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    Video editing courses can help you learn how to shape raw footage into compelling stories using cuts, transitions, audio, and visual effects.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Generative AI, Cost Reduction, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Productivity Software, Process Improvement, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
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      Infosec

      CompTIA Project+

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), IT Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Waterfall Methodology, Change Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Grundlagen des Grafikdesigns

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Design Software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Design social media content with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Marketing Design

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      W

      Whizlabs

      AWS: Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Data Cleansing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Quality Assessment, Infographics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Codio

      Select Topics in Python: Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enterprise Architecture, Network Security, Virtualization, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Command-Line Interface, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Ansible, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), YAML

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Codio

      Select Topics in Python: Matplotlib

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Box Plots, Computer Programming, Animations

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Cloud IAM: Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Authorization (Computing)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • CompTIA Project+: Infosec
    • Grundlagen des Grafikdesigns: California Institute of the Arts
    • Design social media content with Piktochart: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS: Networking: Whizlabs
    • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers : Whizlabs
    • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
    • Select Topics in Python: Natural Language Processing: Codio
    • ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
    • Select Topics in Python: Matplotlib: Codio

    Why Learn Video Editing?

    Video editing is the craft of shaping raw footage into compelling visual stories using cuts, transitions, audio, and effects. It’s a vital skill in fields like marketing, entertainment, education, and social media. Learning video editing gives you the tools to create polished content, communicate ideas creatively, and bring stories to life on screen.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Video Editing

    Popular video editing courses include offerings from the University of Colorado Boulder and LearnQuest. These courses cover editing fundamentals, storytelling, audio mixing, and tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.‎

    Yes. Many video editing courses offer a free audit option. This lets you watch the lessons and access reading materials without paying. If you want to complete projects, earn a certificate, or get graded feedback, you’ll need to pay 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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