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Premiere Introduction

Adobe

Learn to cut, trim and export video in Adobe Premiere. 2-day hands-on course covering timelines, transitions and output for professional projects.

2 days Classroom — London NW10 Live online available

Format

Live instructor-led

Hands-on, question-led sessions

Location

London NW10 or online

9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT

Level

Introduction level

Small groups, hands-on, expert-led

Who this course is for

This course is for content creators, marketers and video editors who are new to Adobe Premiere Pro and want to build a solid foundation in professional video editing. You'll learn to assemble footage, add audio and apply transitions to create polished videos for broadcast, web or social media.

Prerequisites

No prior experience needed.

What you'll learn

Understanding the Premiere Pro interface, workspaces and preferences to set up a productive and efficient editing environment.

How to import and organise footage using bins, metadata and QuickSearch for streamlined project management and accessibility.

Learning to use the Source Monitor for pulling selects, setting in and out points and applying clip markers effectively.

Mastering timeline navigation and editing techniques such as ripple edits, roll edits, cutaways and B-roll integration for dynamic storytelling.

How to record professional voiceovers and enhance audio quality using tools like the Essential Sound panel, ducking and crossfades.

Creating polished transitions, lower thirds, captions and graphics using Premiere Pro's built-in tools and free templates.

How to export projects with optimised settings for social media platforms using Adobe Media Encoder for professional delivery.

Generally improve your video editing skills, enabling you to produce high-quality content efficiently for any platform or audience.

Course outline

What you’ll cover

Key Concepts

  • The Premiere Pro interface
  • Creating Workspaces
  • Preferences
  • Auto Save

Starting the Project and Setting up

  • Importing footage
  • Working with Bins
  • Viewing and editing metadata
  • Aspect ratio
  • Timecode
  • Importing stills and audio
  • Using QuickSearch

The Source Monitor

  • Pulling Selects
  • In and out points
  • Clip markers
  • Shortcuts

The Timeline

  • Understanding the timeline
  • Storyboarding
  • New item
  • Inserting versus overlaying
  • Shortcuts

Editing Overview

  • Lift and Ripple Delete
  • Trimming
  • Editing tools
  • Ripple edit
  • Roll edit
  • Cutaways and B-Roll
  • Shortcuts

Audio

  • Adjusting volume
  • Ducking
  • Audio Crossfade
  • The Essential Sound panel
  • Enhance Speech
  • Rate Stretch tool
  • Remix Tool
  • Browse Adobe Stock
  • Recording voice overs

Transitions

  • Video Transitions; Selecting transitions
  • Transition properties
  • Lengthening the transition
  • Audio transition: the cross fade

Captions and Graphics

  • Creating a lower third
  • Creating, saving and applying styles
  • Free Templates
  • Create and export a Transcript
  • Editing using Transcript
  • Creating captions

Exporting

  • Auto Reframe Sequence
  • Export
  • Social media options
  • Adobe Media Encoder

Included

  • Live expert-led instruction
  • Practical exercises and workflow examples
  • Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
  • Follow-up support guidance

Frequently asked questions

Is this Premiere Pro Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Premiere Pro or have been using Premiere Pro for a while but have never had formal training in video editing or who would like to learn best practice in the fundamentals of video editing and working with Premiere Pro.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Premiere Pro Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Premiere Pro Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How is the content taught throughout the Premiere Pro Introduction course?

Our Premiere Pro Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Premiere Pro throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Premiere Pro Introduction course?

We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Premiere Pro Introduction public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.

Should I attend the Premiere Pro Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Premiere Pro Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Premiere Pro Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Reviews

The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.

UNICEF · Premiere Introduction — June 2026

Fantastic two day course led by the very patient Lee! Covered everything we needed to get us started editing away from the course. Thank you!

Sunset + Vine · Premiere Introduction — May 2026

Great training course, brilliant working atmosphere, very warming and welcoming people, a definite for anyone looking to improve skills in video editing.

MAHLE Powertrain · Premiere Introduction — May 2026

I absolutely loved the course and found it SO useful and very inspiring. The team are so lovely and very accommodating! I would definitely recommend it.

Florence W · Premiere Introduction — February 2026

This course was wonderful. I can't wait to get back to work to start editing videos. I know it's going to make such a difference to the quality of our output.

Financial Ombudsman Service · Premiere Introduction — February 2026

Found the course with Lee absolutely brilliant. So well planned out, full of extremely useful content for beginners knowledge and beyond. Would most definitely recommend to others. THANK YOU!

Nirvana Studios · Premiere Introduction — January 2026

My Adobe Premiere Pro course was brilliant - very comprehensive and brilliantly taught. The place is very convenient to get to and everyone very helpful and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Blink Films · Premiere Introduction — January 2026

It was a great experience. Lee was very clear and answered every question (and there were a lot)! I got a full understanding of the basics and feel equipped to carry on independent learning.

Dark Horses · Premiere Introduction — November 2025

I booked to do Premiere Pro Intro and Lee my trainer was the best! He is great, patient and extremely welcoming. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Truly the kindest and most knowledgeable staff.

Studio Ramsay Global · Premiere Introduction — October 2025

Quality of the training for Premiere Pro has been great and the support from the team has been fantastic in finding the best solution for my needs - can't recommend enough!

Global Media and Entertainment · Premiere Introduction — August 2025

Thanks so much for the invaluable training I received on Premiere Pro. I really enjoyed the two days and learnt a lot. I'm excited to create my own videos using all the skills and techniques taught!

MAF UK · Premiere Introduction — July 2025

The course was informative and well-structured and my trainer Lee was an excellent instructor, very professional and knowledgeable. I learned a lot and feel much more confident using the software now.

Hannah G · Premiere Introduction — July 2025

Transmedia were a pleasure to deal with from the start. Our trainer was friendly and extremely knowledgeable, our Account Manager was attentive to our needs and the aftercare and support is brill.

Gloucestershire Constabulary · Premiere Introduction — July 2025

We had a great first session with our trainer Lee yesterday, looking forward to our follow up day.

GSK · Premiere Introduction — April 2025

Thank you for a fantastic couple of days with Premier Pro training! It gave us the knowledge to create more interactive videos of our events for our website and social media! Thank you!

Forum Events and Media Group Ltd · Premiere Introduction — March 2025

Thank you so so much for the incredible editing course! I have loved every minute of learning and was extremely impressed with the trainers knowledge and ability to adapt the practice to suit me.

Nirvana Studios · Premiere Introduction — February 2025

Really informative. Learned lots of tricks and processes that I wouldn't have even considered existed! Will definitely help to streamline my editing process and be more productive. Thank you!

Royal Shakespeare Company · Premiere Introduction — January 2025

Thank you very much for the last two days! I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learned a lot.

Nirvana Studios · Premiere Introduction — January 2025

A brilliant training course! We had an excellent trainer, Lee, who was incredibly kind, patient and brilliant at explaining and demonstrating everything step by step. We learned so much in two days.

The Overlap · Premiere Introduction — January 2025

I really enjoyed my training with Transmedia. Everyone is very accommodating and knowledgeable and the tutor, Lee, was great at explaining concepts and answering questions.

Dan I · Premiere Introduction — November 2024

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