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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

    Universidad de Palermo

    Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Communication Planning, Business Planning, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Group Therapy, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Social Work, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Patient Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Parent Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Family Support, Communication Disorders, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Practical Marketing Research Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Business Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Case Studies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Marketing, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Methods, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Market Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Event Planning, Marketing and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Event Management, Competitive Analysis, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Brand Marketing, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Business Planning, Promotional Strategies, Promotions and Campaigns, Team Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, Branding

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: MarTech, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Data Integrity, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Analytics, Generative AI, Performance Measurement, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Viral Marketing: Strategy, Content & Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Drive Engagement, Shared Media, Marketing, Media and Communications, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Campaigns

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention, Logistic Regression

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Marketing Operations, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    4.6 stars, 165 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (165) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Hydrology, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lining, Communication Planning, Product Strategy, Marketing, Product Assortment, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Advertising Campaigns, Consumer Behaviour, Promotional Strategies, Market Opportunities, Writing

    4.8 stars, 738 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Strategic Marketing and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Management, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Leadership, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Value Propositions, Business Leadership, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Leadership, Marketing Psychology, Leadership and Management, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Consumer Lending

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing: Universidad de Palermo
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work: Sage Publications
  • Practical Marketing Research Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Event Planning, Marketing and Execution: EDUCBA
  • Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Viral Marketing: Strategy, Content & Distribution: EDUCBA
  • Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions: Emory University
  • Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Planning: Pearson
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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