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9 Best TikTok Marketing Courses to Take in 2022

The best courses to build your business’s online presence and branding on  the fastest growing social media platform with +1 billion users.

Here is an up-to-date list of the best courses built from Class Central’s catalog of TikTok Marketing courses, and selected according to a well-defined methodology that you can check below.

But if you’re in a hurry, here are my top picks:

Course	Workload	In Brief
1. TikTok for Business (Later.com)	2-3 hours	Tutorials and Workshop with specialists to develop your strategy
2. TikTok for Business: Don’t Miss This Huge Opportunity…(Social Media Examiner)	1-2 hours	Useful tips and tricks to get around TikTok for business
3. TikTok Marketing 2021 | Go Viral With Authentic Videos! (Udemy)	1-2 hours	Tiktok fundamentals and account management
4. TikTok Marketing For Business (Socialty Pro)	1-2 hours	TikTok SEO guide
5. TikTok Marketing (LYFE Marketing)	1-2 hours	In-depth review, TikTok ads with Canva
6. Introduction to TikTok for Creatives (Domestika)	1-2 hours	The creative process for creating TikTok posts
7. TikTok Marketing 2021: Grow Your Account & Master TikTok Ads (Udemy)	11 hours	Detailed overview of how the platform works and strategies
8. Start your TikTok Marketing Strategy for Business RIGHT NOW (Udemy)	4-5 hours	Very detailed overview of how the platform works for real beginners
9. Complete TikTok Marketing Masterclass: Get Millions of Views (Udemy)	6 hours	Course focused on content creation

What is TikTok Marketing?

TikTok is a video sharing social media platform developed primarily for mobile. Users can post 15-seconds to 3-minutes long, vertical videos. It prioritizes user engagement and educational content with a highly effective algorithm that specializes in their preferences accordingly, so it delivers very niche specific content.

This platform, like its counterparts, also displays ads; even so, they are all skippable. This is a challenge for advertisers who need to make content following the same trends and formats already available on the app to grab user’s attention. In that sense, TikTok Marketing is a branch of Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing applied for creating campaigns, ads, and content in the format of short videos to engage your audience and persuade them to take action.

Why you should adopt TikTok Aesthetics

On the left, Hank Green (content creator). On the right, a car company ad.

The importance of developing a great marketing campaign involves multiple steps we hopefully will learn with the courses in this ranking. I am a heavy user of TikTok, and I can guarantee that rarely I come across well made ads. Usually they lack basic aspects I consider relevant for me, personally. For example, I can clearly see a professional production which triggers my “skip” instinct before I even have the chance to see if it is indeed an ad. TikTok content has a specific aesthetic that may take a while for the brands to understand instead of reposting their ads from other sources.

Trending TikTok Creators

I found my corner on TikTok with creators such as Hank Green (science nerd), Institute of Human Anatomy (graphic human anatomy), Ka Burbank (economy), Oneminmicro (things under microscope), The Galactic Gal (aerospace engineer), and others. After only a couple of weeks training the algorithm to my personal taste, I was completely hooked! As an advocate of science and education, it is good to have recommendations in my “For You Page” related to my previous interactions.

TikTok Statistics

TikTok is the fastest growing social app and has changed the whole market; Instagram is now a video sharing platform and YouTube launched YT Shorts to compete with TikTok. This app is in exponential growth: in 2019 it had 381 million users, a year later 700 million, and it’s estimated that by the end of 2022 it will surpass 1.5 billion users.

My experience with TikTok and Digital Marketing

I took part in a couple of in-person digital marketing bootcamps back in 2018 and 2019. Since then, there’s been a big shift in the market with the launch of TikTok. I’ve been following the current trends and can confidently say that the courses in the list will help you deliver great results, even though they cost a fraction of a traditional workshop or nothing at all.

Course Ranking Methodology

I built this ranking following the now tried-and-tested methodology used in previous rankings (you can find them all here). It involves a three-step process:

1. Data-driven: I started by leveraging Class Central’s database with over 70K+ online courses and 170K reviews. Then, I made a preliminary selection of TikTok Marketing courses by rating, reviews, and bookmarks.
2. Refining and ranking: I read through reviews on Class Central, Reddit, and course providers to understand what other learners thought about each course and combined it with my own experience as a learner.
3. Personal choice: Well-made courses were picked despite being not so popular if they presented a refreshing and engaging perspective to the list.

Course Ranking Statistics

Here are some aggregate stats about the ranking:

• Together, they account for 54,973 enrollments plus thousands of YouTube views.
• The single most popular course in the ranking has over 114k views on YouTube.
• 4 courses are free, and 5 are paid.
• The most featured providers are YouTube and Udemy, each with 4 courses.

