This short, hands-on course helps you confidently plan, film, and edit engaging short-form videos using Adobe Express. You’ll move from concept to completion through learning how to plan and create storyboards, capture effective footage, and edit with accessibility and style in mind. Through guided projects, you’ll create eye-catching content for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, honing your skills with tools for storytelling, branding, and visual impact. Whether you’re new to video or looking to level up your creative skills, this course will help you bring your ideas to life quickly, creatively, and effectively.
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Develop and organize short-form video concepts by applying pre-production strategies, planning materials, and building a creative foundation.
Film effective short-form videos by selecting video types, structuring stories, and using proper techniques to capture compelling content.
Edit short-form videos in Adobe Express using efficient workflows and accessibility best practices to produce polished, inclusive content.
Publish social media videos that drive audience engagement by producing TikToks and Reels that apply short-form strategies and consistent branding.
Skills you'll gain
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October 2025
Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the essentials of short-form video creation by covering pre-production strategies, planning materials, and hands-on practice in Adobe Express.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of creating short-form videos by exploring video types, story structure, filming techniques, and practical phone recording tips.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
This module introduces learners to post-production by covering editing workflows, accessibility best practices, and hands-on video editing in Adobe Express to produce polished, inclusive short-form content.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module helps learners produce effective social media videos by exploring content types, short-form strategies, branding with thumbnails, and hands-on practice creating TikToks or Reels in Adobe Express.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments
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