YouTube for content creators in a day: beginners

About this course

Participants explore the main stages of creating YouTube content, from planning a simple idea and filming with a smartphone or basic equipment to editing and publishing a video. The course also covers channels, uploads, thumbnails and how viewers discover and engage with content. Teaching combines demonstrations, guided exercises and short creative tasks. Participants work through the process step by step, with opportunities to receive feedback while learning how YouTube is used in content creation, creative industries and business promotion.

What you'll learn

• Set up and manage a YouTube channel
• Plan and create simple video content
• Film using a smartphone or basic equipment
• Edit videos with simple editing tools
• Upload and manage videos on YouTube
• Explain how viewers discover and engage with content

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for adults aged 19 or over who are new to video creation or online content. No previous experience is required. Basic computer or smartphone skills may be helpful, and participation involves demonstrations, guided exercises and short creative tasks.

• Suitable for people creating videos for ideas, projects, creative work, business promotion or personal branding
• Basic computer or smartphone skills are helpful
• No preparation is required before attending
• There is no formal assessment

Before you go

• Computers and access to editing tools are provided.
• A smartphone may be brought for filming during the course, although this is optional.
• A notebook may be useful for planning ideas.
• No specialist equipment is needed.
• Assistive equipment and access support may be available through reasonable adjustments, subject to an interview with the relevant support team.