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  • Instagram Marketing Bootcamp

    • IDSM
    • Evenings or weekdays
    • 12 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to develop a paid and organic marketing strategy for Instagram, including creating engaging content, mastering Stories, leveraging hashtags, capturing content, developing a community, creating a post cadence and collaborations. Also, discover how to create a business page, use paid advertising, and integrate Shopify with Instagram.

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  • Facebook Marketing Bootcamp

    • IDD0
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 12 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Discover how to create and manage effective Facebook ad campaigns. Learn about business pages, Facebook groups, targeted ads, review conversion tracking, audience targeting, and Facebook Pixel. Explore the Facebook algorithm, Meta Business Manager, content and interactions, Shopify integration, Meta Ads Manager, and more in this comprehensive workshop.

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  • LinkedIn Marketing Bootcamp

    • ID1D
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to market your business on LinkedIn by optimizing your profile, using search features, and implementing paid advertising. This workshop covers the benefits of LinkedIn, how to leverage a personal profile, creating a company page, and measuring marketing success.

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  • YouTube Marketing

    • IDYT
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    In this hands-on training workshop, learn how to effectively use YouTube for social media marketing and develop a successful business content strategy. This workshop covers all aspects of video-based social media marketing, from creating a channel and editing content to monetization and using Shopify with YouTube.

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  • Social Media Content Marketing: Blogs & X (Twitter)

    • ID4D
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Discover the fundamentals of text-based social media marketing on platforms such as X (Twitter) and blogging. Gain insights into current trends and develop a strategic approach to marketing written content, including techniques for audience engagement and cross-platform blogging.

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  • TikTok Marketing

    • IDTK
    • Evenings or weekdays
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to use TikTok for video-based marketing campaigns and create attention-grabbing content that drives sales and builds your following. This accelerated workshop explores the commercial side of TikTok and helps students develop a marketing strategy that works for them.

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  • Streaming for Social Media

    • IDSS
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Discover how to effectively utilize streaming in your social media strategy with this class on OBS for Streaming. Learn how to set up content sources, connect to your streaming accounts, and reach your goals on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok platforms.

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  • Social Media Industry & Portfolio

    • IDSI
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 18 Hours
    • Prerequisites required

    In this capstone course, discover social media marketing opportunities and how to optimize your online presence for job success. Topics include brand research, campaign development, networking strategies for LinkedIn, and more. Prepare for a career in social media management and content creation.

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  • Social Media Marketing Certificate Online

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    • Evenings or weekdays
    • 72 Hours
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    Boost your social media marketing skills and stay on top of trends with our certificate program. Learn to create effective strategies on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly known as Twitter) to grow your online following and stand out in the marketplace.

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  • Digital Marketing Certificate

    • IDCDM
    • Evenings or weekdays
    • 120 Hours
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    Learn the digital marketing tools and strategies needed to succeed online, including SEO, social media marketing, paid search, and analytics tracking. Gain essential skills to promote a business and increase ROI in today’s competitive markets from top digital marketing experts.

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Our Social Media Marketing Classes are rated 4.7 stars by 395 students

  • Sophie E. Aug 19, 2025

    Very resourceful and knowledgeable with a great class dynamic.

  • Jessica C. Aug 18, 2025

    Very detailed information and shows examples.

  • Paola D. Jul 15, 2025

    Very informative. I liked learning the history of Instagram and social media. I am impressed by the organization and excited to learn more.

  • Victoria Moran May 3, 2025

    The instructor was great, very knowledgeable and personable. He was also patient with answering questions. The class is a motivating taste of what YouTube is about and how to find your place there.

  • Michael S. May 22, 2024

    JJ did an outstanding job explaining the information in detail, making it easy to understand, and pointing out real-life examples of YouTube marketing.

  • Cynthia Seymour May 14, 2024

    I highly recommend the Facebook Marketing Bootcamp. JJ explained the concepts clearly.

  • Mary Jo Ernst-Diab Nov 10, 2023

    As a "senior" student, I was not a fan of social media other than having a very selective set of professional connections on LinkedIn. Salim presented various social media channels throughout this class and helped me tailor a campaign strategically aligned with my business. Great guidance!

  • Richelle Robinson Oct 23, 2023

    I left this course feeling more confident when it comes to TikTok.

  • Johanna S. Oct 18, 2023

    The instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable, and his explanations were easy to understand. I also really enjoyed the real-world examples, and that we were able to practice what was being discussed in class. He was also very open to answering any questions and frequently checked in to make sure we understood what he was being taught.

