Online Class: Social Media Marketing — An Introduction

This course is ideal for anyone that wishes to gain a greater understanding of social media, including business owners, executives, marketing professionals and students.
Self-Paced, Online Class
Islip Public Library
 
  • 11
    Lessons
  • 13
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,685
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering the Social Media Matrix: Unlocking the Power of Digital Engagement

In an era dominated by digital connections, being present on social media is no longer optional; it's imperative. The dance between businesses and their audiences on these platforms is intricate, filled with nuances, and brimming with potential. Harnessing the vibrant, dynamic world of social media can be the game-changer that elevates a brand from the commonplace to the extraordinary.

Our immersive Social Media Marketing Course isn't just another guide. It's a compass. It's a journey. It's your map to navigating the labyrinth of digital interactions, ensuring every tweet, post, and pin resonates and creates ripples. We recognize the diverse power each platform wields, and our mission is to hone your skills, turning you into a maestro of digital dialogue.

Dive deep with us into:

  1. The Evolutionary Landscape: Understand the seismic shifts in marketing paradigms and how social media has redefined public relations.
  2. Platform Deep Dives: Grasp the intricacies and unique strengths of leading platforms from Facebook and Instagram to LinkedIn, Snapchat, and beyond.
  3. Content Mastery: Learn to craft compelling narratives tailored for each platform, ensuring maximum engagement and impact.
  4. Powerful Strategies: Discover the alchemy of curating a strategy that resonates with your brand voice and captivates your target audience.
  5. Navigating the Pitfalls: Understand the common mistakes that can derail a campaign and learn the art of sidestepping them.
  6. Beyond the Mainstream: Explore emerging platforms and trends, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and in tune with the pulse of the digital realm.

This isn't merely a course. It's a transformative experience, suitable for everyone from seasoned marketing mavens to novices, entrepreneurs to students. By the end of our journey together, you won't just understand social media; you'll think, breathe, and radiate it.

Step into the vibrant tapestry of digital dialogues and interactions. Let's paint the social media canvas with innovation, strategy, and a dash of brilliance. The future of digital engagement beckons. Are you ready to lead the way?

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Course Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Social Media: Adapt or Die

    The development of the internet, along with the birth of the social network and other new media, has forever changed society.

  • Lesson 2: Marketing Strategies Using Facebook

    With its enormous reach, each well spent second on Facebook has the potential to carry a much greater reach than that of hours or days spent at an offline event.

  • Lesson 3: Marketing Strategies on the Use of Blogging

    Content Marketing is the creation and sharing of content to a targeted audience, with the goal of establishing oneself (an individual or organization) as an expert within the field.

  • Lesson 4: Marketing Strategies on the Use of Twitter

    This lesson will guide you through the setup of your profile to the execution of an effective strategy, including best practices and tips for both individuals who are new to the Twitter platform and those that are existing users simply searching for fresh marketing ideas.

  • Lesson 5: Tips on How to Use LinkedIn to Dominate

    One of the major advantages to LinkedIn over other social media networks is that it is a strictly business-based platform.

  • Lesson 6: Tips on How to Use Instagram to Dominate

    Instagram has quickly grown to become one of the most popular platforms out there, and is arguably one of the most promising for businesses, depending upon your industry.

  • Lesson 7: Tips on How to Use Pinterest to Dominate

    From a marketing standpoint, Pinterest can serve as a free virtual catalog, as many consumers turn to Pinterest looking for something to purchase.

  • Lesson 8: Tips on How to Use YouTube to Dominate

    Visual content has never been more popular, and for this reason, YouTube is dominating as a social network.

  • Lesson 9: Tips on How to Use Snapchat to Dominate

    Snapchat is a mobile photo messaging app that allows users to send public or private snaps of images and videos.

  • Lesson 10: How to Integrate Other Social Media Networks into your Marketing Strategy

    There are hundreds other platforms that if taken advantage of the right way can also play a powerful role in your digital marketing strategy.

  • Lesson 11: Common Social Media Pitfalls to Avoid

    Social media has also brought about an increase in transparency. However, forcing marketers to be more on their toes than ever.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what social media is and what marketing for social media entails.
  • Determine marketing strategies using Facebook.
  • Determine marketing strategies on the use of blogging.
  • Describe marketing strategies on the use of Twitter.
  • Describe tips on how to use LinkedIn to dominate.
  • Summarize tips on how to use Instagram to market.
  • Summarize tips on how to use Pinterest to market.
  • Summarize tips on how to use YouTube to market.
  • Summarize tips on how to use SnapChat to dominate.
  • Describe how to integrate other social media networks into your marketing strategy.
  • Determine common social media pitfalls to avoid.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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  • Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
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  • View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
  • Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Course Title: Social Media Marketing: An Introduction
Course Number: 9770486
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Student Testimonials

  • "Most of this information was extremely helpful and I definitely learned a lot and I also read through the articles...I really enjoyed this course, thank you for providing it." -- Alexis H.
  • "I thought this course was very useful and informative. It gives a very good overview of social media platforms and their uses. It has made me much more aware of the effectiveness of using social media platforms to promote products and services." -- Anne D.
  • "This course was very helpful. Showed me a different way to picture advertisements Also, brought to light how important advertisement is now a days." -- Anis S.
  • "It gave a lot of details which I can practice." -- Joe P.

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