Certificate course
Social Media in 2026
A practical 13-module nano-learning series on the social media landscape in 2026. Covers the major platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Threads, Bluesky), private community spaces (WhatsApp Communities), emerging networks (Upscrolled), and the underlying themes of recommendation algorithms, AI-generated content, privacy and trust. Complete any 10 of the 13 modules to earn your certificate.
≈ 60 minutes total10 credits to earn the certificate
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
- ▸Differentiate between the core functionalities of major social platforms in 2026.
- ▸Explain the decentralised operational model of Bluesky compared to traditional platforms.
- ▸Analyse how recommendation algorithms influence content discovery across social feeds.
- ▸Evaluate the credibility of AI-generated content and information on social platforms.
- ▸Apply LinkedIn's features for professional networking, learning, and increasing visibility.
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Compulsory modules · all 3 required
The social media landscape in 2026
Understand the major social platforms, emerging trends and how people use social media in 2026.
How social media algorithms work in 2026
Learn how recommendation systems decide what content appears in social media feeds.
Privacy, AI and trust on social platforms
Learn how to evaluate privacy, AI-generated content and trustworthiness across social platforms.
Elective modules · choose 7 of 10
X in 2026
Understand X in 2026, its role in public conversation and how to assess information shared there.
Elective
Threads in 2026
Understand Threads in 2026, its community culture and its role in public conversation.
Elective
Bluesky in 2026
Understand Bluesky in 2026, its decentralised approach and how it differs from traditional social platforms.
Elective
WhatsApp Communities in 2026
Understand how WhatsApp Communities support communication, coordination and local engagement in 2026.
Elective
TikTok in 2026
Understand who uses TikTok in 2026, how discovery works and where the platform fits in the wider social landscape.
Elective
Facebook in 2026
Understand Facebook's role in 2026 and why groups and communities remain central to its value.
Elective
LinkedIn in 2026
Understand LinkedIn's role in professional networking, learning and visibility in 2026.
Elective
Instagram in 2026
Understand how Instagram works in 2026, who uses it and how content is discovered.
Elective
YouTube in 2026
Understand YouTube's role as a video, learning and discovery platform in 2026.
Elective