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Video Production: Build the Skills to Capture, Create, and Share Stories Through Visual Media 

Video Production is the heart of modern storytelling. Whether creating content for social media, film, marketing, or education, strong Video Production skills give you the power to inform, inspire, and entertain. If you’ve just finished high school or are a working adult ready for a creative career change, learning video and visual production gives you a direct path into one of today’s most in-demand creative fields. 

Learning Academy, powered by LearnKey, offers flexible, beginner-friendly online training that teaches the core tools and techniques of videography. You’ll develop job-ready skills, earn a certificate, and get career placement support to begin your journey as a videographer or video producer. 

 

What Is Video Production? 

Video Production is the process of planning, recording, editing, and distributing video content. It includes every step from scripting and shooting to editing and publishing across digital platforms. 

Professionals in video production work in fields such as: 

  • Film and television
     
  • Social media and content marketing
     
  • Corporate training and education
     
  • Event and wedding recording
     
  • News, sports, and documentary journalism
     

As a videographer or producer, you might shoot interviews, direct live events, create product commercials, or assemble promotional footage for brands. The possibilities are endless when you understand the skills behind the camera and editing software. 

 

 

Why Video Production Skills Matter 

With the emergence of video content/content creation and AI, video Production skills are vital in a content-driven world. Businesses, organizations, influencers, and schools use video to connect with audiences. People now expect to receive information through visual media—and companies are hiring people who know how to deliver it. 

When you learn videography, you gain the ability to: 

  • Record and edit high-quality content
     
  • Capture visuals that tell compelling stories
     
  • Enhance audio and video for professional results
     
  • Organize and manage projects from start to finish
     
  • Stand out in marketing, communications, and media careers
     

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to strengthen your visual production expertise, the right training can help you turn your creativity into a profession. 

 

Who Should Take This Course? 

This Video Production course is perfect for: 

  • High school graduates interested in media and digital storytelling
     
  • Creatives looking to gain technical production experience
     
  • Professionals wanting to expand their marketing or content creation role
     
  • Career changers ready to explore visual media
     
  • Freelancers and entrepreneurs interested in offering recording and editing services
     

No experience is needed. If you’re passionate about cameras, storytelling, or media, this course will help you take the next step. 

 

Learn Video Production Online and On Your Schedule 

At Learning Academy, we make Video Production training flexible and accessible. You’ll complete your course 100% online with videos, practice exercises, assignments, and instructor guidance. You can learn on your schedule—during the day, at night, or on weekends. 

You’ll build a portfolio of finished video projects, showcasing your creativity and technical skills to future clients or employers. And after the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and access to our career placement services. 

 

What You’ll Learn 

Our LearnKey courseware covers every stage of the Video Production process. You’ll build hands-on skills through real-world projects that prepare you for creative roles in any industry. Topics include: 

  • Understanding video production stages: pre-production, production, post-production
     
  • Scripting, planning, and shot-list development
     
  • Camera types, settings, and framing techniques
     
  • Lighting and audio setup for various environments
     
  • Recording interviews, action shots, and b-roll
     
  • Editing with industry-standard software
     
  • Adding music, voiceovers, transitions, and titles
     
  • Exporting and publishing video across platforms
     

These videography skills are essential for building a career in digital storytelling. 

 

Certification and Career Placement Support 

After training, you’ll be ready to present your work to potential employers or clients. You can pursue certifications in popular editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, or build a freelance brand supported by a professional portfolio. 

Learning Academy offers complete access to employment resources and best practices, including: 

  • Resume writing tailored to creative roles
     
  • LinkedIn profile updates and portfolio presentation tips
     
  • Interview practice for media and production jobs
     
  • Support finding freelance, contract, or full-time work in video
     

Whether your goal is to get hired or start your own business, we’ll help you move forward. 

