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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

      How to Create an Instagram Business Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Incentives

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Direct Selling, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Coordinating, Price Negotiation, Revenue Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Relationship Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Customer Demand Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Supply Chain, Gap Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Strategic Partnership, Coordination, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The Digital Marketing Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Global Marketing, Digital Transformation, MarTech, Case Studies, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Business Transformation, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Infographics, Video Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Data Sharing, Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Video Production

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Fundamentos del Marketing Deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Return On Investment, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Sales Process, Price Negotiation, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Labor Law, Risk Management, Land Management, Mitigation, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Market Dynamics, Brand Management, Strategic Partnership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Gerontology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Create an Instagram Business Account: Coursera Project Network
    • Marketing Channel Incentives: Emory University
    • Marketing Channel Functions: Emory University
    • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • The Digital Marketing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentos del Marketing Deportivo: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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