Mastering Social Media Data for Business Insights is an intermediate-level course designed for marketing professionals, data analysts, and business intelligence specialists who want to transform social media noise into strategic business intelligence. In today's digital landscape, organizations need professionals who can extract meaningful insights from the 2.5 quintillion bytes of social media data generated daily. This course equips you with the technical skills and strategic mindset to collect, analyze, and visualize social media data effectively using Python, APIs, and advanced analytics tools. You'll learn to identify trends across Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, create compelling data visualizations that drive action, and implement predictive models that anticipate customer behavior. Through real-world case studies from companies like Amazon, McDonald's, and educational institutions, you'll discover how social media analytics drives measurable business outcomes. The course combines video lessons, hands-on coding exercises, and a comprehensive capstone project where you'll develop a complete social media analytics strategy. Whether you're looking to enhance your current analytics capabilities or transition into social media intelligence, this course provides the foundation to turn social media data into competitive business advantages.
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In this foundational lesson, learners will explore the critical role of social media analytics in modern business strategy. They'll discover key performance metrics, learn data collection methods using APIs, and begin working with sentiment analysis tools. Through real-world examples from McDonald's global campaigns and Amazon's personalization strategies, learners will understand how analytics transforms raw social data into actionable business insights.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment
This lesson focuses on transforming complex social media datasets into compelling visual narratives that drive business decisions. Learners will master essential visualization tools, design effective dashboards, and develop skills in visual storytelling that make complex analytics accessible to stakeholders. Through practical applications inspired by successful campaigns from Coca-Cola and Zomato, students will create professional visualizations that clearly communicate social media trends and actionable insights.
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In this capstone lesson, learners will apply comprehensive analytical frameworks to evaluate social media strategy effectiveness and demonstrate measurable business impact. Through detailed analysis of real-world case studies from Amazon's personalization campaigns and Nike's social listening strategies, students will learn to measure ROI, assess campaign performance, and provide strategic recommendations. The lesson culminates in a comprehensive capstone project that integrates all course learning objectives.
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