Pre-Production Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Music Production

3047 ratings at Coursera

Develop your artistic identity and master professional music production techniques, from recording and editing to mixing and mastering, using industry-standard tools like Pro Tools.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Complete Filmmaker Guide: Become an Incredible Video Creator

5535 ratings at Udemy

(2025 RELAUNCH) Everything from Pre-Production to Video Editing | Cinematography, Video Production and Filmmaking

• Udemy
• 12 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Drones: how to tell Aerial Stories | Updated 2025

973 ratings at Udemy

Don't just film something from the sky. Tell a real story and film beautiful places with your drone.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Video Pre-production for Low-Budget Films

63 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn pre-production steps for low-budget and ultra-low-budget films. Emmy-winning director Eduardo Angel covers the entire pre-production workflow, from concepting to pre-shooting.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Microcredential

The Art of Visual Storytelling

136 ratings at Coursera

Master the art of visual storytelling through hands-on video production, from idea generation to editing. Develop sought-after skills in pre-production, shooting, and post-production for various professional applications.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Music Production Capstone

126 ratings at Coursera

Create and submit a fully produced song, applying knowledge from recording to mixing and mastering, with peer feedback throughout the process.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

VFX Production On-Set: Becoming a Visual Effects Supervisor

195 ratings at Udemy

Full production guide to becoming a visual effects supervisor from the start to end of any life-action film.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learning Video Production and Editing

1426 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Find out how to get started in video production and editing. Reviews the tools and techniques aspiring video professionals need to know to launch a successful career.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Film Documentaries: Write, Film & Edit A Short Documentary

Master documentary filmmaking from concept to completion with hands-on guidance from an experienced director who's worked with Academy Award nominees.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Camera Basics for Video: Foundations for Video Creation

Master camera fundamentals, gear selection, and professional video techniques to create cinematic footage with confidence and technical precision.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Cinematic Filmmaking Workshop (Self-Paced)

Learn to craft compelling short films from concept to final cut.

• CourseHorse
• On-Demand
• $74.00

The Automotive Photography Workshop (Self-Paced)

Learn the ins and outs of automotive photography from a seasoned professional.

• CourseHorse
• On-Demand
• $74.00

Creating a Video From Start to Finish (Self-Paced)

Learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and deliver a polished video using the camera you already own.

• CourseHorse
• On-Demand
• $49.00

iPhone Filmmaking: From Shoot Through Edit (Self-Paced)

Learn how to create cinematic, high-quality videos using nothing more than your iPhone.

• CourseHorse
• On-Demand
• $24.00

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Songwriting and Production: Pre-Chorus and Chorus Instrumentation - Part 4

Master pre-chorus and chorus instrumentation techniques in Logic Pro, exploring drum patterns, chord progressions, bass lines, and sound design elements for professional song arrangements.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video