Course Curriculum

Master TikTok in 2026: Start, Grow & Monetise Guide

8sections
36lectures
1h 27mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • How to Crack the TikTok Algorithm and Get Your Content Discovered

  • How to Grow Your TikTok Account Organically, Even as a New Creator

  • How to Make Your TikToks Go Viral and Reach a Larger Audience

  • How to Use Keywords, Hashtags, and Search Insights to Maximise Visibility

  • How to Post Consistently and At the Best Times to Boost Engagement

  • How to Create Content that TikTok Favors and Promotes

  • How to Monetise Your TikTok Account and Turn It into Revenue

  • How to Use TikTok Analytics to Track Growth and Improve Content

  • How to Participate in Challenges, Follow Trends, and Stay Relevant

  • How to Build and Grow Your Personal Brand on TikTok

  • How to Engage Your Audience Effectively and Build a Loyal Community

  • How to Use Call-to-Actions (CTAs) to Drive More Interaction

  • How to Create Engaging Content with Canva, TikTok, and CapCut

  • How to Learn from Success Stories to Fast-Track Your Growth

  • How to Become an Influencer or Content Creator on TikTok

  • How to Never Run Out of Ideas: Find Endless Content Inspiration

  • How to Optimise Video Titles, Captions, and Hashtags for Maximum Reach

  • How to Use Hooks for Better Interest Capture

01

Introduction

5 lectures • 5min

  • Introduction

    Learn to crack the TikTok code by understanding the platform, using trends, and creating content that resonates to grow your audience.

    0:50

  • TikTok – Why It’s Relevant and Who’s Using It

    TikTok has over 1 billion users and shows your content to new people, so you don't need a huge audience to succeed.

    1:38

  • Meet Your Instructor, Gabija

    1:03

  • FAQ and Support

    0:05

  • Before You Start

    1:47
02

Algorithm

7 lectures • 9min

  • Introduction

    Discover how TikTok's algorithm works, what it loves and hates, and practical tips to boost your reach in this first lesson.

    0:19

  • What is Algorithm?

    An algorithm acts as a director that decides which videos on TikTok get a spotlight based on audience interactions, showing your post to a larger or limited audience.

    0:34

  • What Makes Algorithms Happy

    Learn to grow on TikTok by maximizing watch time with strong hooks, boosting engagement via call-to-actions, leveraging trends, staying consistent, and delivering high-quality, captioned videos.

    4:07

  • 50 Hook Ideas

    1:35

  • 20 Call of Action Ideas

    0:45

  • What Makes Algorithms Angry

    Recognize that low quality videos, long captions, and overly promotional content anger algorithms and limit views. Provide value with informative tips, like travel guides, instead of hard selling.

    1:35

  • Exercise: Spot the Algorithm

    0:25
03

Keywords, Hashtags, and Content Ideas

5 lectures • 20min

  • Why It Matters?

    Master keywords and hashtags to identify hot topics and control where your TikTok videos appear and who sees them, aligning video content with captions for stronger performance.

    0:40

  • Where to Find Ideas & Keywords?

    Learn to find ideas and keywords with the TikTok search bar and Google Trends, analyze competitors, and mine comments and content gap insights for trending topics.

    9:02

  • Finding Hashtags that Fit

    Explore four hashtag groups: broad, niche, trending, and brand specific, and learn to use analytics and tools to refine keywords, timing, and audience engagement.

    8:54

  • Putting It All Together

    Combine keywords and hashtags to maximize impact by incorporating keywords into posts and matching them with hashtags, while maintaining consistency in video, description, and captions, tracking hot topics and trends.

    1:01

  • Exercise: Keywords & Hashtags

    0:35
04

Content Creation & Best Timing

8 lectures • 33min

  • What This Module Is All About

    Unlock three main tools for content creation and optimize posting timing for your TikToks effectively.

    0:16

  • Where To Get Free Media?

    Learn to edit TikTok videos using royalty-free media from Pexels, search and filter by office themes, and craft clips on burnout prevention, boundaries, self-care, and task delegation.

    2:11

  • Editing in TikTok

    Learn to edit TikTok videos directly in the app, from recording or importing clips to adding sound, text overlays, captions, image overlays, stickers, filters, transitions, and sound sync.

    7:35

  • Editing in CapCut

    Learn to create and edit videos in CapCut by importing clips, adding audio, text, captions, effects, and transitions, then export to TikTok or your laptop.

    8:24

  • Editing in Canva

    Learn how to use Canva, including editing templates, adding text, uploading media, and customizing fonts, colors, and brand assets to create engaging TikTok videos.

    10:41

  • The Best Posting Time Strategy

    Master posting times by using TikTok analytics and competition analysis to post during 7 to 9 am, 11 to 1 pm, and 6 to 10 pm, with time zones considered.

    2:34

  • Wrapping It Up

    Evaluate your competition to spot trends and schedule posts at generally recommended times to post. Use analytics to track engagement as your audience grows and becomes most active.

    0:32

  • Exercise: Find the Best Time to Post

    0:24
05

Consistency

3 lectures • 6min

  • Consistency Is Key

    Post consistently to boost visibility in the TikTok algorithm, build follower trust, and grow engagement. Commit to a schedule, aiming for 3 to 5 posts per week.

    1:54

  • Content Hacks for Staying Calm & Inspired

    Schedule content in advance with a content calendar, batch create content, repurpose across platforms, using storytelling, challenges, trendy sounds, and behind the scenes to boost consistency and community.

    2:19

  • Content Ideas

    1:35
06

Viral Content

4 lectures • 6min

  • What Are Viral Videos?

    Discover key elements and strategies to boost viral videos on TikTok, noting that no single formula guarantees success. Recognize that a viral video exceeds 1 million views with high engagement.

    0:40

  • 6 Key Factors for Going Viral

    Explore six key elements for going viral on TikTok, including hooks, shareable authentic content, trends, creative editing, authenticity, consistency, and strategies to boost engagement.

    2:51

  • Tips to Increase Your Views

    Post consistently 3–5 times weekly, experiment with trends and content types, use captions, tell stories, collaborate with creators, and time posts for active audiences with hooks and calls to action.

    2:11

  • Exercise: Analyze a Viral TikTok Video

    0:38
07

Monetization

2 lectures • 6min

  • How to Monetize Tiktok?

    Master six TikTok monetization methods, including Creator Fund, sponsorships, live gifts, affiliate marketing, Amazon Associates, and a TikTok Shop, plus selling digital or physical products via your bio link.

    4:51

  • Exercise: Monetization Quick Plan

    0:41
08

What's Next?

2 lectures • 2min

  • That's a Wrap: Your TikTok Journey Starts Here

    Apply the strategies learned from this course to your TikTok videos, and use the included checklist to set everything up before you start.

    0:26

  • Checklist of What's Next

    1:19