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    Social media marketing courses can help you learn how to build brand presence, engage audiences, and drive results across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Data Visualization, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear plantillas para vender utilizando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Promotional Strategies, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Design Elements And Principles, Promotional Materials, Product Promotion, Creative Design, Design, Visual Design, Project Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Knowledge, Graphical Tools, Selling Techniques

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      Email Etiquette

      Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, ChatGPT, Proofreading, Communication, Time Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Prioritization, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Lead Scoring and Identification

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Sales Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Sales Prospecting, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Connectez vos outils à Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Business Software, Systems Integration, Business Communication, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      HubSpot Academy

      إدارة العملاء المحتملين باستخدام HubSpot

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, HubSpot CRM, Sales Management, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Dashboard, Marketing Automation, Service Level Agreement, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Business Metrics, Email Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un Business Model Canva avec Mural

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Telecommuting, Value Propositions, Collaborative Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Remplir les commandes sur Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Payment Processing, Order Fulfillment, Order Processing, Product Knowledge, E-Commerce, Selling Techniques, Shipping and Receiving, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      신재생 에너지와 녹색기업가 정신

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Planning, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Market Opportunities, Business Development, Investment Banking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية جمع المال لمحاربة الاستغلال عبر أدوات فيسبوك للتبرعات

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Justice

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing 2

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Proofreading, Writing, Content Creation, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, ChatGPT, Analysis, Data Ethics, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Get started with Piktochart : Coursera Project Network
    • Cómo crear plantillas para vender utilizando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
    • GenAI for Lead Scoring and Identification: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Connectez vos outils à Slack: Coursera Project Network
    • إدارة العملاء المحتملين باستخدام HubSpot: HubSpot Academy
    • Créer un Business Model Canva avec Mural: Coursera Project Network
    • Remplir les commandes sur Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • 신재생 에너지와 녹색기업가 정신: Duke University
    • كيفية جمع المال لمحاربة الاستغلال عبر أدوات فيسبوك للتبرعات: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn Social Media Marketing?

    Social media marketing is the strategy of using platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and others to connect with audiences, build brands, and drive engagement. It’s a critical skill in today’s digital economy, where businesses rely on social channels for visibility and growth. Learning social media marketing empowers you to create content, analyze performance, and grow a presence that makes an impact.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Social Media Marketing

    Top courses include Meta’s Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and offerings from Northwestern University and the Digital Marketing Institute. You can learn how to build strategies, create content, grow audiences, and run campaigns on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.‎

    Yes. Many courses can be audited for free, giving you access to videos and reading materials. If you want to complete assignments and earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You can learn how to create social media strategies, schedule posts, manage ad campaigns, use analytics tools, and tailor content for different platforms. Some courses also include hands-on projects and tools used in real-world marketing roles.‎

    No experience is required. Many Coursera courses are built for beginners and guide you through key concepts, tools, and best practices step by step.‎

    Yes. Social media marketing skills are in high demand for roles in digital marketing, content creation, and brand management. Earning a certificate and completing practical projects can help you build a portfolio and show employers what you can do.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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