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      Coursera Project Network

      Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Google Gemini, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Google Sheets, Project Management Software, Social Media Marketing, Team Management, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing, Program Evaluation, Project Closure, Analysis, Communication, Registration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Social Media Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      G

      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, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      What is news?

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photography, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Vyombo vya Habari Dijitali kwa Matokeo ya Afya

      Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Program Evaluation, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Public Health, Instagram, Facebook, Survey Creation, Data Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Become a Journalist: Report the News!

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Blogs, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Blogs, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Multimedia, Marketing Effectiveness, Copywriting, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Target Audience, Persona Development, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Content Marketing, Creative Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Visual Design, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Embedded Software, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan: Coursera Project Network
    • Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media: Coursera Project Network
    • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
    • The Social Media Landscape: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • What is news? : Michigan State University
    • Vyombo vya Habari Dijitali kwa Matokeo ya Afya: Yale University
    • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis

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