25 Best Photography & Video Courses Online
This page lists the 25 photography and video courses currently available online through Coursera and Udemy. Prices range from $19.99 to $79.00, and the courses are ordered according to our own ranking based on relevance to the topic. Whether you are looking to improve still‑image skills, learn video production, or explore emerging technologies such as AR and streaming, you will find a selection that matches a range of interests and budgets. The catalogue includes beginner‑friendly introductions such as "Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR" and more specialised programmes like "Mastering Final Cut Pro" or "AR & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies". Some courses focus on composition and post‑production, while others cover pre‑production planning, storytelling, or 3D environment creation in Blender. Coursera courses tend to be hosted by universities and cost $49–$79, whereas the Udemy offering is priced at $19.99 and is taught by an industry practitioner. Consider your current skill level, the software you wish to master, and the depth of content when deciding.
- Courses compared
- 25
- Price range
- $49.00 – $79.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "Photography & Video" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies
Offered by Yonsei University
Welcome to the course “Augmented Reality & Video Service Emerging Technologies.” The level of AR (Augmented Reality) and advanced video & multimedia technology included in a product is what determines the level of value...
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Mastering Final Cut Pro
Offered by LearnQuest
This course unravels the post-production world for editors. Students will dive into the key features of Apple’s Final Cut Pro software for Video and Audio Editing and learn elements for creating professional videos with...
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The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Whether you’re a novice wanting to enhance your online social media presence, or open doors to professional opportunities, breaking into the world of digital content creation may require a basic understanding of how thes...
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The Art of Visual Storytelling
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
The ability to shoot and edit video is rapidly becoming a sought after skill. Many businesses seek people who can bring more than just a single skill to the table, and video creation can be a key one. In this hands-on sp...
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Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production
Offered by Michigan State University
Welcome to Course THREE! In the first two Modules you will gain a more professional-level understanding of the Design Elements that artists have used throughout history to create successful compositions. Arranging the El...
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Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR
Offered by Michigan State University
Whether your camera is a Smartphone or DSLR, a Compact or Mirrorless model, you will learn to gain control of exposure and understand fundamentals of composition, while exploring documentary and creative concepts to make...
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Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 3: Advanced Edits & Presets
Offered by Skillshare
Wrap up your Lightroom Essentials training with Daniel Scott as he dives into the creative and professional tools that take your photos (and videos!) to the next level. This advanced course is perfect for learners who al...
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Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients
Offered by Skillshare
Standout amongst the crowd by learning how to market yourself and your unique brand through your online presence. There are a lot of things Ryan Kao wishes he had known before starting his career as a freelance video edi...
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Hone Your Style: Discover and Develop Your Editing Style
Offered by Skillshare
Discover your power as an editor by leaning into your unique style, identity, and inspiration. There are a lot of things Ryan Kao wishes he had known before starting his career as a freelance video editor and cinematogra...
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The Art of Film Editing: Visual Effects & Sound Design
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, taught by Baudilio Perez, you’ll be able to enhance your films with professional-level visual effects and immersive sound design directly in Adobe Premiere Pro. You’ll learn how to stabilize sh...
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Movie Budgeting and Production Planning
Offered by EDUCBA
Learn how to plan, budget, coordinate, and manage film production projects from pre-production to post-production. This course provides practical skills in movie budgeting, production management, casting coordination, pr...
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The Art of Filmmaking
Offered by California Institute of the Arts
Master a foundational conceptual toolkit for the moving image through the CalArts approach—a signature pedagogy that prioritizes the artistry of film form over simple technical production. This specialization moves beyon...
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A Blueprint for Success – Your Video Pre-Production
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
In this course, we will learn about pre-production, which requires levels of planning before you ever pick up a camera. We will share with you the terminology used widely in production work, along with our ideas for affo...
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Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
In this course, we will explore the power and artistry of picture and sound editing. Although you’re welcome to use the editing software of your choice, we’ll be demonstrating non-linear editing using Adobe Premiere. We’...
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Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
Offered by The Museum of Modern Art
In a rapidly changing global landscape, the ability to analyze and interpret complex visual information is vital. This Specialization offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the art of our time by embracing yo...
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Find Clients as a Creative Freelancer: 5 Proven Methods
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify and attract high-quality clients, apply five proven client-finding methods, build a sustainable freelance strategy, and confidently pitch your creative services. In...
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Camera Basics for Video: Foundations for Video Creation
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, you will be able to choose the right gear for your video style, dial in proper camera settings, plan effective shoots, and confidently capture professional-looking footage using handheld and gi...
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Introduction to UGC & Short-Form Video Production with AI
Offered by SkillsBooster Academy
By the end of this course, you'll be able to plan, prompt, generate, and deliver professional AI-powered UGC and short-form video content — from a single polished clip to a full 7-day client campaign. You'll set up a com...
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AI for Video Production
Offered by AI CERTs
Create high-quality videos faster, reduce editing time, and deliver more engaging content with AI. AI for Video Production is a beginner-friendly, practical course that teaches you how to use modern AI tools to accelerat...
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Wedding & Portrait Photography: Capture Perfect Moments
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently capture meaningful wedding and portrait moments, apply strong composition techniques, enhance lighting and color, and edit your images using tools like Adobe Pho...
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Color Grading: Add Emotion, Mood, and Impact with Color!
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, you will be able to use color grading to shape mood, enhance emotion, and bring cinematic impact to your photos by working with highlights, midtones, and shadows. In Color Grading: Add Emotion,...
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Master Keying Techniques in After Effects
Offered by EDUCBA
Learners will apply essential keying tools, analyze luminance-based workflows, evaluate advanced matte controls, and refine complex edge details to produce clean, professional composites in Adobe After Effects. This cour...
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Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course, taught by Julian Melanson from Future Skills, you will be able to confidently set up your camera for different shooting scenarios, adjust exposure settings for the perfect image, and apply prof...
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Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice
Offered by Skillshare
This course, taught by Troy Baird, is all about what happens after the shutter clicks—and how to build a fulfilling, lifelong relationship with street photography. You’ll discover how to stay inspired over time, learn fr...
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Master Retouching in Affinity Photo
Offered by Skillshare
Retouching is one of the most essential and powerful skills in photo editing—and in this course, taught by Ally, the creator of Affinity Revolution, you’ll master it from start to finish using Affinity Photo. Whether you...
$49.00listed price
Best Photography & Video Courses Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 25 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $79.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $30.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Yonsei University, LearnQuest and University of Colorado Boulder — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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