1. TikTok for Business (Later.com) 

In this series, there are three main types of videos to learn about TikTok.

• First, we have in-depth tutorials to learn the fundamentals of TikTok with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor, Taylor Loren, our host.
• Second, we will jump into a 1-hour workshop with TikTok experts: Sawyer Hartman (Filmmaker & Vlogger), Chriselle Lim (Co-founder and CMO at bümo), Nichole Ciotti (Co-founder at Storyluxe), Seth O’brien (Beauty influencer), and Nathan Allebach (Creative lead at Steak-Umm).
• Then, you can watch an interview with Kate Hewko, creator, and Vanessa Gaik, TikTok Canada to learn tips and tricks for small business.

What You’ll Learn

Some of the topics covered in the fundamentals are: For You Page, Video editor, Discover Page, Your Profile, How the algorithm works, Ads, Hashtag challenges, and much more)

Topics covered in the workshops: How to make TikTok trends work for your brand, What we know about the TikTok algorithm, How to get a ton of views, Tips for creating flawless videos, captions, hashtags and more!, How to Use TikTok Ads to Promote Your Small Business. How Kate Hewko got started as a small business, Incorporating shopify into your strategy, Ad campaign concepts, How to Grow Your Small Business FAST on TikTok, Turn your first-time customers into repeat customers, the best editing tips for creating eye-catching content, measure success, and more.

How You’ll Learn

In this list, you have two workshops, one interview with specialists, and an in-depth tutorial to understand the fundamentals. You can watch it in your own time and refer back to any video when you are putting the concepts in practice. Most of the videos are tips and tricks with actionable tools to use right away.

Institution	Later.com
Provider	YouTube
Instructor(s)	Taylor Loren
Level	Beginner
Workload	2-3 hours
Enrollments	114k views
Rating	1.4k thumbs up
Certificate	Not available

Fun Facts

• This course has the participation of one of the members of TikTok Canada, Vanessa Gaik. Also, in the comments there is another staff member thanking them for making these tutorials available: “I work at TikTok and want to give you huge props for creating an amazing video guiding people on how to build a home on TikTok!”, wrote David Spinner.

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

2. TikTok for Business: Don’t Miss This Huge Opportunity…(Social Media Examiner)

Learn from TikTok experts how to use TikTok for your business with the key features and tips and tricks to perform some functionalities in the app such as live streaming, analytics, content road map, and proven formulas to help you get more followers.

This course provides lecture videos with visuals and actionable tips. The knowledgeable instructors will cover the fundamentals of TikTok walking you through the process to create a powerful marketing strategy.

What You’ll Learn

Some topics covered in this course: Who, What, and Why for Marketers, How Often You Should Post, TikTok Live, Optimize Hashtags, Duets, Repurpose Content, Know your Niche, Content Road Map for Businesses, Research Others’ Content, Hack to Get More Reach, Interface Walkthrough (Post your First Video),  Switch to Pro Account, Creating Videos the Algorithm Loves, TikTok Analytics, Walkthrough for Marketers, Use TikTok to Grow Your Other Social Channels, The Formula for Success, and much more.

How You’ll Learn

In this list, you have bite-sized 13 video lectures with helpful visuals. You can watch it in your own time and refer back to any video when you are putting the concepts in practice. Most of the videos are tips and tricks with actionable tools to use right away. I recommend you watch a few of them every day and pick the topics that are more relevant to you.

Institution	Social Media Examiner
Provider	YouTube
Instructor(s)	Rachel Pedersen, Keenya Kelly, Matt Johnston
Level	Beginner
Workload	1-2 hours
Enrollments	42k views
Rating	1k likes
Certificate	Not available

Fun Facts

• Social Media Examiner has over 200k subscribers on their YouTube channel. They publish social media marketing related videos twice a week.

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

3. TikTok Marketing 2021 | Go Viral With Authentic Videos! (Udemy)

Good and engaging content for beginners to grasp the basic functionalities of TikTok in walkthrough tutorials. The instructor is very clear and straightforward with his explanations with a focus on account management.

What You’ll Learn

Some of the topics covered in this course:

• Optimize your TikTok profile to appeal to your niche
• Go viral without having any followers
• Discover trends on the rise that suit your niche
• Get followers, views, and business by following popular trends/sounds
• How to create Raw, Authentic, & Vulnerable videos to go viral
• The best times to post and how to create a posting schedule
• Know where to find video inspiration in your niche

How You’ll Learn

This course is divided into 10 modules and 54 bite-sized videos. As in any Udemy course, there is a built-in discussion forum to interact with other learners and the instructor. After completing all lessons, you will receive a certification.

