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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

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Google Ads, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Management Reporting, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Rmarkdown, Data Integrity, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Data Quality, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, SQL, Interviewing Skills, Analytical Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Typography, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Content, Video Editing, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Logo Design, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Infographics, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Live Streaming, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Photography, Storytelling, Branding, Target Audience, Photo Editing, Collaboration, Real Time Data

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Client Services, Target Audience, Persona Development, Social Media, Project Management, Web Content, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Content Creation, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Advertising, Performance Reporting, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Responsive Web Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Design Research, Figma (Design Software), Sprint Retrospectives, Mockups, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping, User Experience, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, Paid media, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Project Management Software, Project Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Team Management, Content Strategy, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Account Management, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Simplilearn

      Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, UI/UX Strategy, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Facebook, Cross-Channel Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising: Meta
    • Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan: 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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