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    • Status: Free
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      U

      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Voces de cambio social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Marketing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Online Advertising & Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      V

      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Social Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Relationship Building

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      Create social media content with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, 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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      Free Trial
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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Social Pedagogy across Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Working With Children, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University
    • Online Advertising & Social Media: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Intermediate English: Social Interactions: Voxy
    • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
    • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera Project Network
    • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network
    • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder

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