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Every course in the 808 Certification Center was built around skills employers are actively hiring for right now. Complete a course, pass the assessment, earn your badge, and watch your profile rise to the top of search results.
Master the systems, tools, and professional standards that turn a good VA into an indispensable one. Build the foundation every remote career needs.
⏱ 2.5 hrs
📹 Video + 🎧 Audio
4 Modules
📝 Final Exam
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✓ Completed
Operations
Project Management Essentials
Learn how to plan, track, and deliver projects on time every time. Covers milestone setting, team communication, risk management, and client reporting.
⏱ 3 hrs
📹 Video + 📄 Resources
5 Modules
📝 Final Exam
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In Progress
60%
Marketing and Social
Social Media Management
Build content strategies, manage posting calendars, analyze performance, and deliver measurable growth for clients across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more.
⏱ 3.5 hrs
📹 Video + 🎧 Audio
6 Modules
📤 Submit + 📝 Exam
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Popular
Marketing and Social
Copywriting and Content Creation
Write copy that converts. Master email sequences, landing pages, social captions, and brand voice development that makes clients want to hire you again and again.
⏱ 4 hrs
📹 Video + 📄 Resources
6 Modules
📤 Submit + 📝 Exam
🎨
New
Creative and Design
Graphic Design Fundamentals
Learn design principles, color theory, typography, and how to use Canva and Adobe Express to create professional-quality visuals for any brand or client.
⏱ 3 hrs
📹 Video
5 Modules
📤 Submit + 📝 Exam
🎬
Creative and Design
Video Editing Fundamentals
Edit videos that keep viewers watching. Covers Premiere Pro, CapCut, captions, transitions, audio syncing, and delivering polished content that clients post with pride.
⏱ 4.5 hrs
📹 Video + Screen Share
6 Modules
📤 Submit + 📝 Exam
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Finance and Admin
Bookkeeping Basics for Remote Professionals
Learn reconciliation, expense categorization, accounts payable and receivable, and how to use QuickBooks and Xero to serve small business clients remotely.
⏱ 3 hrs
📹 Video + 🎧 Audio
5 Modules
📝 Quiz + Final Exam
🎧
Administrative
Customer Service Excellence
Handle escalations, manage tickets, communicate with professionalism, and build the kind of customer relationships that keep businesses coming back to hire you.
⏱ 2 hrs
🎧 Audio + 📹 Video
4 Modules
📝 Final Exam
808 Talent Source Certification
Social Media Management
⏱ 3.5 Hours
📹 Video + 🎧 Audio
6 Modules
📤 Submission + Final Exam
✅ Included with Talent Pro
🏅 Earn: 808 Certified: Social Media Management
📄 PDF Certificate on Completion
What You Will Learn
This course was built around what employers are actually looking for when they hire a social media manager remotely. Every lesson is grounded in real deliverables, not theory. By the time you finish, you will be able to walk into any social media role with confidence and proof of your skills.
Build content calendars that drive consistent posting and brand growth
Write captions and copy that stops the scroll and drives engagement
Manage Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Pinterest professionally
Use scheduling tools including Buffer, Later, and Hootsuite efficiently
Analyze performance metrics and write clear monthly reports for clients
Handle client communication, approval workflows, and revisions professionally
Course Details
Total Length3.5 hours
Modules6 modules
Lesson TypesVideo and Audio
Knowledge ChecksAfter each module
Hands-On SubmissionModule 4
Final Assessment25 questions
Passing Score80% or higher
Retakes Allowed2 attempts
CostFree with Talent Pro
CertificateBadge + PDF
Course Modules
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Module 1 — The Social Media Landscape and Platform Overview
Video32 min
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📹Intro to the Major Platforms — What Works Where8 minDone
📹Understanding Your Client's Audience and Goals10 minDone
🎧Setting Expectations and Deliverables with Clients14 minDone
Module 1 Knowledge Check: 5 multiple choice questions covering platform differences and client onboarding basics. Must score 70% or higher to advance.
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Module 2 — Content Strategy and Calendar Creation
VideoAudio41 min
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📹Building a 30-Day Content Calendar from Scratch15 minDone
📹Content Pillars, Themes, and Brand Consistency12 minDone
🎧Batch Creation and Time Management for Social Managers14 minDone
Module 2 Knowledge Check: Short quiz on content strategy principles plus review of a sample content calendar. Score 70% or higher to unlock Module 3.
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Module 3 — Writing Captions and Copy that Converts
Video38 min
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📹Hook Writing — The First Line That Stops the Scroll12 minDone
📹Caption Formulas for Different Post Types14 minDone
📹Hashtag Strategy and Call-to-Action Best Practices12 minDone
Module 3 Knowledge Check: Write three original captions using the hook formulas from this module. Submitted for review. Feedback provided within 48 hours.
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Module 4 — Scheduling, Tools, and Workflow Management
VideoSubmit44 min
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📹Tour of Buffer, Later, and Hootsuite — Which to Use When16 minUp Next
📹Building an Approval Workflow for Client Sign-Off14 minLocked
🎧Handling Revisions, Feedback, and Client Communication14 minLocked
Module 4 Hands-On Submission: Create a real content calendar using a provided client brief and submit it for review. This is the practical component. Graded by the 808 Talent Source team within 5 business days.
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Module 5 — Analytics, Reporting, and Proving Your Value
VideoAudio36 min
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📹Reading Platform Analytics — What the Numbers Actually Mean14 minLocked
📹Presenting Results and Making Recommendations10 minLocked
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Module 6 — Growing Your Social Media Career on On Demand
Audio20 min
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🎧Pricing Your Services, Writing Proposals, and Landing Clients12 minLocked
🎧Building Long-Term Client Relationships and Retainers8 minLocked
Final Cumulative Assessment
Social Media Management Certification Exam
This 25-question assessment covers all six modules. You must score 80% or higher to earn your 808 Certified: Social Media Management badge and receive your PDF certificate. You have 2 attempts. Complete all modules and the Module 4 hands-on submission before unlocking the exam.
A digital badge applied to your profile automatically plus a downloadable PDF certificate with the 808 Talent Source seal.
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Social Media Management
808 Talent Source
Certificate of Completion
Your 808 Certified Badge Includes:
Once you pass the final assessment, your badge is automatically applied to your public profile and your PDF certificate is available to download immediately from your dashboard.
Digital badge displayed on your public profile
Employers can filter search results by your badge
Downloadable and printable PDF certificate
808 Talent Source seal and verification
Shareable badge link for LinkedIn and resume
Permanent record in your certification history
Course Cost
FREE
Included with Talent Pro and On Demand Pro subscriptions