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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

      Hands-On Python Challenge: TrendWave Media

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Technical Documentation, Data Science, Version Control, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Analytical Skills, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Search Engine Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Advertising Campaigns, Google Analytics, Advertising, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Bidding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Essential Marketing Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Proposal Development, Marketing Channel, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, A/B Testing, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Data Analysis, Contextual Advertising, Big Data, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Customer Engagement

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      Vanderbilt University

      Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Text Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Science, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), JSON, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Revenue Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Augmented Reality, New Product Development, Digital Transformation, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Trend Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, People Analytics, Metadata Management, Game Theory, Digital Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source Technology, 3D Modeling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Foundations of Sports Marketing

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Black Performance as Social Protest

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy, Art History, Culture, World History, Music, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Pilares de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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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

    • Hands-On Python Challenge: TrendWave Media: Coursera
    • Search Engine Marketing: Simplilearn
    • Essential Marketing Frameworks: University of Washington
    • Digital Marketing Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
    • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How to Create an Instagram Business Account: Coursera Project Network
    • The Future of Sports Media and Challenges Ahead: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Foundations of Sports Marketing: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    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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