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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

      Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Instructional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Social Justice, Community Development, Empowerment, Social and Human Services, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cold Calling & Prospecting

      Skills you'll gain: Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Sales, Telephone Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Setting Appointments, Sales Pipelines, Rapport Building, Communication, Relationship Building

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Social Media, Branding, Social Media Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Operations, Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

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      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Personal Integrity, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Record Keeping, Digital Communications, Literacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      NestlƩ

      NestlƩ's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Media Planning, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Coursera Project Network

      ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Google Sheets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Gmail

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Genially to Create Mind Maps

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Information Architecture, Animations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Leadership Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Leadership, Health Systems, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Cold Calling & Prospecting:Ā Packt
    • Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure:Ā IE Business School
    • Ł…Ų­Łˆ Ų§Ł„Ų£Ł…ŁŠŲ© Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų¹Ł„ŁˆŁ…Ų§ŲŖŁŠŲ© ŁˆŲ§Ł„Ų±Ł‚Ł…ŁŠŲ© Ł„ŲŖŲ­Ł‚ŁŠŁ‚ النجاح في الجامعة:Ā The University of Sydney
    • Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service:Ā Voxy
    • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration:Ā University of California San Diego
    • NestlĆ©'s Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen:Ā NestlĆ©
    • ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation:Ā 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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

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

    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.ā€Ž

    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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