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Social Media Marketing Courses

Social media marketing courses can help you learn content creation, audience engagement strategies, analytics interpretation, and campaign management. You can build skills in crafting compelling posts, optimizing ad spend, and measuring ROI on various platforms. Many courses introduce tools like Hootsuite for scheduling, Google Analytics for tracking performance, and Canva for designing eye-catching visuals, showing how these skills are applied in real campaigns.


Popular Social Media Marketing Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Social Impact, Simulations, Big Data, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Digital Analysis, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Social Impact, Empowerment, Behavior Management, Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Drive Engagement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, digital literacy, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Process Development, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, AI literacy, FinTech, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Community and Social Work, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Team Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Behavioral Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Target Market, Personalized Campaigns, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Media CDN: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Social Justice, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    574 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing: Digital Marketing Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Content, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Persuasive Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Analytics, Social Network Analysis, Data Ethics, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Behavioral Economics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Digital Analysis, AI literacy, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Research, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Philanthropy, Return On Investment, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Data Collection, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Organizational Change, Resource Allocation

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

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

  • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University
  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
  • Behavioral Marketing: Simplilearn
  • Media CDN: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Strategic Digital Marketing: Digital Marketing Foundation: University of Arizona

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