Provider	Udemy
Instructor(s)	Skyler Chase
Level	Beginner
Workload	1-2 hours
Enrollments	21,060
Rating	4.7 (214 ratings)
Certificate	Available

Fun Facts

• Skyler Chase is Co-Founder of Social Savvy LA (Digital Marketing Agency).

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

4. TikTok Marketing For Business (Socialty Pro)

In this course comprising 22 videos, you will learn from a TikTok expert how to use this channel for your business. This YouTube channel creates high-quality content for TikTok creators and small businesses. I strongly recommend the content about SEO optimization and how the algorithm works.

The content is perfect for small businesses, content creators starting their journey on the platform, and marketers.

What You’ll Learn

Learn how you can use TikTok for different types of businesses with actionable tips and tricks. Some of the topics covered are: How To Get Your TikTok On Google! TikTok SEO Guide, How To Duet On TikTok, How You Can Go Live On TikTok, TikTok Strategies To Become An Industry Leader In Your Field, My Secret TikTok Sales Hack, 7 Ways To Monetize your TikTok, and more.

How You’ll Learn

This series of bite-sized videos will get you through the latest trends and tricks you can use on your account.

Provider	YouTube
Instructor(s)	Austin Armstrong
Level	Beginner
Workload	1-2 hours
Enrollments	1k views per video
Certificate	Not Available

Fun Facts

• This course has been featured in the 12 Best Social Media Marketing Courses.

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

5. TikTok Marketing (LYFE Marketing)

The instructor, Morgan Myers, will start with an in-depth review of the platform and how to set up your account and how to market your business using TikTok Ads. You will also learn with a short tutorial on how to create those Ads on Canva, a graphic design website. To conclude, we have a collection of tips and tricks to optimize your marketing strategy.

What You’ll Learn

Some topics covered in this course:

• How to run TikTok Ads for beginners, Canva tutorial for video
• TikTok Ads For Beginners: Setup Tutorial & Best Practices.
• How To Design TikTok Video Ads [Canva Tutorial].
• TikTok Advertising Tips: 7 TikTok Ad Mistakes To Avoid.
• TikTok Marketing For Beginners: Strategies, Ideas, & MORE!.
• TikTok Retargeting Tips: How to Run Retargeting Ads + Strategy.
• The Future of TikTok Ads.

How You’ll Learn

In this list, you have 6 video lectures and tutorials with helpful visuals. You can watch it in your own time and refer back to any video when you are putting the concepts in practice. The longest video is an in-depth tutorial with tips and tricks and actionable tools to use right away.

Institution	LYFE Marketing
Provider	YouTube
Instructor(s)	Morgan Myers
Level	Beginner
Workload	1-2 hours
Enrollments	1.6k views
Certificate	Not Available

Fun Facts

• LYFE Marketing is a highly sought after social media marketing company, a 2x Inc 5000 company, as well as an award-winning agency recognized by 3rd party researchers like Clutch and Manifest.

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

6. Introduction to TikTok for Creatives (Domestika)

Arnufur Hakonarson, aka THAT ICELANDIC GUY, will teach you his creative process and what inspires his work on TikTok. You will also learn the basics of TikTok and how to use it, make good content and build a strong brand. You also learn the very basics of filming, editing, and making videos, and, finally, there is a final project you can submit by the end of the course and receive feedback.

What You’ll Learn

Some topics covered in this course:

• Why TikTok Is Important and Why You Should Use It
• How to Craft a Memorable Username and Optimize Your Profile
• How to Create Your Account and How the Platform Works
• Identify Your Niche and how to Create Good Content
• How to Find Trending Hashtags and Viral Challenges
• The Algorithm, the Batch Theory, and the 3 Second Rule
• Professional Camera vs. Smartphone
• How to Film and Edit Your TikTok Videos!
• How to Add Music and Text to Your Videos
• How to Come up with Endless Ideas for Videos and Content

How You’ll Learn

This is a self paced course with 21 lessons and 23 additional resources. By the end of this course you will deliver a project on “creating your own TikTok videos and other engaging content as a way to grow your personal brand or business”. Upon completion of the course, you can download your certificate.

You can check on other students’ projects on the course main page. Once you finish your projects, you can receive comments and feedback from other students as well.

