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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Canva pour les débutants

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Cognitive flexibility, Energy and Utilities, Knowledge Transfer, Community Organizing, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Sustainable Systems, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Design, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, Scenario Testing

    4.7 stars, 304 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (304) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Advocacy, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Business Writing, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Planning

    4.7 stars, 540 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (540) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Affairs, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

    4.6 stars, 303 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (303) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Skillshare

    Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Logo Design, Social Media Content, Design Strategies, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Content Development and Management, Process Development, Style Guides, Oral Expression

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Campaign Tracking and Optimization Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Newsletters, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Pay Per Click Advertising, Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Advertising, Performance Metric, Google Ads, Driving engagement, Marketing Channel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Management, Content Strategy, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Multilingualism, Adult Learning Principles, Literacy, Language Competency, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Language Learning, Course Development, Intercultural Competence, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Communication, Analysis, Writing

    4.7 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Kanban Principles, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (185) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social media marketing courses

  • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera
  • Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
  • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera
  • Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process: HubSpot Academy
  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan
  • Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand: Skillshare
  • Digital Campaign Tracking and Optimization Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder

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