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How to Create Your Own E-Learning Videos

This course is designed to get you up and running recording your own online learning videos as soon as possible.

Created byDavid Trahairworkspace_premiumBest Instructor
IntermediateUpdated Jun 13, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circlePlan and structure your online course effectively
  • check_circleRecord quality audio and video using various tools
  • check_circleIntegrate PowerPoint or Keynote slides into your videos
  • check_circleEdit and produce complete online learning content at home

About This Course

This course is your fast-track guide to creating your own online learning videos—no fancy gear or prior experience required. Designed by an instructor who’s learned the process through hands-on experience, it covers everything you need to start recording and producing professional-looking courses from home. You'll learn how to plan your content, record high-quality audio and video, integrate slides, and edit your material into a complete, polished learning experience.

Whether you're using just a smartphone and free tools or investing in more advanced gear, this course walks you through all the options—saving you time, money, and frustration.

Course Content

10 activities • 52 videos • duration: 1h 36m

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Introduction-Part12 videos • 1 min
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    Duration 1:03
  • videocamLearning outcomes
    Duration 0:20
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The Basics-Part16 videos • 12 min
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The Script-Part14 videos • 3 min
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Audio-Part18 videos • 11 min
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Video-Part115 videos • 27 min
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Screen recording and editing-Part15 videos • 10 min
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Camtasia screen recorder and video editor-Part17 videos • 23 min
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Promotional video-Part13 videos • 4 min
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Final tips-Part11 videos • 2 min
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Conclusion-Part11 videos • 0 min

Your Instructor

David Trahair

Acclaimed Author and On-demand Course Developer

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David Trahair, CPA, CA, is an author and eLearning developer who creates on-demand video courses for CPAs across Canada. His courses cover topics including personal finance, ethics, AI, and Microsoft Excel. David is also the author of six personal finance books, three of which are national bestsellers. Through his firm, he helps CPAs build practical skills through engaging, self-paced learning.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.5 out of 5
Student's Choice
33 reviews
  • CS
    Carrie S.
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    Really good information for anyone serious about developing elearning resources

  • AM
    Ahsan M.
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    Great content! Excellent demonstration on how one can follow David's example in learning new things.

  • DL
    Dan L.
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    Very thorough and helpful. Well done!

  • KF
    Kevin F.
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    When showing video, course lagged quite a bit.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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