
Skillshare
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
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

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Post-Production, Content Creation, TikTok, Timelines, Color Matching, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
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

Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Typography, Responsible AI, Media Production, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Color Theory, Storytelling, Branding
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Videography, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Video Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Photo Editing, Branding, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Multimedia, Media Production, Content Creation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content, Infographics, Animations, Digital Media Strategy, Blogs, Editing, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Browse the video editing courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
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).
These beginner-friendly courses introduce editing tools and basic video production techniques with step-by-step guidance:
Yes. You can start learning video editing on Coursera for free in two ways:
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.