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Film Making Courses

Film making courses can help you learn screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and directing techniques. You can build skills in storyboarding, lighting design, and sound editing, which are crucial for creating compelling narratives. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer, along with cameras and sound equipment, to help you apply these skills in real projects.


Popular Film Making Courses and Certifications


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    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Advanced Videography: Commercial Filmmaking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Advanced Videography: Cinematic Travel Vlogging

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, World History, Storytelling, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Scandinavian Film and Television

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Cinematography, Cultural Diversity, Video Production, World History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Probability & Statistics, Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Solution Design, Root Cause Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance), Mortgage Loans, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Equities, Investments

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Making Accessible Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Express, Multimedia, User Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Visual Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Graphic Design, Creative Design, User Centered Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Agile Decision-Making Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Change Management, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular film making courses

  • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
  • Advanced Videography: Commercial Filmmaking Essentials: Skillshare
  • Advanced Videography: Cinematic Travel Vlogging: Skillshare
  • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
  • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen
  • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University

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