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Use features in Canva
Use design tools to create a social media graphic
Prepare a graphic for publishing
By the end of this project, you will create a sample social media graphic for business. The graphic is shareable across your business’ social media platforms. You will be able to incorporate the color palette from your business style guide, in order to create brand recognition as part of your social media marketing strategy. This course will include an introduction to Canva, how to determine your canvas size for a social media post, incorporate images specific to your business into a social media post, and prepare a post for your social media channels. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Social Media
Marketing
Graphic Design
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Create a new Canva account.
Tour the Canva dashboard and templates.
Choose a project template and navigate the workspace.
Create content for a social media graphic.
Add text to a social media graphic.
Prepare your social media graphic for publishing.
Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required
In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step
by HD
Dec 16, 2020This course "Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs" was able to help me gain further insight into my Canva design journey. Thank you, Coursera and Stacey the Instructor.
by KA
Jul 27, 2020The course is very informative. The instructor divided the time perfectly on the right segments. Her elaboration was quite good too. I would rate 6 stars if possible
by CG
Oct 16, 2020Very easy to follow along and understand. I feel confident that with a little practice, creating eye-catching social media posts will be quick and easy.
by SB
Mar 6, 2021Practical for me because I started the "Canva Journey" on my own, discover this course and this course finished the journey for me and with me... so relieved
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