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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Planning & Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Planning, Productivity, Calendar Management, English Language, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Time Management, Language Learning, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Student Engagement

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

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

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      The Strategist's Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a no-code one page SMB website with Carrd

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content, No-Code Development, Containerization, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Plan a Content Calendar using Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, User Accounts, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Grammar, Organizational Skills, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Project Management, Business Communication, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Communication, Analysis, Presentations, Research Reports, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Design Research, User Research, Innovation, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Assessing and Improving Community Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Low Intermediate English: Planning & Organization: Voxy
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
    • The Strategist's Challenge: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Create a no-code one page SMB website with Carrd: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Plan a Content Calendar using Trello: Coursera Project Network
    • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice University
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine

    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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