Videographer and Video Editor - Training Course
Posted 1 week ago by Netcom Training
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Summary: The Videographer and Video Editor - Training Course offered by Netcom Training is a fully funded, in-person program designed to equip participants with hands-on skills in social media video production. Over 16 weeks, attendees will learn to use professional tools and techniques, culminating in the creation of a portfolio piece. This course targets individuals in the West Midlands Combined Authority area who are looking to enhance their employability in the creative industry. Graduates will receive career coaching and support to connect with hiring partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on training with professional video production tools and techniques.
- Learning Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and cinematography skills.
- Adjusting audio levels and integrating professional sound into edits.
- Researching client bases and planning marketing campaigns.
- Completing a final assessment by shooting and editing a personal video project.
Key Skills:
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work with professional video editing software.
- Understanding of cinematography and audio integration.
- Knowledge of marketing strategies and production budgeting.
- Creativity and teamwork in a collaborative environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
The brands dominating TikTok, YouTube and Instagram aren't lucky, they've got people behind the camera who know exactly what they're doing. That could be you.
Netcom Training is offering a fully funded, in-person Social Media Video Production Pro course, one of the only hands-on video production programmes of its kind in the West Midlands. This isn't an online course you'll forget about by week three. You'll be in a room with other creatives, on professional equipment, building skills that employers are actively hiring for right now.
What You'll Learn
- Over 15 weeks, you'll train hands-on with the exact tools used in professional studios:
- Adobe Premiere Pro editing, transitions, effects and graphics from beginner to confident
- After Effects motion graphics and dynamic content creation
- Cinematography - professional lighting setups, gimbal operation and tripod technique
- Audio - adjusting levels and integrating professional sound into your edits
- Marketing & Strategy - researching client bases, planning campaigns and managing production budgets
- Final Assessment - shoot and edit your own video, leaving with a real portfolio piece
Course Details
- Location: West Midlands (in-person)
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Schedule: Wednesdays 5:30–9:30pm & Saturdays 2:00–3:30pm
- Cost: Fully funded : no fees whatsoever
- Qualification: Netcom Certificate of Completion (Level 3)
Where This Can Take You
Graduates are prepared for roles including: Videographer, Video Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Content Creator, Digital Marketing Specialist Upon completion, your profile will be actively marketed to our hiring partner network and you'll receive dedicated career coaching support.
You're Eligible If You:
- Live in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) area
- Earn below £34,194 gross per year
- Are aged 19 or over
- Have basic IT skills
- Are not currently enrolled in other government-funded training
Why This Course Stands Out
Most video courses are self-paced, online and easy to abandon. This programme is deliberately different — small groups, real equipment, real instructors, real deadlines. You'll leave with the confidence, the technical skills and a finished portfolio piece to show employers from day one.
Spaces are limited. Apply now to avoid missing your place.