SkillsBooster Academy

YouTube for Sales: Video Marketing & Demo Skills

SkillsBooster Academy

YouTube for Sales: Video Marketing & Demo Skills

Anton Voroniuk

Instructor: Anton Voroniuk

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5 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • You will be able to plan YouTube videos that answer real buyer questions at each stage of the sales funnel.

  • You will be able to set up a professional YouTube channel and produce a short product demo video with basic equipment.

  • You will be able to optimize, share, and track YouTube videos to generate leads and support sales follow-up.

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September 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

How can YouTube actually help me find and win more customers? This module answers that question in plain language and shows where video fits into everyday sales work. By the end, you will be able to choose five YouTube video ideas that answer real buyer questions and match each one to the stage of the sales funnel where it helps most. You will work with a simple three-stage sales funnel (attract, nurture, close) and the four video types that sales teams use most on YouTube: product demos, customer testimonials, explainer videos, and FAQ answers. In two short on-screen walkthroughs, you will use the YouTube search bar to see what buyers type and look at how other companies in your market use video on their channels. Short examples show how a business development specialist can use an explainer video for prospecting, how a sales representative can send a demo to nurture a lead, and how a sales consultant can use a testimonial to help close a deal. This module is designed for sales representatives, business development specialists, sales consultants, product demonstrators, and sales operations specialists who are new to video. There are no prerequisites: you do not need a YouTube channel, a camera, or any marketing experience to begin. You will take away a short list of five video ideas, each with a buyer question, a video type, and a sales stage, so you know exactly which video to make first.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab

How do I set up a YouTube channel that looks professional to buyers, even if I have never done it before? This module walks you through every step in simple language, from creating the channel to making it easy for a prospect to contact you. By the end, you will be able to create a branded YouTube channel with a clear name and handle, a profile picture, a banner image, a channel description, a contact link, and at least one playlist organized by buyer question. You will use free tools only: a Google account and YouTube Studio. In two short on-screen walkthroughs, you will follow each click in the YouTube interface, first to create the channel and then to complete the Customization page and build a playlist. You will also learn a simple three-sentence formula for a channel description that says who you help, what problem you solve, and how to reach you. This module is designed for sales representatives, business development specialists, sales consultants, and product demonstrators who want a trustworthy home for their sales videos. There are no prerequisites, and you do not need design skills, video editing skills, or any existing videos to complete the steps; a logo or a photo you already have is enough for the images. You will take away a live, buyer-ready YouTube channel that you can link in your email signature and share with prospects and clients.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

How do I make a product demo video that people actually watch, without a studio or a big budget? This module shows you a simple way to plan, script, record, and upload a short demo that keeps a buyer's attention. By the end, you will be able to produce a product demo video of three minutes or less that follows a four-part script: problem, solution, proof, and next step. You will use free and familiar tools only: Google Docs for the script, a smartphone or a free screen recorder for the recording, and YouTube Studio for the upload. In two short on-screen walkthroughs, you will see a demo script written from a blank page and a finished video uploaded to YouTube as unlisted, so that only people with the link can watch it. You will also learn how to open with the buyer's problem instead of a feature list, how to show only the three features that matter most, and how to end with one clear call to action. This module is designed for sales representatives, product demonstrators, promoters, sales consultants, and business development specialists who present products to customers. There are no prerequisites: you do not need editing software, acting skills, or previous experience on camera. If you sell a service, you can follow the same steps with a walkthrough of your offer. You will take away a finished demo script and a recorded demo video on YouTube that you can send to prospects right away.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 ungraded lab

How do I get buyers to find and click on my YouTube videos instead of scrolling past them? This module explains YouTube search in simple terms and gives you a repeatable way to prepare every video before you publish it. By the end, you will be able to optimize one sales video in YouTube Studio so that its title, description, thumbnail, and end screen all target a single buyer keyword. You will use the YouTube search bar suggestions to find the words buyers type, a title formula that combines a keyword with a clear benefit, and a three-part description: what the video shows, who it is for, and how to contact you. In two short on-screen walkthroughs, you will follow each click in the YouTube interface, first in YouTube search and then on the video details page in YouTube Studio. You will also add an end screen that points viewers to your next video or playlist. This module is designed for sales representatives, business development specialists, sales consultants, and product demonstrators who want their videos to bring in new leads. There are no prerequisites, and no paid SEO tools or marketing background are needed. If you do not have a video yet, you can practice the same steps on a short test upload. You will take away one fully optimized video page and a simple five-step routine (keyword, title, description, thumbnail, end screen) that you can repeat for every future sales video.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

How do I use my YouTube videos in real sales conversations, and how do I know whether they are working? This module shows you how to share a video with a prospect in a way that feels helpful, and how to read the few numbers that matter. By the end, you will be able to create a weekly video follow-up routine that pairs one outreach message containing a YouTube link with three YouTube Analytics metrics to review. You will use the Share button on YouTube to copy a link that starts at the most relevant moment, a short three-sentence follow-up message for email or LinkedIn, and the Analytics tab in YouTube Studio. In two short on-screen walkthroughs, you will follow each click in the YouTube interface and learn where to find views, average view duration, and click-through rate. You will also practice turning a number into an action, such as shortening an intro when viewers leave early or changing a title when few people click. This module is designed for sales representatives, business development specialists, and sales consultants who nurture leads, and for sales operations specialists who report on campaign effectiveness. There are no prerequisites: you do not need a CRM, paid analytics software, or a background in data. You will take away a follow-up message you can reuse and a fifteen-minute weekly routine for sharing videos and improving them.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

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Anton Voroniuk
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