TikTok without fear in a day: beginners

About this course

Participants learn how TikTok works by setting up and managing an account, recording clips and editing simple short-form videos. The course covers music, sound, effects, trends, content sharing, and basic safety and privacy settings, with examples of TikTok’s use in creative industries, content creation and digital marketing. Teaching combines demonstrations, guided exercises and creative tasks. Learners practise making content during the session and receive tutor feedback, with activities designed to introduce the platform step by step.

What you'll learn

• Set up and manage a TikTok account
• Record and edit short-form videos
• Apply music, sound and simple effects
• Recognise how trends and content sharing work on TikTok
• Use basic safety and privacy settings

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for adults aged 19 and over who are new to TikTok, including complete beginners with no previous experience. Basic smartphone or computer skills are helpful, but the course introduces the platform through demonstrations, guided exercises and tutor support.

• No previous TikTok experience is required
• Basic smartphone or computer skills are helpful
• Learning takes place through practical activities and guided exercises
• There is no formal assessment

Before you go

• Computers and internet access are provided.
• Learners may bring their own smartphone to practise directly on the device.
• A notebook may be useful for taking notes.
• No preparation is required before attending.
• Assistive equipment and access support may be available through reasonable adjustments, subject to an interview with the relevant support team.