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      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

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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Research, World History, Photography, Investigation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Journals

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      More C++ Programming and Unreal

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Displays

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Working Capital

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Wrike

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Milestones (Project Management), Dashboard, Workflow Management, Organizational Structure, Scheduling, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MathWorks

      Advanced Deep Learning Techniques for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Synthesis, Medical Imaging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Verification And Validation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis

      1.9
      Rating, 1.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern Sound Editing

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ENCOR (350-401) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt
    • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
    • 剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑: Fudan University
    • The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources: Yad Vashem
    • More C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
    • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2: Macquarie University
    • Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Get Started with Wrike: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Deep Learning Techniques for Computer Vision: MathWorks

    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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