University of California, Davis

AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success Specialization

University of California, Davis

AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success Specialization

Create Smarter Social Media With AI.

Build practical AI workflows for social campaigns, content, and insights.

Andrew Brooks

Instructor: Andrew Brooks

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build AI-assisted campaign briefs with SMART goals, personas, KPIs, and QA checks

  • Create platform-ready posts, visuals, video scripts, alt text, and AI disclosure notes

  • Analyze LinkedIn metrics and sentiment to forecast performance and plan optimizations

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Specialization - 5 course series

AI Essentials for Social Media

AI Essentials for Social Media

Course 1, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use AI to ideate, draft, repurpose, plan campaigns, and review posts for brand voice, accuracy, and ethics.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Responsible AI
Category: Content Creation
Category: Ideation
Category: Content Scheduling
Category: Business Ethics
Category: AI literacy
Category: Generative AI
Category: Social Media
Category: Editing
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Social Media Marketing
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Social Media Management
Category: Generative AI Agents
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Campaign Management
Category: Social Media Campaigns
Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning

Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Set SMART goals, build customer and brand personas, draft an AI-assisted campaign brief, and run QA checks to reduce risk.

Skills you'll gain

Category: AI Enablement
Category: Persona Development
Category: Generative AI
Category: Marketing Materials
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Marketing
Category: Marketing Planning
Category: Personalized Campaigns
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Marketing Effectiveness
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Campaign Management
Category: Branding
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: Target Audience
Category: Social Media Campaigns
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Generative AI Agents
AI-Assisted Content Creation & Refinement

AI-Assisted Content Creation & Refinement

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Create, edit, and localize AI-assisted posts, images, and short videos, plus add alt text and AI disclosures to stay on-brand.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Content Creation
Category: AI powered creativity
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Category: Social Media Campaigns
Category: Photo Editing
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Copywriting
Category: TikTok
Category: Generative AI
Category: Video Editing
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Brand Management
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Writing
Category: Social Media Strategy
AI-Driven Micro-Influencer Strategy & Execution

AI-Driven Micro-Influencer Strategy & Execution

Course 4, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build an AI-assisted influencer plan, create cross-platform posts, forecast KPIs, test strategy variations, and pick a best-fit approach.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Forecasting
Category: Content Creation
Category: Persona Development
Category: Campaign Planning
Category: Data-Driven Marketing
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Personalized Campaigns
Category: Marketing Strategies
Category: Marketing Automation
Category: Digital Media Strategy
Category: AI Enablement
Category: Marketing Analytics
Category: Generative AI
Category: TikTok
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Content Performance Analysis
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: Campaign Management
Category: Social Media Campaigns
Analytics & Optimization Workshop (LinkedIn Focus)

Analytics & Optimization Workshop (LinkedIn Focus)

Course 5, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use AI to analyze sentiment and metrics, forecast engagement, compare platforms, and plan optimizations that stay true to your brand.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data-Driven Marketing
Category: Social Media Analytics
Category: Social Media Marketing
Category: Performance Reporting
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Social Media
Category: AI Integrations
Category: LinkedIn
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Social Media Management
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Analytics
Category: Content Performance Analysis
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Instagram
Category: Driving engagement
Category: User Feedback
Category: Content Optimization

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Andrew Brooks
University of California, Davis
6 Courses1,688 learners

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