This course, 'AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success', is designed for marketers, entrepreneurs, and content creators at an intermediate level. Participants will explore how AI can enhance social media content creation while recognizing its limitations. The course covers the key benefits of using AI, including efficiency, personalization, idea generation, and automation, as well as the challenges and ethical considerations such as data privacy and bias mitigation. Students will identify various AI tools for content creation and data analysis, develop customer personas, and establish a consistent company persona. Additionally, the course will guide participants in planning campaign logistics, creating initial text posts, and optimizing content using AI tools for photos and videos. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to leverage AI for continuous improvement in their social media strategies and apply data-driven insights to optimize their campaigns.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of using AI in social media content creation. Learners will explore the benefits and limitations of AI, recognize key challenges and ethical considerations, and identify various AI tools available for content creation and data analysis.
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7 videos2 readings2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 24 minutes
Course Welcome and Introduction•1 minute
Module 1 Introduction•1 minute
AI Do's and Don'ts•3 minutes
AI Ethics and Acceptable Use•3 minutes
Traditional vs. AI-Assisted Workflows•5 minutes
Overview of Popular GenAI Platforms•6 minutes
Creating a Micro-Influencer From Scratch•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 6 minutes
Course Navigation and Safety Statement•1 minute
Let's Practice!•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Module 1 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Applying AI in a Real-World Social Media Campaign•30 minutes
Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning
Module 2•3 hours to complete
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This module focuses on the planning and organization of marketing assets using AI. Learners will define campaign goals, develop customer personas, and articulate the importance of AI in campaign logistics and future prompting.
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5 videos3 readings2 assignments
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5 videos•Total 15 minutes
Module 2 Introduction•1 minute
AI-Powered Campaign Goals and Desired Outcomes•4 minutes
AI-Powered Customer Personas•3 minutes
Company Persona Creation•3 minutes
AI-Powered Brief & Quality Check•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 25 minutes
Beginner Checklist of Core Items•10 minutes
Prompt Starters•10 minutes
Let's Practice!•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Module 2 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Campaign Planning With AI•60 minutes
AI-Assisted Content Creation & Refinement
Module 3•4 hours to complete
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In this module, learners will delve into AI-assisted content creation, including text, photos, and videos. They will apply best practices for accessibility, evaluate AI-generated content, and explore ethical considerations in AI-assisted content creation.
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5 videos5 assignments
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5 videos•Total 27 minutes
Module 3 Introduction•1 minute
Text Lab Drafting & Expanding Social Media Captions•4 minutes
Visual Lab AI-Powered Images & Video Editing•13 minutes
Refinement & Ethics Lab Accessibility, AI Detection & Disclosure•6 minutes
Localization Refining AI Outputs for Your Brand•3 minutes
5 assignments•Total 180 minutes
Text Lab•30 minutes
Visual Lab•30 minutes
Refinement & Ethics Lab•30 minutes
Module 3 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
AI-Generated Content Campaign Package•60 minutes
AI-Driven Micro-Influencer Strategy & Execution
Module 4•3 hours to complete
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This module explores strategies for micro-influencer marketing using AI. Learners will construct strategic plans, automate outputs, and refine their posts and anticipated outcomes using AI tools.
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5 videos5 assignments
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5 videos•Total 18 minutes
Module 4 Introduction•1 minute
Persona and Outreach Lab: Building Your Micro-Influencer Persona•5 minutes
This module covers the use of AI tools for data analysis and performance measurement in social media campaigns. Learners will perform sentiment analysis, predict engagement rates, and conduct influencer and audience network analysis.
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6 videos6 assignments
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6 videos•Total 11 minutes
Module 5 Introduction•1 minute
Resources and Data Setup and Sentiment Analysis•3 minutes
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