{"id":5736,"date":"2023-09-10T12:21:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T06:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=5736"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:45:04","slug":"5-best-free-youtube-courses-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/5-best-free-youtube-courses-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Free YouTube Courses for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a YouTube Channel can be daunting. However, the key to overcoming this challenge is to invest in yourself and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to grow your channel. So, we\u2019ve done the legwork for you and picked out the 5 Best Free YouTube Courses that can help you propel your channel from zero to hero:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/bvI69jWUW24AAAAC\/zero.gif\" alt=\"Zero To Hero GIFs | Tenor\" width=\"947\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.hubspot.com\/academy\/21691475\/tracks\/53\/1011832\/2423?lang=en&amp;landingPageType=course&amp;hubs_signup-url=academy.hubspot.com%2Fcourses%2Fyoutube-marketing&amp;track=53&amp;_sebp=https%3A%2F%2Facademy.hubspot.com%2Fcourses%2Fyoutube-marketing&amp;_seia=1&amp;_shcb=1&amp;_ssrw=1&amp;_sssf=1&amp;via=academy-signup&amp;newPortal=false&amp;language=en\">HubSpot\u2019s YouTube Marketing Course<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you struggling with crafting a plan for your channel? Check out HubSpot&#8217;s fantastic 2-hour <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.hubspot.com\/academy\/21691475\/tracks\/53\/1011832\/2423?lang=en&amp;landingPageType=course&amp;hubs_signup-url=academy.hubspot.com%2Fcourses%2Fyoutube-marketing&amp;track=53&amp;_sebp=https%3A%2F%2Facademy.hubspot.com%2Fcourses%2Fyoutube-marketing&amp;_seia=1&amp;_shcb=1&amp;_ssrw=1&amp;_sssf=1&amp;via=academy-signup&amp;newPortal=false&amp;language=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Marketing Course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! And the best part? It\u2019s completely free! This course will teach you to refine your YouTube strategy with simple yet impactful tweaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led by Crystal King, a social media strategy expert with a wealth of experience from global companies and teaching history at renowned institutions like Harvard. This course will teach you how the YouTube algorithm works and strategies to make it work for you. You will also receive hands-on coaching on how to craft compelling content and nail SEO tactics for performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top it off with tips from experienced YouTubers and insights into optimizing content for search engines, giving your channel the boost it needs! And that&#8217;s not all \u2013 you&#8217;ll also receive complimentary guides and checklists for kickstarting and fine-tuning your YouTube profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5737\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10112840\/hubspot-yt-300x174.png\" alt=\"Best Free YouTube Courses\" width=\"948\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10112840\/hubspot-yt-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10112840\/hubspot-yt-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10112840\/hubspot-yt-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10112840\/hubspot-yt.png 1054w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/youtube-seo-best-practices\/\">Udemy\u2019s YouTube SEO course<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of SEO in today\u2019s digital world is undeniable- mastering it can make or break your channel. Spare just 30 mins for Udemy\u2019s free YouTube SEO course!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain firsthand insights from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareadvice.com\/marketing\/seo-powersuite-profile\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO PowerSuite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a leading SEO tracking software company. In this, you will learn how to ace content optimization and reel in your ideal audience. This course is the complete guide to making your channel visible, climbing the ranks, and giving it that jolt of SEO it needs! It covers everything from optimizing titles and thumbnails to boosting engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reshape your content creation journey by mastering tools like Google Trends and YouTube Analytics. Check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/youtube-seo-best-practices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Preview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and kickstart your learning today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5750\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10115809\/udemy-300x156.png\" alt=\"Best Free YouTube Courses\" width=\"1002\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10115809\/udemy-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10115809\/udemy-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10115809\/udemy-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10115809\/udemy.png 1271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@youtubecreators\">YouTube Creators Channel on YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube itself is a great teacher, especially for beginners. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkRfArvrzheW2E7b6SVT7vQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube Creators Channel <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is exclusively created for creators, whether you\u2019re into videos, shorts, live streams, or podcasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Channel optimization to Monetization policies, YouTube covers it all! These include tips from established YouTubers to the newbies in the game. Since there\u2019s so much of their wisdom to pass on, it can be overwhelming to soak it all in at once. This is why their lessons are divided into different playlists:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Check out \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@youtubecreators\/playlists?view=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created Playlists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to reap a wealth of knowledge benefits. Learn YouTube from A-Z with videos ranging from content strategy to algorithms, analytics, branded content,\u00a0 starting a business, creator burnouts, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If you&#8217;re just starting, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@youtubecreators\/playlists?view=50&amp;shelf_id=3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to YouTube? Start Here! Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your go-to playlist. It includes a quick guide to YouTube, getting comfortable with equipment, ABCs of algorithms and analytics, customizing your channel, and building a thriving community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Want to know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@youtubecreators\/playlists?view=50&amp;shelf_id=4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Make Money on YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? They&#8217;ve got a playlist for that too! Learn about monetization strategies, from YouTube ads to other income streams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Don&#8217;t forget to check out &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@youtubecreators\/playlists?view=50&amp;shelf_id=5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube\u2019s Rules for the Road<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; Here, you&#8217;ll learn about community guidelines, copyright essentials, and monetization policies, ensuring a smooth YouTube experience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5739\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10113528\/yt-courses-300x190.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10113528\/yt-courses-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10113528\/yt-courses-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10113528\/yt-courses-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10113528\/yt-courses.png 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NickNimmin\">Nick Nimmin YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick Nimmin, aka the YouTube guru, is an established YouTuber, determined to help other creators both upcoming and advanced. While not a traditional course, Nick&#8217;s channel is a goldmine of knowledge. He is known for his remarkable ability to explain even the most complex topics in a straightforward, simple way. He has several playlists which can mainly be categorized into:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211;<\/b><strong> YouTube Basics for Beginners<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Covering topics like getting comfortable on camera, mobile video recording, understanding YouTube&#8217;s features, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Video Creation and Editing<\/strong><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focusing on video editing techniques and how to craft relevant titles, thumbnail design, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Channel Growth Strategies:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exploring audience retention, YouTube SEO, and tips for getting subscribers quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Live Streaming and Monetization:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Live streaming tips and monetization strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Mental Health and Well-being:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touching on the importance of mental health for YouTubers, a topic often overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Updates:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube&#8217;s latest updates affecting creators and how to use them to your benefit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Equipment and Resources:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance on the tools, equipment, and additional resources needed for YouTube and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just the tip of the iceberg. Nick offers a plethora of additional playlists and videos that stay up-to-date with trends and events. His strategies include practical as well as technical tips that will equip you for YouTube success!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5758\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10121224\/nick-nimmin-1-300x147.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10121224\/nick-nimmin-1-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10121224\/nick-nimmin-1-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10121224\/nick-nimmin-1-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10121224\/nick-nimmin-1.png 1075w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h6><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@VanessaLau\">Vanessa Lau YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Thoug<\/strong>h not a conventional course, Vanessa Lau&#8217;s YouTube channel stands out as an exceptional learning resource for aspiring YouTubers. Her clear in-depth explanations cover a wide range of topics crucial for those starting their journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each video serves as a lesson, providing practical advice not only for YouTube but also for social media growth. With her experience and knowledge, you can ace the YouTube game! She creates videos on-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>YouTube Productivity and Consistency<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> This playlist covers tips like batching content, creating schedules, avoiding burnouts, and optimizing workflows for a smooth YouTube journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Content Ideation and Planning:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to generate creative and engaging ideas for your YouTube channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Optimizing Views and Earnings:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain insights on strategies to increase views and monetize your content effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Business Owners on YouTube:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover how entrepreneurs can leverage YouTube for business growth and brand development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Avoiding Common YouTube Mistakes:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get practical advice on pitfalls to avoid as a YouTuber, helping you sidestep common errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>YouTube Secrets and Strategies:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Delve into advanced techniques and strategies for success on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Social Media Growth Tactics<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> Explore growth strategies for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, complementing your YouTube efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><strong>Standing Out in a Competitive Space:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learn how to carve a unique niche and beat the competition in the YouTube landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10114539\/vanessa-lau-300x190.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10114539\/vanessa-lau-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10114539\/vanessa-lau-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10114539\/vanessa-lau-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.flintzy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10114539\/vanessa-lau.png 1070w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These were just a few to mention. Explore and experiment with the course previews and settle for one that works best for you. Happy Learning!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Want to grow your channel? Start here: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/\"><i>www.flintzy.com<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a YouTube Channel can be daunting. 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