  • Paula A. Oct 16, 2023

    Amazing class and content!

  • Monica Golden Oct 11, 2023

    I was skeptical about taking an online course, but this is just what I was looking for. I wish I signed up for more classes because there is so much to learn! The instructor is relatable, which was one concern I had, especially coming from a place where I didn’t know much about the topic. I am much more confident about my Instagram knowledge after this course.

  • Lisa M. Oct 11, 2023

    The teacher took his time and answered all of our questions, so I felt informed after the class. I look forward to taking more classes.

  • Irina M. Oct 11, 2023

    I just completed the Instagram Marketing Bootcamp, and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. The instructor, whose name was Salim Holder, was not only incredibly friendly but also exceptionally knowledgeable. He covered all the important aspects of Instagram marketing, leaving no stone unturned. Salim patiently encouraged questions and went the extra mile to make sure each of us had a solid understanding. I left the bootcamp feeling confident and equipped with valuable insights. Thanks to this fantastic instructor, I'm now ready to take my Instagram marketing skills to the next level. Highly recommended!

  • Paula Afif Doring Oct 10, 2023

    I was nervous to come since I found this course on the internet, but I had a great experience. It was a great class, very dynamic and enriching.

  • Dana S. Aug 22, 2023

    I really enjoyed the Social Media Industry & Portfolio class and being able to put the skills we learned to use in a real-life business example.

  • Daniel Fernandez Aug 21, 2023

    If you're looking for a digital marketing class to take, I recommend Noble Desktop. Amazing experience!

  • Cristina Del Castillo Aug 21, 2023

    Classes with Salim were really great! He is a great teacher and throughout the course, he was invested in us learning, participating, and bringing positive energy and dynamics into the class.

  • Dana S. Aug 21, 2023

    Very happy that I signed up for the Digital Marketing Certificate. I am looking to switch careers and this program taught me many digital marketing skills and insights that I will take with me.

  • Dana S. Aug 14, 2023

    Great class! I am familiar with LinkedIn for career/networking purposes but was not aware of how to market/run ads on LinkedIn.

  • Philip Williams Aug 7, 2023

    Learned a lot, feel excited and confident when it comes to streaming. I may not be using Twitch for work right now but I'm really excited to look into using it for myself in my free time.

  • Daniel Fernandez Jul 31, 2023

    If you're looking to grow your business using TikTok, I’d definitely recommend taking this class.

  • Ime Nkanta Jul 25, 2023

    I'm so glad I registered for this course. I've learned so much - now, I need to put the new skills into practice.

  • Ime Nkanta Jul 19, 2023

    I love the way the teacher got everyone to participate and share their experiences. I'm very pleased with the new knowledge I've gained and hope to apply it in the near future.

  • Mariah Rosmaninho de Siqueira Jul 19, 2023

    This class was very helpful and I was able to learn lots of new content!

  • Daniel Fernandez Jul 19, 2023

    Awesome class, super informative. Added more insights to what I previously learned about social media marketing.

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November 2025
Streaming for Social Media
November 3
Monday 10–5pm
$325
6 Hours

Discover how to effectively utilize streaming in your social media strategy with this class on OBS for Streaming. Learn how to set up content sources, connect to your streaming accounts, and reach your goals on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok platforms.

Facebook Marketing Bootcamp
November 4–5
Tuesday to Wednesday 10–5pm
$650
12 Hours

Discover how to create and manage effective Facebook ad campaigns. Learn about business pages, Facebook groups, targeted ads, review conversion tracking, audience targeting, and Facebook Pixel. Explore the Facebook algorithm, Meta Business Manager, content and interactions, Shopify integration, Meta Ads Manager, and more in this comprehensive workshop.

LinkedIn Marketing Bootcamp
November 10
Monday 10–5pm
$425
6 Hours

Learn how to market your business on LinkedIn by optimizing your profile, using search features, and implementing paid advertising. This workshop covers the benefits of LinkedIn, how to leverage a personal profile, creating a company page, and measuring marketing success.

YouTube Marketing
November 11
Tuesday 10–5pm
$325
6 Hours

In this hands-on training workshop, learn how to effectively use YouTube for social media marketing and develop a successful business content strategy. This workshop covers all aspects of video-based social media marketing, from creating a channel and editing content to monetization and using Shopify with YouTube.

Social Media Industry & Portfolio
November 17–21
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10–5pm
$975
18 Hours

In this capstone course, discover social media marketing opportunities and how to optimize your online presence for job success. Topics include brand research, campaign development, networking strategies for LinkedIn, and more. Prepare for a career in social media management and content creation.

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