8 Best Free Video Resources for Marketers

February 21, 2022·5 min read

We put together this list of awesome FREE video resources to make it easy for you to make video the next new thing you learn—and master.

Looking for free video resources to up your video marketing game? You’ve come to the right place.

While creating basic videos is simple—all you need are a webcam, a microphone, and a recording tool—video creation is a deep field with lots of skills to learn.

That fantastic marketing video you saw on social media wasn’t just a first try by some inexperienced team. It takes a lot of work to become a true master of video. Luckily, though, many of those masters are happy to pass down the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

We put together this list of fantastic (and free!) video resources for marketers like you. Check out these must-see sessions, training courses, and knowledge bases. Soon, you’ll be making videos that Past You wouldn’t have believed were possible.

Top 8 Free Video Resources

Here’s a brief overview of each of the resources we’ll cover in this list. We’ll discuss about each one in more detail in the sections below.

  • HubSpot Academy: A great startup course that teaches video marketing essentials.
  • Vidyard’s Fast Forward: On-demand replays from our quarterly virtual summit, featuring talks from some of the best of the best in video marketing.
  • YouTube Creators: YouTube’s official source for creator education and platform update info.
  • Google Skillshop: Google’s free training program for video ads.
  • Udemy: A highly regarded education source, with courses on digital marketing, video creation, and more.
  • Marketing Profs: Articles, guides, sessions, and other resources focused on just about any marketing topic.
  • Meta Blueprint: Educational resources on advertising and growing your business with Facebook and Instagram.
  • Twitter Flight School: Twitter’s educational resource for learning the best ways to advertise on its platform.

1. HubSpot Academy

HubSpot is an undisputed leader in the marketing world. Who better to learn video marketing from? (Except maybe us…)

Their free education platform, HubSpot Academy, includes a course dedicated to video: Learn How to Get Started with Your Video Marketing Strategy.

In under two hours, they cover strategy basics, types of content, production, and tracking.

2. Vidyard’s Fast Forward

We might be a little biased, but we think that Fast Forward, Vidyard’s quarterly virtual summit, is a great place to learn how to execute a killer video strategy. It’s the cream of the crop when it comes to free video resources.

And it’s not all about video marketing, either. Fast Forward has sessions on video production, video for sales, video for internal comms, and more.

These sessions provide live access to industry leaders as well as practical tips for video production and actionable tactics to take your video strategy up to the next level. And if you’re learning about it a little too late, past sessions are always available on demand.

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