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    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Adobe Creative Cloud, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Scheduling, Video Production, Copywriting, Branding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Status: AI skills
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    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Content Creation, Paid media, Instagram, Smart Goals, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Materials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Content Management, Customer Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Emotional and Social Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Video Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
  • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera Project Network
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Social Media Management : Meta
  • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis

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