Social Media Content Creation: Canva Beginner to Advanced (Udemy.com)
Using Canva you will learn to design incredible graphics, videos and more for use in your social media marketing in 2026
Created by: Maggie Stara
Last updated July 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 7,263 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in July 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
Maggie Stara's course is a 13.4 hour, 98 lecture tour of Canva built around social media work. The syllabus runs from design basics and Canva 101 through social graphics, video, business materials, a short AI section and advanced animation. She works in the Pro version and shows workarounds for the free plan, and she supplies downloadable templates. It was last updated in July 2026. Despite the All Levels label, it fits people who already poke around Canva and want more range.
The ratings are strong: 4,774 of 7,263 are five stars. Reviewers say Maggie explains things clearly, goes step by step and keeps lessons from dragging. One social media manager singled out the resource guide. The complaints are consistent, though. Some say she talks a long time before getting to the screen, then rushes through the actual Canva steps. A beginner called it advanced and too dependent on Pro features. Only 130 reviews are one or two stars.
At about 13 hours it is a moderate commitment, and the mix of social graphics, video, eBooks and print is wide. There are no quizzes and just one assignment, though the course description promises exercises along the way. It suits people who want range across formats and can skip a chatty stretch. If you are brand new and on the free plan, expect to lean on the workarounds.
Pros
- Downloadable mobile-friendly templates to follow along with
- Covers social graphics, video, GIFs, eBooks, print and email signatures in one place
- Reviewers find Maggie's step by step explanations clear and not boring
- Updated in July 2026, with a section on using AI inside Canva
Cons
- Some reviewers say the talking runs long and the on-screen steps get rushed
- Built around Canva Pro, so free plan users rely on workarounds
- Labeled all levels, but one beginner found it advanced and hard to follow
I've learned so much. Maggie explains everything in great detail and makes it all super easy to understand.
Better for people who already know basic Canva than true beginners, despite the All Levels label.
What you will learn
- Create eye-catching designs for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn that will help you get noticed online
- Save time and money by designing your own (mobile-friendly) graphics using Canva and other online tools
- Learn advanced skills like creating moving GIFs, videos and professional eBooks
- Create beautiful Canva templates that you can share with your audience or sell online
- Design captivating videos for organic posts or paid video ads
Course content
9 sections · 98 lectures · 13 hours of video 1 assignment, 1 article
- 1Design Wisdom 1 free preview9 lectures · 1.3 hours
- 2Canva 10111 lectures · 1.6 hours
- 3Canva for Social Media Graphics 1 free preview18 lectures · 2.3 hours
- 4Canva for Social Media Videos 2 free previews18 lectures · 2.7 hours
- 5Canva for Business 3 free previews19 lectures · 2.6 hours
- 6Working with AI10 lectures · 1.1 hours
- 7Advanced Content Creation Techniques11 lectures · 1.7 hours
- 8Assignment1 quiz
- 9Thank You2 lectures · 3 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone who wants to learn how to design amazing graphics and videos for their social media platforms, their website or their business
- Business owners who want to learn how to design their own simple websites, business cards and eBooks
- Freelancers who want to take their design skills up a notch without needing to learn expensive software
- Anyone who wants to learn some awesome Canva design hacks!
What you need before you start
- Access to both a computer and smartphone would be beneficial!
- And a great attitude!
How it compares
Against the other 314 rated Udemy courses in Social Media Marketing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 83% of them
- Reviews7,263#9 of 315 by number of reviews
- Length13.4 hourslonger than 90% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 89% of them
Course Description
Are you ready to create something remarkable today?
Whether you're a beginner in the world of social media content creation and content marketing, just looking for some guidance on basic graphic creation, or you're an expert looking to pick up some new tricks, there is something in this course just for you!
If you're looking to improve your content creation skills for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and other social media platforms, you're in the right place.
What can you expect?
This course is packed full of exciting, valuable lessons that teach you exactly how to create beautiful graphics within Canva that will help turn your online presence into something truly remarkable. It's taught using follow-along videos where I share my screen with you, so you can create your projects at your own pace as you watch.
You'll also be given plenty of helpful exercises along the way so you can practice your skills along your learning journey. And I'll provide you with my custom, downloadable, mobile-friendly templates to ensure that each graphic you create will look fabulous on mobile, too.
We will be using the Pro (Paid) version of Canva for this course, but I will also be showing you how to get around some of the premium features for those of you who will be using the free plan of Canva by using some clever hacks and external helpful tools.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to make your own:
Canva graphics to use anywhere online and offline for print
Instagram inspirational quote graphics, multi-post carousel images
Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn banners
Easy Instagram reels
Shareable GIFs and meme posts
Animated Pinterest pins
Business materials including eBooks, mockups, and materials for print like posters and business cards
Powerful websites, polls & quizzes
Animated email signatures
and more!
