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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 California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Google Gemini, Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Gemini, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Responsible AI, Performance Measurement, AI literacy, Web Analytics and SEO, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Large Language Modeling, Content Strategy

    3.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Leadership & Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, People Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Communication

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Alex Genadinik

    Strategy For A YouTube Show For A Personal Brand - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Digital Publishing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media, Production Schedule, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Driving engagement, Commercialization, Growth Strategies, Guest Relations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Créer des visuels Instagram pour entreprises avec PicMonkey

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Digital Publishing, Graphical Tools, Branding, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Communication Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Effectiveness, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Team Performance Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Ethics, Team Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    The Strategist's Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Asset Management

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Product Development, Product Improvement, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Product Testing, Customer Engagement, Communication, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Créez du contenu de sensibilisation sur Facebook avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Content Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Sales: Foundations for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Training, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Consultative Selling, Sales Operations, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Ethics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    ‎ استراتيجيات التسعير | Pricing Strategies ‎

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Dynamics, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Revenue Forecasting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Edureka
  • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
  • Strategy For A YouTube Show For A Personal Brand - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Créer des visuels Instagram pour entreprises avec PicMonkey: Coursera
  • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Gestão de produtos digitais: Princípios básicos modernos: University of Virginia
  • Créez du contenu de sensibilisation sur Facebook avec Canva: Coursera

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