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Social Media Marketing Courses

Social media marketing courses can help you learn content creation, audience engagement strategies, analytics interpretation, and campaign management. You can build skills in crafting compelling posts, optimizing ad spend, and measuring ROI on various platforms. Many courses introduce tools like Hootsuite for scheduling, Google Analytics for tracking performance, and Canva for designing eye-catching visuals, showing how these skills are applied in real campaigns.

Popular Social Media Marketing Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of London

    Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems

    4.4 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, Pedagogy, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Writing, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 183 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (183) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community Development, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Health, Health Information Management, Data Literacy, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Communication, Informatics, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    How To Create A Great Marketing Plan And Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Growth Strategies, Business Marketing, Digital Advertising, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Customer Retention

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Marketing, Global Marketing, Culture Transformation, Organizational Structure, Diversity Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Human Resource Management, Coordination

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para estudiantes.

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Open Mindset, Diversity Awareness, Trustworthiness, Social Impact, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Community Development, Personal Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Media Training -Radio How to Speak Effectively on the Radio

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Media and Communications, Composure, Oral Expression, Electronic Media, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Concision, Rapport Building, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para profesionales.

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Drive Engagement, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Outreach, Accountability, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Environment and Resource Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Product Strategy, Strategic Communication, Brand Awareness, Digital Marketing, Communication Strategies, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns

    4.5 stars, 492 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (492) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Otimizando o Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Return On Investment, Media Planning, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance Reporting, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Marketing Communications, Customer Retention

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Preparando o Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Customer Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Brand Strategy, Agile Methodology, Journey Mapping, Branding, Storytelling, Consumer Behaviour, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Responsible AI, Brand Management, Branding, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social media marketing courses

  • Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR: University of London
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
  • How To Create A Great Marketing Plan And Marketing Strategy: Alex Genadinik
  • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para estudiantes.: Pearson International Higher Education
  • Media Training -Radio How to Speak Effectively on the Radio: Packt
  • MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para profesionales.: Pearson International Higher Education
  • Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants: IESE Business School
  • Otimizando o Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração

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