Harper College

Social Media Specialist Certificate: Sample Schedule

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Start Date: January 11, 2027 (SJ7L-F22)

All Courses Are Online

Sample Schedule

A sample schedule covering the one year, Fast Track Social Media Specialist Certificate.
Course Name Dates
Semester 1: Spring 2027
Orientation: Required online orientation. Online orientation site opens week of Jan. 11
MKT 245 (3 credits): Principles of Marketing Online: 1/19 – 3/14 (8 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
MKT 252 (3 credits): Internet Marketing Online: 3/15 – 5/16 (9 weeks)
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Semester 2: Summer 2027
MKT 243 (3 credits): Social Commerce and Sales Online: 5/24 – 7/4 (6 weeks)
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MKT 180 (3 credits): Strategic Communication for a Digital World
Recommended preparation: ENG101 or placement options into ENG101
Online: 7/6 – 8/13 (6 weeks)
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Break 8/14 - 8/22
Semester 3: Fall 2027
MCM 150 (3 credits): Social Media Management and Measurement Online: 8/23 – 10/17 (8 weeks)
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MKT 253 (1 credit): Artificial Intelligence (AI) Marketing Online: 10/18– 11/14 (4 weeks)
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Graduation: Social Media Specialist Certificate

Fast Track general homework expectation: 10-20 hours per week per course.

Prerequisites

  • MKT 180
    • Recommended preparation: ENG101 or placement into ENG101 due to the language emphasis of the course.

Grids are subject to change. Updated October 29, 2026.

Last Updated: 10/29/26