OnlineCertificate inSocial Media Management
- 100% Online
- 9 Credit Hours
- 7-Week Terms
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Oral Roberts University's Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media Management is a 100% online, 9-credit-hour program designed to equip you with foundational skills in social media strategy, content creation, digital communication, and audience engagement. You can complete this certificate in as little as six months while learning how organizations use social media to build their brands, connect with audiences, and communicate effectively across digital platforms.
Through courses in digital society, social media management, and media markets, you'll explore how to develop social media strategies, create engaging content, manage online communities, and evaluate digital communication efforts. You'll strengthen your understanding of social media platforms, audience behavior, and the role of digital media in today's marketing and communication landscape.
Whether you're exploring a career in social media marketing, strengthening your existing communication skills, building your personal brand, or supporting a business, church, or nonprofit organization, this online social media management certificate provides a flexible pathway to professional growth.
Rooted in ORU's Spirit-empowered, Whole Person education, the program combines digital communication skills with ethical leadership, preparing you to create meaningful content and engage audiences with creativity, integrity, and purpose.
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What Can I Do with a Certificate in
Social Media Management?

An online Social Media Management Certificate can help you strengthen your digital marketing skills, build your professional qualifications, and stand out in a competitive job market.
Whether you're looking to begin a career in social media, expand your responsibilities in your current role, or develop skills to promote your own business, this certificate can help you gain a deeper understanding of digital communication and social media strategy.
Career opportunities you may explore include:
- Social Media Manager
- Content Creator
- Church Communications Director
- Nonprofit Engagement Specialist
- Digital Outreach Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Digital Marketing Assistant
- Community Manager
Note: Some positions may require additional education, professional experience, or specialized skills.
What Will I Learn in the Online
Social Media Management Certificate?
ORU's online Certificate in Social Media Management includes three courses totaling 9 credit hours. You'll develop foundational knowledge in social media strategy, digital communication, audience engagement, and media trends.
Courses include:
- Digital Society
- Social Media Management
- Media Markets
Take the next step toward your professional goals with ORU's online Undergraduate
Certificate in Social Media Management. Whether you're preparing for a career in digital
marketing, strengthening your content creation skills, or looking to grow your business
or organization's online presence, this flexible 9-credit-hour program can help you
move forward.
Start Your Social Media Management Certificate
Yes. Oral Roberts University offers a 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Social
Media Management. The program requires 9 credit hours and includes coursework in digital
society, social media management, and media markets. You can complete the certificate
without attending on-campus classes. ORU's online Social Media Management Certificate can be completed in as little as
six months. The program includes three courses totaling 9 credit hours, allowing you
to take one 3-credit-hour course at a time while balancing work, family, and other
responsibilities. ORU's Social Media Management Certificate introduces foundational concepts in digital
communication and social media strategy, making it relevant to individuals exploring
the field or strengthening existing skills Yes. A Social Media Management Certificate can help you develop skills in content
creation, audience engagement, and social media strategy that can support your business's
online presence. ORU's program introduces digital communication principles that you
can apply when promoting products, services, or organizations through social media. Oral Roberts University combines digital communication education with a Spirit-empowered
approach to developing the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. When you study online with ORU, you'll benefit from: 100% Online Learning Flexible Course Scheduling Digital Marketing and Social Media Education Faculty-Led Instruction Personalized Student Support Spirit-Empowered EducationFAQ
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