Course Overview
YouTube 101 is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to help you develop the confidence and skills needed to create and share engaging video content.
Learn the essentials of content planning, filming, editing, and publishing, while gaining the knowledge to take your first steps towards building a successful presence on YouTube.
By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create and publish YouTube content with confidence.
You'll be able to apply these capabilities to support workplace initiatives, promote a small business, build a personal brand, or explore new career opportunities in the digital space.
| Locations | Tauranga |
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| Next intake | Oct 2026 View more details |
| Study options |
8 weeks part-time |
| Total credits | N/A |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
| Timetable | Thursday, 4.30pm - 8.30pm |
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Topic Overview
- Introduction to YouTube and channel setup
- Content planning and video creation
- Recording and filming techniques
- Basic video editing skills
- Uploading and publishing videos on YouTube
- Strategies for audience growth and next steps
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fee for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 15 Oct 2026 |
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