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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

      Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Facebook, Photo Editing, Design, Drive Engagement, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Typography, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Working With Children, Child Development, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Child Health, Human Development, Disabilities, Family Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Research, Social Sciences, International Relations, Anthropology, Advocacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Targeting & Production

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Facebook, Target Audience, Persona Development, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Bidding, Content Creation, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Global Procurement and Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Purchasing, Quality Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Target Audience, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Financial Analysis

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      University of Virginia

      Introduction to Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Goal Setting, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Personal Development, Digital Media Strategy, Personal Attributes, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Trends and Innovations in Sports Media

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Web Content, Media Production, Media Strategy, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Brand Management, Social Media, Community Organizing, Innovation, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Social Media Campaigns, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Services, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Social Media Management, Service Management, Customer experience improvement, Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Prototyping, Design, Leadership, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Marketing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Performance Metric, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Social Media, Budget Management, Planning

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      University of California, Davis

      Google SEO Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Information Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Risk Analysis, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Presentations, New Business Development, Business Development, Market Research, User Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Business Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Modeling, Innovation, Customer Insights, Planning

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      Skillshare

      ChatGPT for Creatives: AI for SEO, Marketing & Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Blogs, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Business Writing, Target Audience

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Strategy: Effective Content

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Media Planning, Generative AI Agents, Ideation, Keyword Research, Operational Efficiency

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design: Coursera
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Targeting & Production: Skillshare
    • Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
    • Trends and Innovations in Sports Media: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation: Starweaver
    • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University
    • Google SEO Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity: University of Pennsylvania

    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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