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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

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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

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Creative Design, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Online Advertising, Animations, Design, Brand Awareness

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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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      367 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Empowerment, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Work, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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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      Coursera Project Network

      Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
    • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing with Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania

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