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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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    Find the Best Social Media Marketing Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing, Information Privacy, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Brand Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing Budgets, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Digital Marketing, Statistical Reporting, Facebook, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Presentations, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Gmail, Target Audience, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      GenAI in Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Facebook, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Facebook, Instagram, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Lead Generation, Google Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media, AI Personalization, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Integrated Marketing Communications, Paid media, Campaign Management, Owned Media, Business Risk Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
    • Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns: Meta
    • Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network
    • Small Business Marketing Using YouTube: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI in Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google

    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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