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I saw something interesting today. There’s a website that offers “social media certification”. Its blurb mentions that for only $1495, you will receive the following benefits:

Intensive CSMMC (Certified Social Media Marketing Coach/Consultant) 12-week certification program
12 one-hour high-impact interactive classes and 1 bonus session
An intensive content-rich training manual
Links and resources “worth thousands”
A web-based interactive forum

Sounds great – a certification that will allow you to become a social media consultant/expert for less than $1500 and within 12 [...]