Program Description

The Video Production: Post-Production Certificate prepares learners to develop foundational skills in editing, audio design, and image manipulation for professional video projects. Offered 100% online or in person, the coursework emphasizes the creative and technical processes involved in transforming raw media into polished, engaging visual stories. Learners explore non-linear editing, sound design, and image enhancement using industry-standard software and production workflows.

The program fosters creative problem-solving and collaboration through a structured, feedback-driven learning environment to ensure steady skill development. This certificate is designed for learners interested in gaining practical, entry-level experience in post-production for video and animation. It fully embeds into the Video Production Associate Degree, allowing learners to continue building advanced creative and technical editing skills in future coursework.

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Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Utilize image manipulation software to create, adjust, and edit images for print, web, and video applications
  • Understand and use professional audio equipment and software to capture, edit, and apply audio to video and animation projects
  • Understand and utilize video editing software to transform raw footage into finished video or animation projects

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Production Assistant
  • Video Editor
  • Sound Recordist

Courses

The Video Production: Post-Production Certificate is a 7 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Pathways

Pathways at NTC are designed to help you progress toward your career and education goals, one step at a time. Many programs are structured to build upon each other, allowing you to earn valuable credentials along the way.

Completing the Video Production: Post-Production Certificate Earns You:

11% of the total credits in the Video Production Associate Degree (7 of 61 credits)

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