How to create a blog on YouTube?

This course is about Youtube blogging and will help you learn the basics of working with the platform, from launch to channel promotion, and is designed for aspiring and practicing journalists, analysts and academics, as well as bloggers and journalism students.

The course includes 5 modules and is designed for 8 weeks of study, taking into account the implementation of practical tasks. The weekly workload of students in the course is 4-6 hours, depending on the complexity of the section and the pace of independent work.

The modules consist of video lectures up to 15 minutes with transcript of texts, useful links, verification tests for each course to check the assimilation of theoretical material (up to 10 questions for each section of the course), as well as practical tasks for independent implementation.

To proceed to the next module, you must pass at least 80% of the validation test for each module. There are 6 attempts to pass the test. If the limit of attempts is exhausted, the system is blocked and you need to register for the course again. We advise you to re-familiarize yourself with the provided course materials in case of the first unsuccessful attempts to pass the test tasks.

If you wish, you can repeat the course four times. Upon completion of the entire course, an electronic certificate will be issued.

The course was developed as part of IWPR's three-year regional project Giving Voices - Driving Change: from the Borderland to Steppes, funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project aims to build the capacity of a new generation of analysts and journalists who can provide high-quality and accessible analytics to government agencies and the general public in the Central Asia region. The views expressed in the course do not reflect the official position of the Norwegian government.

 
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What will you learn?

Types of blogs, their functions and formats
Universal rules of text on the Internet
Features of video perception on the Internet and on YouTube
YouTube rules and algorithms
Basics of posting and promoting videos on Youtube

Program

  • Module 1. How to start your blog: concept, format, references

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  • Module 2. How to write for a blog? Universal rules for good writing

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  • Module 3. YouTube rules and algorithms. What do you need to know before recording your first video?

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  • Module 4. The technical side of blogging: what technique to choose, how to shoot and edit yourself?

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  • Module 5. How to post and promote YouTube videos?

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Frequently asked questions

How to register for the course?
First you need to register on the site itself, then select the course that suits you from the “Courses” section and register for the course itself.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
The certificate is received by those who have passed all the lessons within the course and passed the final test successfully (at least 80%).
What if I don’t pass the test?
After each module in the course there is an intermediate test and a general test at the end of the course. You are given 10 attempts to pass the test. If it fails from the first attempts, you can review the lesson and take the test again. After exhausting 10 attempts, the system will be blocked. You will need to register for the course again to complete it.
What to do if the site is down?
Write to us at the indicated contacts in the “Contacts” section or in social networks.
What should I do if my name on the certificate is different from the name in the passport?
When registering, initially enter your data correctly. If you have indicated other details, write to us. We will correct and send the certificate with the correct data.
Can I take several courses?
Yes. You can take several courses at once or in sequence.
How often are courses updated?
Courses that already exist are not updated. We add new courses after they are crated.
How to participate in your other events?
We conduct various training events for journalists and journalism students from Central Asian countries. You can track new events on our website or on pages on social networks and take part. Often you need to register or pass a competitive selection.
Can only residents of Central Asia take courses?
Online courses are available to absolutely everyone regardless of place of residence. Offline events take place in one of the CA countries.
I am not from the media sector, but I want to enroll in the course. Is it possible?
Yes, everyone can take online courses.
How long is the course?
The duration of each course is determined individually, depending on the content and complexity of the course. The average duration is from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period, you must complete all the lessons and pass the tests. If you didn’t finish on time, the system will be blocked. But you can overwrite and go through again.