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    Skillshare

    Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Sales Presentation, Client Services, Data Storage, Video Editing, Style Guides, Social Media Strategy, Rapport Building, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Workflow Management, Social Media Marketing, File Management, Customer Relationship Building, Cloud Storage, Expectation Management, Data Management, Relationship Management, Instagram, Post-Production

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Post-Production, Content Creation, TikTok, Timelines, Color Matching, File Management

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    CapCut for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Storytelling, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Content Creation, Multimedia, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Productivity, Color Theory, Color Matching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Animations, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Timelines, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Editing, Multimedia, Music, Quality Assurance, File Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Color Theory, Video Production, System Configuration, Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Import/Export, Configuration Management, Image Quality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Music, Color Matching, File Management, Typography

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Content Creator

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Typography, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Social Media Campaigns, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Image Quality, Proposal Development, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Creativity, Timelines, File Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Foundation of Video Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Multimedia Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Web Content, Multimedia, Infographics, Storyboarding, Video Production, Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Communication, Editing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Copywriting, Writing, Professional Networking

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular video editing courses

  • Start Your Freelance Video Editing Career: Skillshare
  • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing: Coursera Project Network
  • CapCut for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • DaVinci Resolve: Skillshare
  • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Foundation of Video Editing: University of Colorado Boulder

Frequently Asked Questions about Video Editing

Browse the video editing courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • The Foundation of Video Editing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modern Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM‎

Start by identifying your goals—whether you're editing videos for social media, film, YouTube, or a professional portfolio—and the tools you want to learn (like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut).

  • For a tool-based, hands-on intro, try Quickstart Video-Editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • If you're building a creative foundation, consider The Art of Visual Storytelling from the University of Colorado.
  • Want to learn post-production in a broader media context? Explore Modern Video Editing Techniques to build aesthetic fluency for editing work.‎

These beginner-friendly courses introduce editing tools and basic video production techniques with step-by-step guidance:

  • Create a Video Using Canva – No editing experience needed; perfect for quick, polished social videos.
  • Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners – A Guided Project with real-time software practice.
  • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography – Great for learners who want to understand lighting and framing, foundational for editing.‎
  • A course teaches a specific topic or tool—like The Video Production Process.
  • A Specialization combines multiple courses for creative depth—like The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques Specialization, which includes editing and interpreting ideas through selection shots.
  • A Professional Certificate is less common in this category on Coursera, but offers some multimedia or creative career programs (like the Adobe Content Creator Certificate) including multimedia as part of broader job-ready training.‎

Yes. You can start learning video editing on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many video editing courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in video editing, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

You’ll learn how to cut and arrange video clips, add transitions and effects, sync audio, and tell compelling stories through video. Some courses also cover color correction, motion graphics, and exporting formats for platforms like YouTube and social media.‎

No experience is required. Many courses are beginner-friendly and introduce editing concepts and tools step by step. You can start with free or browser-based tools and move to professional software as your skills grow.‎

Yes. Video editing skills are in demand across media, marketing, content creation, and film. A course on Coursera can help you build a portfolio, learn industry tools, and gain confidence in your editing workflow—whether you're freelancing or aiming for a creative role.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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