Who should take this content creation course?

It's designed for creators and business professionals already using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini who want to move beyond basic prompting into scalable video production for marketing, storytelling, social media, and digital content teams.

How can AI help you create content?

AI accelerates every stage. AI-powered content creation can draft scripts, generate consistent characters and scenes, animate key frames, and produce voiceovers. This course shows how to combine these into one repeatable, scalable workflow.

How do I learn AI for content creation?

Start with a structured workflow rather than scattered tools. Through guided demonstrations and a capstone, this course shows you how to use AI for content creation end to end, from a single brief to a finished short-form video.

Do I need experience to take this generative AI content creation course?

Yes, some. It's built for practitioners with regular hands-on use of generative AI for content creation, and familiarity with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and basic AI image or video tools. It then takes you beyond basic prompting into structured production.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

GenAI for Content Creation

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GenAI for Content Creation

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4 modules

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze prompts with the Universal Prompt Structure (Subject, Context, Style, Constraints, Output) to diagnose failures across AI content tools.
Produce a complete short-form video by running the Claude → Nano Banana Pro → Veo 3.1/Seedance 2.0 AI content creation workflow from a single brief.
Develop scene-by-scene prompt documents in Claude that downstream image and video tools can execute without rework for content creation using AI.
Generate character sheets, reference scenes & frames with consistent visual continuity using Nano Banana Pro, AI tool for image generation & editing.

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There are 4 modules in this course

GenAI for Content Creation teaches creators and business professionals how to build AI-generated video content using a modern multi-tool production workflow. Designed for practitioners already using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and image or video generation platforms, the course moves beyond basic prompting into structured content creation with generative AI.

Learners use Claude to create scripts, storyboards, and scene-by-scene prompt documents; Nano Banana Pro to generate consistent characters, cinematic reference scenes, and key frames; and Veo 3.1 or Seedance 2.0 to animate those assets into short-form video content. The course also covers voice generation with ElevenLabs V3, prompt engineering frameworks, visual continuity, temporal coherence, AI disclosure requirements, and C2PA Content Credentials. Through guided demonstrations and a production-focused capstone project, learners build a reusable AI content creation workflow that supports scalable video production for marketing, storytelling, social media, and digital content teams.

This module introduces the major shift from isolated prompts to structured AI production pipelines. Learners explore the Universal Prompt Structure and understand how prompt documents coordinate multiple AI tools in a single workflow.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 peer review

3 videosTotal 21 minutes

The 2026 Shift: From One-Off Prompts to Workflow Pipelines 7 minutes
The Universal Prompt Structure: Subject, Context, Style, Constraints, Output 7 minutes
Claude as Director: The Scene-by-Scene Prompt Document 7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
Building Effective Agents 5 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 20 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Diagnose and Direct — Apply the Universal Prompt Structure with Claude20 minutes

This module focuses on scripting, storyboarding, and planning before visual production begins. Learners use Claude to build structured brief packs, timed scripts, and detailed storyboard prompt documents.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 16 minutes

Scripting with Claude: Beats, Pacing, and the Brief Pack 6 minutes
Storyboarding with Claude: From Script to Scene-by-Scene Prompts 5 minutes
Voice and Audio (Parallel Track): Direction, Cloning, and the Audio Lane 5 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Long Context Prompting Tips 5 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 20 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Plan and Direct — Build the Pre-Production Package with Claude20 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Designing an AI Voice Workflow for Brand Impact10 minutes

This module explores visual continuity and AI-assisted image generation workflows. Learners generate character sheets, cinematic reference scenes, and production-ready key frames using Nano Banana Pro.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 peer review

3 videosTotal 16 minutes

Character Creation: Reference-Conditioned Generation and Locked Descriptors 6 minutes
Cinematic Reference Scenes: Style Anchors for the Whole Piece 5 minutes
Key Frames and Iteration as Craft 5 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Gemini Image Generation 5 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 20 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Direct Nano Banana Pro — Build a Character Sheet, Cinematic Reference, and Key Frame20 minutes

This module brings the full workflow together by transforming key frames into animated motion clips using Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.0. Learners also explore disclosure requirements, provenance standards, and platform publishing decisions.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 22 minutes

Key Frame to Motion: Temporal Coherence and the Veo / Seedance Choice 6 minutes
Release Decisions : Workflow Shape, Platform Fit, and Disclosure 5 minutes
Guided Capstone: End-to-End Pipeline on a Single Brief 11 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Veo by Google DeepMind 5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

GenAI for Content Creation20 minutes

2 peer reviewsTotal 80 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: From Key Frame to Released Asset — Direct Motion and Disclosure20 minutes
Project: Ship a 30-Second Vertical Short — Run the Full GenAI Pipeline End-to-End 60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Maintaining Temporal Coherence in AI Video Production10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

AI for content creation implies the use of AI tools for content creation to plan, produce, and refine content such as video, scripts, and visuals. This course applies AI-powered content creation to a complete short-form video workflow using Claude, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo or Seedance.

GenAI for content creation means using generative AI to produce original content including scripts, characters, scenes, motion, and voice rather than just edit it. This course teaches content creation with generative AI as a structured, multi-tool production process, not one-off prompting.

This generative AI content creation course teaches creators and business professionals to build AI-generated video using a modern multi-tool workflow including Claude for scripts and prompt documents, Nano Banana Pro for visuals, and Veo 3.1 or Seedance 2.0 for motion.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.