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title: Using Social Media in Business
description: Empower business with social media marketing. Grow using Twitter, Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, YouTube.
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# Using Social Media in Business

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Completion Time

24 hours

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Access Time

42 Days

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Outcome

Individual Skill Course

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Language

English

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Training Level

Beginner

#### Delivery Information:

Online Asynchronous Self-paced

#### Description

One of the biggest challenges for business owners is finding new customers. Over the past decade, some business owners have leveraged social media to do just that. Whether you are a social media novice or a seasoned veteran, this course will give you a solid foundation in social media marketing and how to use social media for business

No matter your goals, social media is a game changer for businesses in today's globally connected environment. So, whether you are looking for a new way to market your business or simply want to better understand social media, this social media in business course will empower you for future success.

This *Using Social Media in Business* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner Ed2Go.

#### Learning Outcomes

What you will learn:

- Describe the basics of online marketing and how Social Media works
- Identify the main objectives for using social media in your business
- Select the right social media platform(s) that align with and support the identified business objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to setup and configure the five most popular social media platforms
- Develop a process to test, measure, review, and continuously improve the effectiveness of your social media efforts
- Automate social media activities, leveraging tools and strategies to streamline processes

How you will benefit:

- Confidently promote yourself as a social media marketer
- Immediately apply what you learn in the lessons to promote your business and generate new leads
- Gain the knowledge and develop the ability to implement a "SOCIAL" process to increase awareness, engagement and sales for your business.
- Master the art of successfully using social media to promote a business and track your results - something most people can't do

#### Requirements

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##### Technology Requirements

Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice

Other:

- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)

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