Course Curriculum

Instagram REELS for Beginners

4sections
19lectures
49mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • How to edit on Instagram Reels

  • How to gain more views and likes on Instagram Reels

  • How to grow your reach on Instagram Reels

01

Introduction

6 lectures • 8min

  • Stories vs Reels : There is an important difference

    Understand the difference between stories and reels on Instagram: stories vanish after 24 hours, reels stay on your feed and reach Explorer page, with 15–30 second reels boosting watch time.

    1:19

  • Welcome message

    Discover how to film, edit, upload, and market Instagram reels, starting from scratch, while watching real-time tests and strategies to learn from mistakes and grow.

    0:47

  • How to OPEN your REELS on Instagram

    Learn how to access your Instagram Reels by logging in and tapping the camera to open them, guiding you through the steps to open Reels quickly.

    0:48

  • How many times to POST A day

    Post two to three times a day to boost reach and growth on Instagram Reels. Posting more often lets you experiment, identify effective topics, and build a repeatable workflow.

    1:15

  • How to UPLOAD a video to IG Reels

    Open the Instagram app, go to the menu, tap the Instagram Reels icon, select a video, trim to 15 or 30 seconds, add clips, and preview your edit.

    1:30

  • How to RECORD a Video for IG Reels

    Learn to create an IG Reels video by selecting 15 or 30 seconds, choosing a song, and recording multiple clips using the timer, then post with a description and hashtags.

    2:19
02

WALKTHROUGH : EDITING FEATURES

7 lectures • 19min

  • Editing #1: Video Length, Adding Music, Speed

    Learn to set reel length to 15 or 30 seconds, add and manage music, and adjust playback speed from 0.3x to 3x; edit by trimming or deleting clips.

    2:42

  • Editing #2: HOW TO ADD EFFECTS for Instant BEAUTY and CREATIVITY

    Explore adding effects to reels, browse and save effects from artists, send and try effects like VHS mood, and start recording with the middle button.

    4:01

  • Editing #3: USE THE TIMER for easy Recording

    Set and use the timer before recording to choose 15 or 30 seconds, then reset before each take for multiple recording attempts.

    1:34

  • Editing #4: ALIGN TOOL for Smooth Transitions

    Discover how to use the line edit and align tool to craft smooth transitions in reels by syncing lipstick changes with the moment on a pre-recorded video.

    2:45

  • Editing #4 : How to edit previously recorded videos on Instagram REELS

    Access previously recorded videos by tapping the bottom of the screen and back arrow, then select a video to edit or delete.

    0:28

  • How to edit TEXT and Time it in Videos and PICK YOUR Cover Image

    Learn to edit text in Instagram Reels, time its appearance, customize color and background, add multiple text boxes, and choose a compelling cover image before sharing.

    5:23

  • *NEW* Editing #5: Instagram REELS Remix Tutorial

    discover how to create Instagram Reels remixes, enable or disable remixing, and post your finished reaction video with a three‑second countdown and timer controls.

    2:36
03

7 DAY CHALLENGE for Growing Followers

5 lectures • 19min

  • Assignment #1

    Activity

  • Hashtag Strategy (Step by Step)

    Discover a practical step-by-step hashtag strategy for Instagram reels by researching real hashtags, balancing high- and mid-volume tags, and selecting music- and culture-related categories to maximize reach.

    5:08

  • 7 DAY CHALLENGE PREP

    Preview branding changes and past post analytics on day one of a 7-day Instagram reels challenge. Plan to add educational content to the reels and track engagement using analytics.

    2:03

  • DAY 1 and 2 Challenge RESULTS : One mistake and an a greater GAIN!

    A very important lecture to follow along! looking at what worked and didn't work for the first 2 days of posting on the 7 day challenge.

    4:01

  • Avoid this mistake Quiz 1

    Activity

  • Assignment #2 : After Day 2, do this for more growth!

    Activity

  • Days 3-5 Challenge RESULTS : Big Breakthrough!

    Day 3–5 challenge results show that readable, text-on cover images boost views and engagement for astrology and music topics, with home recording tutorials driving rapid growth.

    3:45

  • Day 6 and 7 Challenge RESULTS: The power of Diversifying

    In this video we will analyze the last two days of the 7 day challenge and what results I got and what I learned after 7 days.

    4:19
04

30 Seconds of Stronger Engagement!!!

1 lecture • 2min

  • Get them to watch all 30 seconds : Hack #1

    Add text to Instagram Reels to boost engagement and retention, a cross-platform trend shared by TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Use Instagram’s text tools or InShot to implement this hack.

    2:13