Video Design Certificate

Learn essential video design including Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop

Video Design CertificateOur Video Design Certificate offers the classes needed to provide a foundation in the most cutting edge video software available including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.  Every business is looking for video content to tell their story. With so many video channels now available through the web and social media, video content is more important than ever before.  Learn how to edit videos and get started with video editing classes today.

Length & Frequency

6 Months (approx) |  2 sessions per week

Delivery

Online with 100% live instruction

Start Dates

Cohorts begin Jan, Apr, July, Oct

Cost

$7995

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Alumni Spotlight

“The Video Design certificate program was great! The instructor did a phenomenal job at explaining the principles of the software as well as the nuances of applying industry experience to workflows and best practices. The time flew by trying to ingest all of the information and application. I highly recommend!”

Matt Trask

How does it work?

To complete the Video Design Certificate Program, you must complete all of the classes below.

Your classes follow a specific order for you to earn enough credit towards certification.

Schedule

Total Class Hours

137 hours*

(*Additional hours outside of class will also be assigned.  Schedules may vary.  Consult with DWC staff for more information)

Learn how to edit a video and add valuable video design skills

Mentored Instruction

The Video Design Certificate program includes mentored instruction throughout your classroom training, as well as one month of support after the end of each class  and one year for a free re-take of the same class.

Programs at DWC also include a Capstone project option for additional portfolio building opportunities.

Learn how to edit a video and produce professional marketing videos with the help of an expert mentor every step of the way.

Career Coaching & Internships

As you approach graduation, you will work closely with our expert career coaches to refine your next steps towards a new job.  Career services provided include one-on-one resume writing, job search, and mock interview workshops. Learn more

DWC partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students.  These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience.  Learn more

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships may be available if you are unemployed looking to upskill or re-skill, women pursuing tech careers, and veterans seeking tech skills.  Find out more here.

Flexible payment plans including 0% interest financing are available for those who qualify.  Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more about what options are available.

Download Program Guide

For an overview of each certificate program, visit our certificate program guide page to download a useful PDF of this program’s details.

Inside Our Curriculum

Video Design Certificate

Video Marketing Certificate - Essential Career Skills

Throughout the Video Design Certificate, you will learn the skills to create and edit your next video project.  Video editing classes will help you be more marketable to employers within marketing and design positions. Video content has become an important part of a marketing plan for any sized business.  A video editing certification will help you validate your work, and stay relevant and up to date with the latest video editing skills.

With classes for video editing in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects, enrollment in the Video Design Certificate will take you on your way to understanding the process of design for video projects, as well as the knowledge to create something visually compelling.

Certificate Programs are designed to teach you how to improve your skills in a real-world setting.  DWC’s experiential learning style ensures you will be guided by an expert instructor in a hands-on format.

The challenges you face in class will mimic what you will need to land a job and improve productivity.

To learn more about what to expect & get started, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor or download our welcome guide.

Program Overview

Upon successful completion of the Video Design Certificate, students will:

    • Explore principles and elements of design
    • Use Photoshop to edit still images used as video assets
    • Understand best practices and terminology for video production
    • Create dynamic videos using Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Design and implement animations using Adobe After Effects
    • Understand video marketing concepts and storytelling
    • Create content strategies for video marketing
    • Examine best practices for video on social channels such as Youtube
    • Analyze video metrics from social and digital channels

    Plus:

    • Finish a real-world video project with focused help from a mentor
    • One-on-one job search and resume writing assistance with a career coach
    Video Design Certificate

    Payment Options

    Affordable payment plan and loan options available

    Full Tuition

    Provided by DWC

    Package discount available

    $7,995

     

    Visit the Financial Aid page for more information on tuition discounts and connect with our Admissions staff on eligibility.

     

    0% Interest Financing

    Provided by Climb Credit

    Pay $496 per month

    • Interest Rate: 0%
    • Payments begin on the first day of class
    • $100 Registration fee
    • 12 payments of $496

    Pay Later

    Provided by Climb Credit

    Pay $0 tuition for 9 months

    • Interest Rates: 7.99% to 17.99% (Max APR 26%)
    • No payment for 9 months.  22 months principal & interest after
    • $100 Registration fee
    • 9 monthly payments of $0
    • 22 monthly payments of $335 to $372

    Most Flexible

    Provided by Climb Credit

    Pay $31 to $83 per month

    • Interest Rates: 7.99% to 17.99% (Max APR 26%)
    • Payments begin on the first day of class
    • $100 Registration fee
    • 9 monthly payments
      of $31 to $83
    • 22 monthly payments
      of $300 to $329

    Faster Repayment

    Provided by Climb Credit

    Pay $218 to $247 per month

    • Interest Rates: 7.99% to 17.99% (Max APR 26%)
    • Payments begin on the first day of class
    • $100 Registration fee
    • 31 monthly payments of $218 to $247

      Scholarships

      Scholarships for students needing economic support

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      Tech Skills Scholarship

      $50,000 fund

      For those who are unemployed and looking to get into a career in tech

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      Women & Tech Scholarship

      $100,000 fund

      For women looking to
      enter or advance in a technology career

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      Veterans Skills Scholarship

      $50,000 fund

      For active or retired military service members seeking a tech career

      Frequently Asked Questions

      When can I start?

      Program classes are offered on a rolling enrollment basis throughout the year, typically every 12 weeks. 

      Pre-requisites

      Basic Digital Literacy is required (assessment available here).

      It is required that you have purchased and installed the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite before the start of class.  Refer to the System Requirements page for more details.

      How long is this program?

      The average length to complete the Video Design certificate program is 6 months.  Total length may vary based on the pace in which you schedule your classes.

      Each certificate program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame.   Veteran students may have certain restrictions on total program length.

      This program is comprised of several stand-alone classes listed above and a Capstone project.  Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.

      What's included?

      Certificate Programs & Bootcamps

      Each Certificate Program & Bootcamp is comprised of several stand-alone classes, plus additional classes specific to your career field, portfolio building with a comprehensive Capstone Project, and career coaching workshops.

      Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs.

      Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.

       

      Stand-Alone Classes

      Every stand-alone class at DWC includes support and mentoring throughout.

      Stand-alone classes within your program also include:

      • Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s)
      • Lesson files
      • One year for a free re-take (for attended students of public classes only)
      • 30 days of technical support
      • Certificate of Completion

      If you have questions on stand-alone classes for professional development, contact us or attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.

      Payment & financial aid options

      DWC offers several flexible financial aid options to help you finance your education.  None of our financial aid tools will require a federal student loan or add severe interest penalties.  We have several flexible payment plan options that fit your monthly budget.

      If you are interested in scholarship or financial aid opportunities, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more.

      Click here to learn more about financial aid options and get started.

      Homework expectations

      Homework varies from class to class, instructor to instructor.  It is recommended that you set aside 1-2x the class duration for homework/assignments (e.g. if in class 7 hours per week, expect 7-14 hours needed to complete homework/assignments).  

      What career services or internships do you offer?

      For full length programs, support and mentoring is included and you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career coach.

      Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program.  Our expert career coaches will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path.  Your success is our success.

      Click here to learn more about career coaching

      DWC also partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students.  These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience.  Learn more

      Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and discuss career coaching & internship options today.

      Terms & conditions

      Please read our Terms and Conditions before you register.

      Still curious?

      If you have more questions, view the full FAQ page or contact us today.

      Get started with a new career today