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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Trend Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Business Planning, Financial Regulation, Presentations, Proposal Development, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Brainstorming, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Market Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Software Testing for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Tools, Selenium (Software), Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Acceptance Testing, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Usability Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Test Case, API Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Automation, Personalized Service, Marketing Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Event Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Marketing Materials, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Psychology, Network Model

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Use SharePoint & Power Virtual Agent to Create Smart Chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Automation, Internal Communications, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Estrategia y Planificación de Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Marketing Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create environmental awareness content with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future: University of Cape Town
    • Software Testing for Developers: Codio
    • Create an Email Autoresponder Using Mailchimp: Coursera Project Network
    • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring: Whizlabs
    • Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Use SharePoint & Power Virtual Agent to Create Smart Chatbot: Coursera Project Network
    • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Whizlabs

    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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