We will also be dedicating an entire section of the course to leveraging the world of AI within Canva and other tools, and looking at expert-level animations so that you can finish here knowing that you're officially a Canva Pro!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
7,263 Reviews
Maggie Stara
Hey I’m Maggie - your creative instructor!
I was first introduced to the world of social media marketing in 2016. I was SO excited about the possibility of working online but I was really struggling with the lack of honest, authentic, and high-quality information out there for beginners. So before I even began working in this world, I knew one day I'd want to create the kind of high-quality resources for aspiring marketers that I felt were missing in this space.
Why my courses
My online skills have led to working with an exciting range of talented people, from sole traders to multi-million dollar businesses. And in addition to working as a freelancer, I've also worked in a digital marketing agency and an in-house corporate role. With this wide range of hands-on experiences, I am now able to teach impactful marketing courses designed with other creative overachievers in mind. So you can feel confident that my courses are made by someone who knows exactly how intimidating it can be to be trying to master 20 tools at once and stay on top of constant updates with each of them. And I hope to take away some of the overwhelm and make you feel like you're not alone in this.
Why I love what I do:
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Reviews
By Yuliia Kononenko on 7/3/2026
To be honest, after listening till Part about social media, I would say that the previous section was way toooomuch stretched with speaking, talking, explaining.... I would much more appreciate less talking about everything else and more practical presentations in the interfaces and adjacent tools. I'd say that it was a bit disappointing to skip a lot of speech and look for useful parts. Please make it more presentational (if I may say so). From the other side, when the author shows something on the screen in Canva, she rushes and moves between sections fast and explanation becomes very sketchy. Don't get me wrong, the experience is obvious however, the format can be improved.
By Lynnae Spafford on 4/23/2026
Pretty good content. She is very clear with instructing and has a good personality for teaching. It started off pretty simple, with a lot of things I knew just from playing around in Canva. But as the course progresses, she gives some really interesting tips, tricks, and ideas that I found very helpful. The one thing that i found to be negative: she went on a long rabbit trail on "diversity and inclusion" and "LGBT......." stuff. It was completely unnecessary! Please just give information on the topic and keep politics out of it!
By PBS1 PBS1 on 3/24/2026
I find the style of teaching very stimulating, which is making the information easier to process and understand! I'm excited to continue learning :) I'm halfway now and still feeling super stimulated. I'm really enjoying all the new tools I'm learning on Canva. So awesome to see how small changes can improve the efficiency and quality of my projects!
By Mahva Farrokhimoghim on 2/23/2026
I learned a lot and it was really easy to follow. I was a Canva user before but now I know more and I´m more motivated than before thanks tp this course and the instructor,Maggie Stara.
By Susan Vince on 2/21/2026
I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. I have learned so much and am excited about learning more of the content of the course going forward. I loved the way the course was delivered and I will continue to follow Maggie in the other courses she has to offer.
By Milcíades Palmer Rodríguez on 2/8/2026
trust me... you'll be in good hands. :) Maggie's courses are truly one in a million. Crystal clear explanations, the projects are amazing, we create lots of amazing Canva projects, really cool designs, she just doesn't hold back! This is the type of material that is worth 100 times the price that you end up paying in the end. I've purchased all of her courses, except for the Instagram reels with Canva.
By Keshav Kashyap on 1/31/2026
the course is sufficient for someone who want to creat his/her post on social media and some little ad creative, and because now I have started taking over this course, it also covers that, but some-where she could be a little slow, though.
By Mary Zamani on 1/29/2026
Maggie is the best CANVA online instructor. In 2023, when I first started working as a social media manager, Maggie was my source of learning and inspiration... until this day, whenever I decide to update my canva techniques, I come back to her courses. I can't deny the fact that I knew 90% of the course, but I enjoy watching her viral enthusiasm in teaching creative design. :)
By Sandra Radinovic Barbu on 1/20/2026
This was amazing! I learnt so much, and I was able to practice even with my free Canva account. After all this content it's so much easier to understand how all those ads and reels come alive on social media, but also how to think creatively and try making something by yourself. Maggie is so interesting and engaging, I am on to her next course. :)
By Anonymized User on 12/5/2025
The course was amazing. I had the opportunity to learn about new features and tools while enhancing my existing skills. I appreciated the diversity of content, as it covered a wide range of themes and application areas. I discovered many beautiful design possibilities that I can now confidently use in my future projects. The course length was perfect as well, comprehensive without feeling overwhelming. Overall, it was an inspiring and highly valuable learning experience that I would definitely recommend.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100









