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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Digital Advertising, Data Ethics, Email Marketing, Marketing, ChatGPT, Advertising, Digital Marketing, MarTech, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Design, Architectural Design, Journalism, Social Justice, Electronic Media, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Multimedia, Storytelling, Research

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, User Experience, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Planning, Application Development, Communication, Marketing, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Post-Production, Media Production, Music Performance, Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Writing, Performance Tuning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics, Digital Publishing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Design Reviews, File Management, Creativity, Timelines, Social Media, Copywriting, Writing

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

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      Simplilearn

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Music Theory, Social Media Marketing, Professional Networking, Media Production, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Peer Review, Branding, Instrumental Music, Writing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, File Management, Project Planning, Strategic Partnership

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

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Videography, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Digital Content, Branding, Marketing Collateral, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create Social Media graphics using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Content Creation, Design Software, Photo Editing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, UI/UX Strategy, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Facebook, Cross-Channel Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Content Creation, Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity: Vanderbilt University
    • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • Social Media Marketing: Simplilearn
    • The DIY Musician: Berklee
    • Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients: Skillshare
    • How to create Social Media graphics using Canva: Coursera Project Network

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