NoUniversity Paths Faculties A to Z Kits About Social Media Manager Run social accounts for local businesses on a monthly retainer.
Start with How to grow on instagram from 0 (21 min, Jade Beason), then How to Master Social Media in 2025 [COMPLETE GUIDE] (18 min, Neil Patel). All 37 lessons in Social Media Manager are free. No degree. A phone and a laptop. A starter kit costs about $125. Retainers commonly $500 to $2,000 per client per month.
To start: No degree. A phone and a laptop. Earning: Retainers commonly $500 to $2,000 per client per month.
How social works now Instagram, TikTok and short video.
How to grow on instagram from 0 | STEP BY STEP GUIDE | organic Instagram growth tips (21 min, Jade Beason, Beginner)How to Master Social Media in 2025 [COMPLETE GUIDE] (18 min, Neil Patel, Beginner)How to Create a Social Media Manager Portfolio for Beginners with NO EXPERIENCE | Portfolio Template (11 min, Joanna Yung, Beginner)How I Would Master Social Media in 2026 (If Starting From Zero) (11 min, Neil Patel, Beginner)How to Become a Social Media Manager | Step-by-Step Guide for BEGINNERS | NO EXPERIENCE (11 min, PROF HANZ | WFH, Beginner)How to Become a Successful Social Media Manager in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (16 min, Omobolaji Ajibare, Beginner)Create content fast Canva and phone video.
CapCut Tutorial for Beginners (2026) – Full Video Editing Guide (14 min, Metics Media, Beginner)LEARN CAPCUT IN 15 MINUTES // COMPLETE MOBILE VIDEO EDITING TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS! (18 min, Stewart and Alina, Beginner)Make Stickers in Canva for Free! (Beginner Friendly) (15 min, Jennifer Maker, Beginner)FULL CANVA TUTORIAL 2026 (UPDATED) | How To Use Canva For BEGINNERS Step-by-Step (17 min, Pera University, Beginner)🎬 BEST CapCut Video Editing Tips and Tricks (15 min, Kevin Stratvert, Intermediate)Canva Create: Brand New Era (89 min, Canva, Intermediate)Run accounts for clients Calendars, reporting, retainers.
How To Become A Social Media Manager - Beginners Guide (11 min, Flick - Social Media Marketing Platform, Beginner)How To Start Social Media Marketing For Beginners In 2026 With $0 (SMMA) (16 min, Rene Lacad, Beginner)LinkedIn Content Strategy: Post Ideas for Growth (15 min, Social Media Examiner, Intermediate)The Ultimate Social Media Marketing Strategy w/ Gary Vaynerchuk (68 min, Think Media, Intermediate)1 month of content in 1 hour | Updated guide to content batching & planning + free content calendar! (16 min, Jade Beason, Intermediate)How I plan my content for Instagram YouTube & TikTok | Content creation for social media (22 min, Jade Beason, Intermediate)Paid ads The upsell.
The BEST Facebook Ads Tutorial for Beginners (Full Guide) (74 min, Ben Heath, Beginner)Step-By-Step Facebook Ads Tutorial for Beginners (66 min, Ben Heath, Beginner)What Top Google Ads Experts Do That Beginners Don’t (19 min, Neil Patel, Beginner)YouTube Advertising: How to Run Your First Ad (10 min, Social Media Examiner, Intermediate)Facebook Ads for Local Businesses: A Framework for More Revenue (13 min, Social Media Examiner, Intermediate)Google Marketing Live 2026 (131 min, Google Ads, Intermediate)Find your first clients A small portfolio, a profile that gets replies, and proposals that win work.
Copywriting For Beginners: How To Get Started Fast (With No Experience) (13 min, Alex Cattoni, Beginner)Making a living with Photography (16 min, Peter McKinnon, Intermediate)HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH PHOTOGRAPHY - Things I wish I knew (9 min, Peter McKinnon, Intermediate)How to Sell AI Workflows (Without Starting an Agency) (14 min, Nate Herk | AI Automation, Intermediate)How To Become A Freelance Copywriter & Get Your First Client (11 min, Alex Cattoni, Intermediate)Get paid and keep the books Invoices, contracts, taxes for the self-employed and simple bookkeeping.
Build your own site A one-page site and a profile that bring work to you.