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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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      Free
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      University of Arizona

      Medicaid Policy & Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Medicare, Care Management, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      INSEAD

      Blockchain Para a Empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Cryptography, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Market Research, Digital Transformation, Solution Design, Financial Systems, Market Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Business Management, New Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Payment Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de Negociação com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Goal Setting, Communication, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Expectation Management, Business Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Process Map using a Canva Template

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Project Design, Content Creation, Presentations, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Parent Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Google Slides en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Product Demonstration, Sales Presentations, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Multimedia, Data Sharing, Constructive Feedback, Version Control, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, World History, Community Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Text Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Marketing, Statistical Methods, JSON, Data Science, Data Structures

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      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
    • Blockchain Para a Empresa: INSEAD
    • Fundamentos de Negociação com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
    • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
    • Create a Process Map using a Canva Template: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project: Arizona State University
    • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Google Slides en Español: Google Cloud
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan

    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.

    Skills you can learn in Marketing

    Market (economics) (28)
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    Social Media Marketing (9)
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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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