Adobe Premiere Essential Skills CC
Overview
A head-first jump into using this advanced video editing suite. Adobe Premiere is a tool that compiles video footage together with digital video camera content and image stills. In this 1-day course, you will use Adobe Premiere to construct completed video footage for output into multiple file types.
Please note you will need to bring your own Creative Cloud login.
Who should attend
Anyone looking to learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro CC, the ultimate video editing software.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite products
- Your own Creative Cloud login required
What you'll learn
At the end of this course, students will be familiar with creating projects and sequences, editing, using the Premiere interface, utilising stills, effects transitions, titles and credits, adding audio, compositing files and exporting video.
Course content
Creating New Projects
Creating a new project in Adobe Premiere Pro and Configure essential project settings such as resolution, frame rate, and scratch disks.
Setting Up for Optimal Workflow
Customize and save your workspace layout, Configure Preferences for optimal performance. Using and modify keyboard shortcuts for efficient editing. Manage general settings, such as auto-save and cache.
Key Panels and Organizing Media
Understand the purpose and functionality of key panels in Premiere Pro. How to Navigate and organize the Timeline, Source Monitor, and Project Panel efficiently.
Assembling a Sequence
Understand sequences and timelines, adding and arranging clips on the Timeline and using basic Timeline tools.
Editing Clips in a Sequence
Learn to edit clips efficiently using the Selection, Razor, Ripple, Rolling, Slip, Slide, and Rate Stretch tools.
Keyframing
Learn how to animate effects and text using keyframing.
Applying Effects and Transitions
Learn how to apply and customise effects and transitions.
Compositing Video Files
Understand the fundamentals of video compositing and its application. Use Masking, Green Screen Effects.
Masking
Creating, assigning, tracking, and refining vector and AI-based masks in Adobe Premiere 2026, including Unassigned Masks and applying masks to Opacity or effects.
Text Overlays
Learn how to create and animate Text Overlays.
Colour Grading
Understand the basics of colour grading including the use of LUTs (Colour Look Up Tables).
Creating Adjustment Layers
Learn how to apply effects and colour grading to multiple clips using an Adjustment Layer to improve workflow efficiency.
Adding and Editing Audio
Importing and organizing audio files, sync audio tracks, applying audio effects.
Enhancing Audio with the Essential Sound
Learn how to use the essential sound panel to clean up audio, enhance dialogue clarity, reduce noise, and eliminate reverb.
Exporting Your Project
Explore file formats and exporting options in Premiere Pro. Also learn about batch exporting using Media Encoder.
Common questions
When does Adobe Premiere Essential Skills CC next run?
The next date is Fri, 4 Sept 2026, and there are 9 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Wellington, live online, ACE Training Christchurch, ACE Training Hamilton. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does Adobe Premiere Essential Skills CC cost?
From $645 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite products Your own Creative Cloud login required
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code Premiere when you enquire.