Provider	Domestika
Instructor(s)	THAT ICELANDIC GUY
Level	Beginner
Workload	1-2 hours
Enrollments	10,719
Rating	98% positive (337 reviews)
Certificate	Available

Fun Facts

• THAT ICELANDIC GUY is a photographer from Iceland with nearly 800k followers on TikTok.

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

7. TikTok Marketing 2021: Grow Your Account & Master TikTok Ads (Udemy)

This course provides a very detailed overview of how the platform works and gives you strategies to grow your following with examples. If you are inexperienced on the platform, it will break down the TikTok system, help you build your ad campaigns, and grow your brand on the platform.

What You’ll Learn

Some topics covered in this course:

• How to grow your own TikTok account organically
• How to setup your ad account
• How to grow your TikTok account if you’re a business
• How to design and scale TikTok ad campaigns
• How to design content specifically for TikTok’s algorithm
• How to get your content discovered, even when your account is brand new
• How to design a personal, business, or an aggregator profile that’s optimized for engagement
• How to pick an optimized username, bio text and profile photo
• How to use TikTok analytics
• How to participate in challenges and follow trends
• How to create a content plan for posts

How You’ll Learn

This course is divided into 12 modules and 136 bite-sized videos. It includes 65 downloadable resources and as in any Udemy course, there is a built-in discussion forum to interact with other learners and the instructor. After completing all lessons, you will receive a certification.

Provider	Udemy
Instructor(s)	Darius Mora and Evan Kimbrell
Level	Beginner
Workload	11 hours
Enrollments	17,468
Rating	4.6 (1,243 ratings)
Certificate	Available

Fun Facts

• Darius Mora has over 9 years of experience in marketing with focus on ASO, free marketing, paid user acquisition and retention. Evan Kimbrell is the founder and director of Sprintkick, a full-service digital agency based out of San Francisco.
• Evan Kimbrell has another course featured in the Best Copywriting Courses.

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

8. Start your TikTok Marketing Strategy for Business RIGHT NOW (Udemy)

Want to learn how to use TikTok on training wheels? This is the course for you. Learn with practical guidance with examples and hands-on training.

What You’ll Learn

• How TikTok Works and How You Can Use It for Your Business
• Should TikTok be part of your video marketing strategy moving forward
• Why Your Business Should Be on TikTok
• Brands That Will Inspire Your TikTok Strategy
• Analyzing Your Audience and Competition
• Creating Content for TikTok: Formats, Elements, Activities and Tips
• Content Creation: User-Generated Content and Professional User-Generated Content and tools
• TikTok Hashtags Strategies
• Introduction to TikTok Ads: Getting started, Types of ads, TikTok Ads Manager, Ad Campaign Structure
• Create an Ad + Creative Tools
• TikTok Analytics: Native TikTok Analytics, TikTok pixel, Tiklytics, Pentos

How You’ll Learn

This course is divided into 14 modules and 111 bite-sized lectures. It includes 21 downloadable resources and as in any Udemy course, there is a built-in discussion forum to interact with other learners and the instructor. After completing all lessons, you will receive a certification.

Provider	Udemy
Instructor(s)	Dejan Majkic
Level	Beginner
Workload	4-5 hours
Enrollments	8,980
Rating	4.6 (47 ratings)
Certificate	Available

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.

9. Complete TikTok Marketing Masterclass: Get Millions of Views (Udemy)

This course is more focused on content creators rather than businesses. So, if you want to build a personal brand, this is the course for you. You will learn the essential TikTok marketing strategies: how to build your following, create viral content, and get millions of views.

What You’ll Learn

• Learn how to go viral on TikTok and build a following of raging fans from scratch
• Discover the secrets to the TikTok Algorithm and how to get millions of views for your videos
• Have brands sponsor your TikTok videos and monetize your TikTok account
• Use TikTok’s video editor and create professional videos just using your smartphone
• Learn what TikTok is and how to setup your TikTok profile right away
• Earn rewards on TikTok and go Live with your audience
• Understand how often to post on TikTok, what kind of content to post, and how to be seen as an authority
• Drive traffic off of TikTok to your website and other social media platforms
• See my 5-step secret TikTok success story
• Use the advanced features of TikTok

How You’ll Learn

This course is divided into 7 modules and 54 bite-sized lectures. It includes 6 downloadable resources and as in any Udemy course, there is a built-in discussion forum to interact with other learners and the instructor. After completing all lessons, you will receive a certification.

Provider	Udemy
Instructor(s)	Joe Parys
Level	Beginner
Workload	6 hours
Enrollments	5,277
Rating	4.7 (142 ratings)
Certificate	Available

If you’re interested in this course, you can find more information about the course and how to enroll here.