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YouTube Shorts: Create Winning Content

Cara Nicole

Instructor: Cara Nicole

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1 module
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

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Beginner level

No prior experience required.

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Create and optimize YouTube Shorts for maximum reach

Skills you'll gain

  • Video Editing
  • Storytelling
  • Content Strategy
  • Drive Engagement
  • Video Production
  • Photo/Video Production and Technology
  • Content Creation

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June 2025

Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

Discover how to create compelling YouTube Shorts that capture attention and grow your channel. This course covers the technical requirements, platform-specific strategies, and content planning techniques to help you produce short-form videos that complement your long-form content. You’ll learn how to use tools like CapCut, spot trends, and optimize for retention and reach. By the end, you'll be able to design Shorts that engage viewers and expand your audience through consistent, impactful storytelling.

Discover how to create compelling YouTube Shorts that capture attention and grow your channel. This course covers the technical requirements, platform-specific strategies, and content planning techniques to help you produce short-form videos that complement your long-form content. You’ll learn how to use tools like CapCut, spot trends, and optimize for retention and reach. By the end, you'll be able to design Shorts that engage viewers and expand your audience through consistent, impactful storytelling.

What's included

2 videos2 readings2 assignments

2 videos•Total 7 minutes
  • Why YouTube Shorts Matter•1 minute•Preview module
  • How to Create YouTube Shorts•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 11 minutes
  • YouTube Shorts Guide•10 minutes
  • Congratulations and Next Steps•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 30 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: YouTube Shorts•10 minutes
  • Activity: Create a YouTube Short•20 minutes

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