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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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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Project Design, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Feminism and Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, World History, Labor Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Media Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Online Advertising, Vocabulary, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Persuasive Communication, Grammar, Facebook

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Google Sheets, Project Management Software, Social Media Marketing, Team Management, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northwestern University

      What is Social?

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Business Transformation, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      576 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Social and Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Content, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Customer Retention, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Marketing con Redes Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Active Listening, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Network Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Communication, Digital Media Strategy, B2B Sales, Professional Networking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Generative AI in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, ChatGPT, Branding, Design Thinking, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Generative AI, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Marketing, Personalized Service, Prompt Engineering, Customer Relationship Management, AI Personalization, Machine Learning

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Marketing en redes sociales de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Advertising, Online Advertising, Facebook

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan: Coursera Project Network
    • What is Social?: Northwestern University
    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
    • Social and Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
    • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
    • Marketing con Redes Sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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