Video Editing for Social Media Course
Video Editing for Social Media Course
Hands-on throughout and suitable for complete beginners, the course is ideal for content creators, social media managers and marketers.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Get up and running quickly with CapCut
- Import and organise video, audio and images
- Build a compelling narrative with your footage
- Add animations, transitions and titles
- Resize and export video for any social platform
If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You no need no previous experience with video editing to attend this course.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for social media managers, content creators and marketers who need to produce short-form video for social platforms. No prior video editing experience required.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Jun 26 | Thu | Online | Available | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 21st Jul 26 | Tue | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 16th Sep 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 12th Nov 26 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Jul 26 | Tue | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 12th Nov 26 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Jun 26 | Thu | Online | Available | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 16th Sep 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
18th Jun 26 (Thu)
21st Jul 26 (Tue)
16th Sep 26 (Wed)
12th Nov 26 (Thu)
Course Outline
Introduction
Understanding video editing essentials
Understanding file formats and settings
Different social video styles and editing techniques
Importing and organising
Importing video, sound, images and timelapse footage
How to organise your work
Basic rough cut edits
Simple drag and drop edits
Useful editing shortcuts
How to create a narrative
Working with the visual, narrative and emotional streams
Adding and adjusting sound
Mixing music and voice
Understanding that your video needs to work without sound
Finding great free music and effect resources
Creating simple animations
Using transitions to create simple animations
Different types of transitions and when to use them
Colouring your video - the technical and creative options
Resizing and animating video and images
Resizing video and images
Using the resize tools to animate movement
Creating effects using animation
Working with Titles
Adding text and shapes
Using templates
Exporting for social media and GIF formats
Export settings for different social media platforms
Easy ways to make looping videos with GIF and HTML5 (no coding required)
Questions and answers
This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Video Editing for Social Media often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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