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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Oral Expression, Teaching, Literacy, Pedagogy, Learning Styles, Multimedia, Digital Communications, Visual Impairment Education, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Learning

      4.8
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      165 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Design Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      937 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Google Ads for Beginners

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Università Bocconi

      Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies

      Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Financial Statement Analysis, Retail Store Operations, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Business Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Merchandising, Communication Strategies, Product Development, E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience strategy (CX)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Social Content Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Instagram, Content Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Facebook, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, LinkedIn, Scheduling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      GenAI in Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Target Audience, MarTech, Business Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Planning, Media Planning, Strategic Communication, Promotional Strategies, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Consumer Behaviour, Communication Strategies, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      The Role of the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Oral Expression, Journalism, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Modern Art & Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Creativity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Design, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Working with the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Press Releases, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Media Strategy, Journalism, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Business Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Biostatistics, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Data Literacy, Medical Terminology, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Dashboard, Marketing, Color Matching

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies: Università Bocconi
    • Social Media and Social Content Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • GenAI in Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School
    • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
    • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder

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