Modern YouTube Creation for Beginners

Learn to Plan, Record, Edit and Publish Videos with Confidence Using Beginner-Friendly Tools and Workflows

Course Curriculum

• 12 sections • 45 lectures • 2h 52m total length

• Planning Your Video Content Preview 1:57 Learn how to clarify your message, understand your audience and choose video formats that fit your goals, style and comfort level.

• Using AI to Brainstorm Video Ideas Preview 1:48 Discover how tools like ChatGPT, Jasper and Copy.ai can help you generate hooks, outlines and simple video scripts faster.

• AI Tools for Planning and Confidence 2:10 Explore modern AI-assisted planning tools for scripting, content calendars, speaking practice and workflow organization.

• Common AI Content Mistakes to Avoid 1:21 Learn how to use AI more effectively by improving prompts, adapting tone and avoiding generic copy-and-paste content.

• Video Planning & AI Mistakes Quiz

• Planning Videos with Canva Whiteboard 4:33 Learn how to visually organize ideas, map video concepts and brainstorm content using Canva Whiteboard and Magic Write.

• Practice Challenge and Next Steps 0:24 Review the key ideas from this module and complete a simple beginner-friendly practice challenge to start building confidence.

Compatibility & Requirements

• No previous YouTube or video editing experience is required.

• A computer or laptop with internet access is recommended for editing and publishing videos

• A smartphone or basic camera is enough to follow the filming demonstrations

• Free tools or tools with a free version, such as Canva and CapCut, can be used throughout the course

• A willingness to learn, experiment and start creating content with confidence