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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Marketing, TikTok, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint

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

      4.5
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Strategies, Drive Engagement, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Ads

      Foundations of Retail Media

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Brand Loyalty, Paid media, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Digital Advertising, Merchandising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Bidding, Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Order Fulfillment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Facebook, Return On Investment, Data Analysis, Presentations, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Instagram, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Scheduling, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Market Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Ethical Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Data Ethics, Media and Communications, Sociology, Research, Content Creation, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Development, Information Privacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, AI Personalization, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Business Ethics, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Multimedia, Interactive Design, Electronic Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Digital Marketing Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Scheduling, Integrated Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Analysis, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sociology, Creativity, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Digital Media using Graphic Design in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
    • Foundations of Retail Media: Amazon Ads
    • Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns: Meta
    • Social Media Marketing: SkillUp EdTech
    • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
    • Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University

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