 

Where Video Production Can Take You 

Graduates of our Video Production course work in: 

  • Marketing and advertising departments
     
  • YouTube and social media content studios
     
  • Educational and training video teams
     
  • Event and commercial videography companies
     
  • Film and television production companies
     

Depending on your interests, you can also cross into graphic design, video, and even videography for motion graphics or interactive media. 

 

 

 

Developing Essential Life Skills for Creative Careers 

In addition to teaching technical skills, Learning Academy includes life skills training through professional development, soft skills, and business communication skills to support your personal and professional growth. These lessons help you: 

  • Manage time and creative projects
     
  • Set goals and follow through
     
  • Communicate effectively with clients and teams
     
  • Accept feedback and grow from it
     
  • Present yourself confidently in interviews and pitch meetings
     

These skills help you stay consistent and professional in any creative industry. 

 

Jobs You Can Pursue with Video Production Skills 

After finishing your course, you’ll be ready for roles such as: 

  • Junior Video Editor
     
  • Social Media Videographer
     
  • Freelance Video Producer
     
  • Corporate Video Assistant
     
  • Marketing Content Creator
     
  • YouTube Channel Producer
     
  • Event Videographer
     

With video production skills, you can build a career that offers creative freedom, growing demand, and the ability to work in-house or independently. 

 

Start Your Journey in Video Production Today 

Video Production gives you the power to craft stories, capture moments, and create content that moves people. With the right skills, you can enter a growing industry where visuals drive communication, connection, and opportunity. 

At Learning Academy, we support your entire journey, from your first lesson to your job. Our online training, real-world projects, certification prep, and career placement services give you everything you need to start strong. 

Enroll today and start building the Video Production skills that bring stories and your future to life. 

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Our courses don’t just teach software – they prepare you for certifications that boost your salary, advance your career, and make you stand out to employers. Each course includes exam prep materials and is designed by industry experts who know what certification bodies are looking for.

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Software: Many courses use free trial versions of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (7-day trial), or CompTIA CertMaster labs accessed via browser. We provide detailed setup guides before each lab module.

Yes! All LearnKey courses are self-paced and open-enrollment—start immediately after purchase. You’ll have twelve (12) months of unlimited access.

Additionally, to enroll in one of our pathways with multiple courses, you must speak with an Enrollment Specialist at 800-865-0165 before enrolling.

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Learners taking one course get access to the course and online support. If you are taking one of our pathways with multiple courses, test-prep, and certification exams, you have access to:

Instructor access through Q&A: Post questions directly to our senior instructors and get personalized responses within 24 hours.

Student Services Representative: After enrolling through an enrollment specialist, you will be assigned a student services representative (SSR) to assist you on your journey with LearnKey.

Live Coaching Sessions: Optional weekly webinars where you can ask questions in real time.

Study Groups: Join peer study groups in our online community to collaborate on labs and quizzes.

Technical Help Desk: Our support team is available if you encounter platform issues, such as playback errors, 􀃘le downloads, or SCORM compatibility.

Most of our entry-level IT courses (A+, Network+, Security+) assume no formal background—just basic comfort with computer use—creative courses (Adobe, video editing). Think you know your way around Windows or macOS, but we start each tool from the ground up.

If you’re entirely new, we recommend taking our free “IT Knowledge Survey” to gauge your current skillset and or speak with an enrollment specialist at 800-865-0165 or email enrollments@learnkey.com

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CompTIA A+ prep: ~25 hours

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Adobe Illustrator prep: ~12 hours

If you dedicate 1–2 hours daily, you can finish in 2–4 weeks. You’ll also have 24/7 access for six months to revisit any module until exam day.

Yes, our courses are mapped to globally recognized industry certifications, including but not limited to Microsoft, Azure, CISCO, CompTIA, Autodesk, Adobe, Intuit, EC Council, Certiport ITS, Allied Health, and more.

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Twelve (12) Months, as most content, such as practice exams and labs, expires after a year.

No. You can test in a center, or there is an option via online proctoring.

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The textbooks you order are included in the cost of your program. They are yours to keep; you can highlight them, take notes, or do whatever helps you retain the information.

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