Digital skills · Beginner

Video editing for social media

Edit reels, YouTube videos and ads with free tools.

1. Lesson 1 · 15 min

   Step 1: Tools

   • CapCut (phone/desktop) and DaVinci Resolve (desktop) are free.

2. Lesson 2 · 30 min

   Step 2: Cutting and pacing

   • Cut pauses, keep shots short, hook viewers in 3 seconds.

3. Lesson 3 · 25 min

   Step 3: Text, music, captions

   • Add captions — most people watch without sound.

4. Lesson 4 · 15 min

   Step 4: Exporting

   • Vertical 1080×1920 for reels; 1920×1080 for YouTube.

5. Lesson 5 · 20 min

   Step 5: Getting paid for this skill

   • Build a portfolio of 3 sample projects, even unpaid ones.
   • Create profiles on Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn and local WhatsApp business groups.
   • Start with small fixed-price jobs, collect reviews, then raise your price.
   • Receive payments safely through Payoneer, Grey, bank transfer or the platform's own escrow.