling and performance optimization.

Optimize Social Media with Data-Driven Insights

Optimize Social Media with Data-Driven Insights
This course is part of Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics Specialization

Instructor: John Whitworth
Access provided by ExxonMobil
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What you'll learn
Strategic content scheduling with proper asset management and tracking codes creates a foundation for measurable social media success.
Performance analysis reviews engagement, reach, and content results to uncover optimization opportunities and improve outcomes.
Data-driven decision making in social media involves correlating content attributes with audience engagement to inform future content strategies.
Consistent measurement and optimization cycles enable continuous improvement of social media ROI and audience growth.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will master the foundational skills of systematic social media management by implementing professional scheduling tools to create structured content calendars with proper tracking and asset organization.
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Learners will develop expertise in systematic performance analysis by interpreting social media analytics data, identifying optimization opportunities, and creating actionable recommendations that improve campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.
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