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Video Editing
Become a video editor brands and creators actually pay for.
4 Weeks₦30,000₦50,000
Next Cohort Starts February 1, 2027
A hands-on track in cutting, pacing, and polishing videos that keep people watching, from short-form reels to longer brand and YouTube content. Learn the software and the editing judgment together.
Does This Sound Like You?
- You want to edit video for a living, but don't know which software to actually commit to
- You've tried editing before, but your videos never feel as sharp as what you see online
- You don't know how to pace a cut so people actually keep watching
- You're not sure how to price or pitch yourself as an editor to clients
- You can do basic cuts, but colour, audio, and transitions still feel like guesswork
- You see editors with a visible style and client list, and don't know how they got there
Before
- Editing by guesswork, no real workflow
- Cuts that feel slow or disjointed
- Colour and audio that never quite look or sound right
- No portfolio to show a client or employer
After
- A real, repeatable editing workflow in a professional tool
- Cuts paced well enough to hold attention
- Confident with basic colour grading and clean audio
- A finished portfolio reel ready to pitch to clients
Our Curriculum
Week 1
Editing Software Foundations
- Getting comfortable in your editing tool (CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve)
- The editing timeline, cuts, trims, and organising footage
- Keyboard shortcuts and a workflow that doesn't waste hours
Week 2
Pacing, Short-Form & Storytelling
- Pacing a cut so people actually keep watching
- Editing hooks, b-roll, and captions for short-form video
- Structuring a longer video so the story holds together
Week 3
Colour, Audio & Motion
- Basic colour correction and grading that looks intentional, not accidental
- Cleaning and mixing audio so it never distracts from the video
- Simple motion graphics, text animation, and transitions
Week 4
Internship Week: Client-Ready Practice
- Edit a real or simulated client brief start to finish
- Build a reel/portfolio of your best edited clips
- Pitching yourself to clients or creators with confidence
Who This Is For
GraduatesFreelancersJob SeekersContent CreatorsEntrepreneurs
No prior editing experience required.
Schedule & Format
Weekday classes: Mondays and Thursdays, 7-9 PM WAT.
Practical, portfolio-based learning.
Career Outcomes
- Video Editor
- Social Media Video Editor
- Freelance Video Editor
- Content Production Assistant
Top Industries Hiring
Media & EntertainmentAgenciesConsumer BrandsFreelanceYouTube & Creator Economy
Why You Should Join
Practical, case-based learning
Hands-on with real industry tools
Expert-led live sessions
One-on-one mentorship and support
Personalized feedback and guidance
Career placement assistance
Thriving professional community
Job readiness and preparation