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Hootsuite launches free online social media education program

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Hootsuite, a platform for managing social media, has launched Podium, a free online education platform to help people develop modern skills for leveraging social media for business.Podium also offers a certification in social media marketing, giving users the opportunity to showcase credible, sought-after skills to employers and clients.“The role of social media in driving business has seen a huge shift in the past few years, and with that shift we’re seeing a growing skills gap. Across the board, workers not only need to develop these newly required digital skills, but also need to prove and showcase their expertise in a competitive marketplace,” Ryan Holmes, CEO of Hootsuite said.With more than ten million users, Hootsuite says it has a unique understanding of what it takes to be successful with social media. "Podium reflects Hootsuite's continued commitment to helping professionals grow their business and excel in their careers. Job seekers, freelancers, social media managers, and other professionals can access:All six Podium courses for free – Over 40 short, tactical videos with tips and strategies on the fundamentals of social media marketing, including content marketing and social advertisingA self-paced education experience – Online and on-demand, students can learn at their own paceA community forum – Ask questions and learn from other experienced professionalsHootsuite Certification in Social Media Marketing – Recognized credentials from the industry leader in social mediaListing in public Social Media Professionals directory – Certified professionals gain visibility with prospective employers and clients“The video modules in Podium are very easy to follow. They're broken up into bite-sized chunks of information that walk you through the entire social media marketing process. This training is valuable for anyone looking to manage their social media profiles in an effective manner,” Koka Sexton, content marketing and social media team, corporate communications at LinkedIn said.  

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