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Created byChris Haroun | 1.7 Million Students | #1 Best Selling Business & Finance Prof., Sacha Stevenson

Last updated 5/2025

English

What you'll learn

Create incredible YouTube videos
How to make money on YouTube
Create the best titles that will get you more subscribers and views
Create amazing thumbnail images using Photoshop, Gimp, Pixelmator Pro and PowerPoint (no prior experience required)
How to edit your videos using Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro (no prior experience required)
How the YouTube search engine works
Learn how to create amazing YouTube videos using many types of cameras (DSLRs, Mirrorless Cameras, GoPros, Drones, Webcams, High End Cinema Cameras and much more...no prior experience required)
How to use audio equipment for your YouTube videos
Set up a YouTube Live Webcast
Create unique content that works
Design your YouTube strategy
Optimize your delivery on camera
Understand YouTube Analytics
Editing tips to improve videos
Dealing with issues with videos
Protect yourself (follow the rules)
Accessories to improve videos
...and MUCH more! There is also a 400+ page book / exercise version of the course attached to the first lecture in PDF and in Microsoft Word formats.

Course content

28 sections • 206 lectures • 18h 22m total length

How to Take the Course, Using the Attached YouTube Success Journal +Course Recap11:05
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #1: Chase Your Dreams (Not $)2:55
How to Ask me Questions Live on my Weekly Webcast (Includes Zoom)0:11

Introduction: What, Why & How are We Going to Learn to Make GREAT Images?2:44
Discover what makes an amazing YouTube thumbnail, why images matter for engagement, and how to apply design principles to create great thumbnails from scratch using free tools.
12 Rules on Selecting the BEST Fonts to Use for Your Thumbnail Images14:12
Quiz on YouTube Thumbnail Image Fonts
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #3: Be Transparent [Be You]2:09

Introduction to the Faces and Emotion Thumbnail Strategy4:17
How to Make Screen Prints from Your Videos to Create Thumbnails With Your Face5:01
How to Use Photoshop to Create Faces/Emotions on Your YouTube Images:Part 1 of 218:37
Learn to craft YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop by isolating a face from the background, using layers, drop shadows, strokes, and outlined text for mobile-friendly readability at 1280x720.
How to Use Photoshop to Create Faces/Emotions on Your YouTube Images:Part 2 of 222:22
How to Use PowerPoint to Create Faces/Emotions on Your YouTube Images: Part 1/220:14
Use PowerPoint to craft a YouTube thumbnail with your face, remove the background, add shadows, layer text on a green backdrop, and export in 16:9 1280x720 formats.
How to Use PowerPoint to Create Faces/Emotions on Your YouTube Images: Part 2/217:59
Learn to build expressive YouTube thumbnails in PowerPoint by removing backgrounds, layering, and masking images, then export optimized 16:9 JPEGs under 2 MB with copyright awareness.
How to Use Gimp to Create Faces/Emotions on Your YouTube Images15:29
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Create Faces/Emotions on YouTube Images:Part 1/221:24
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Create Faces/Emotions on YouTube Images:Part 2/211:08
Learn to use Pixelmator Pro to isolate subjects, remove backgrounds, and craft faces and emotions on YouTube images with cloning, shadows, and clean exports.
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #1: Showing Faces & Emotions Strategy1:29
Apply the showing faces and emotions strategy to your YouTube thumbnail by creating a face image with Photoshop, Pixelmator Pro, or PowerPoint, using ready-to-use assets and final product files provided.
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #4: Don't Be a Perfectionist 1/33:03

Introduction to the Color Wheel Opposites Strategy1:49
How to Use Photoshop to Make Images for Design Principal #2: Color Wheel7:40
How to Use PowerPoint to Make Images for Design Principal #2: Color Wheel7:10
How to Use Gimp Using the Opposite Color Strategy for Your Images22:29
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Make Images for Design Principal #2: Color Wheel5:24
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #2: Color Wheel Opposites Strategy1:04
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #5: Don't Be a Perfectionist 2/32:23

Introduction to the Split Screen Strategy2:01
How to Use Photoshop to Create Split Screens for Your Images6:37
Design a split-screen YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop by placing left text and right image, apply stroke and drop shadow, then export a jpg at 1280x720.
How to Use PowerPoint to Create Split Screens for Your Images6:01
How to Use Gimp to Create Split Screens for Your Images10:12
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Create Split Screens for Your Images3:45
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #3: Split Screen Strategy0:49
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #6: Using Transition Words1:14

Introduction to the Arrows and Circles on Thumbnails Strategy3:01
How to Use Photoshop to Create Arrows/Circles for Your Images6:26
How to Use PowerPoint to Create Arrows/Circles for Your Images8:05
How to Use Gimp to Create Arrows/Circles for Your Images14:53
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Create Arrows/Circles for Your Images12:07
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #4: Arrows and Circle Strategy0:27
Design a YouTube thumbnail that incorporates an arrow or a circle, following the current section's guidance and rewatching lectures on Photoshop, Pixelmator Pro, or PowerPoint for best results.
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #7: Be Authentic & Failing1:55

Introduction to the Text on Thumbnails Strategy2:16
Design thumbnail text that reads clearly on mobile devices with large, high-contrast words. Avoid repeating the full title; use concise keywords, color that pops, and optional drop shadows.
How to Use Photoshop to Add Text and A Cropped Picture to Images13:19
How to Use PowerPoint to Add Text and A Cropped Picture to Images13:12
How to Use Gimp to Add Text and A Cropped Picture to Images8:23
Master how to use the Gimp paths tool to crop an image, add text to a YouTube thumbnail, adjust colors and shadows, and export as a jpeg.
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Add Text and A Cropped Picture to Images11:36
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #5: Text on Images Strategy0:52
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #8: Inspiration to Record2:01

Introduction to Using Well Known Brands of Celebrities3:00
Choose well known brands of celebrities to attract clicks by featuring recognizable faces, logos, or famous figures in thumbnails while staying respectful and relatable.
How to Use Photoshop to Use Brands/Celebrities on Your YouTube Images9:35
How to Use PowerPoint to Use Brands/Celebrities on Your YouTube Images6:36
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Use Brands/Celebrities on Your YouTube Images7:27
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #6: Well Known Brands or Celebrities0:27
Apply principle #6 by creating thumbnails that feature well-known brands or celebrities, as shown with Oscar the Grouch and provided images. If you have questions, rewatch videos or ask us.
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #9: Don't Be a Perfectionist 3/30:48
Avoid perfectionism and publish consistently using whatever you have, because the message matters more than camera quality, even with an iPhone and a shaky shot.

Introduction to Using Graphics or Emojis Strategy1:56
learn to craft engaging YouTube thumbnails by using graphics, cartoons, or emojis that reflect the video's mood and genre, with stock images or own drawings to suit tone.
How to Use Photoshop to Add Emojis / Cartoons to Your Images5:35
How to Use PowerPoint to Add Emojis / Cartoons to Your Images4:35
Learn how to enhance YouTube thumbnails by using PowerPoint to add cartoons, insert images, and format text with color, outlines, shadows, and bleeding edges, then export as a jpeg.
How to Use Gimp to Add Emojis / Cartoons to Your Images21:25
How to Use Pixelmator Pro to Add Emojis / Cartoons to Your Images4:35
Exercise: Thumbnail Image Design Principle #7: Using Graphics or Emojis0:26
Side Note: Using Text on Black Background0:44
Use a black background with large bold text and one or two colors for thumbnails, emphasizing consistent branding by placing your logo in the same location across images.
[Optional] "YouBeYou" Walking Side Note Episode #10: Developing YOUR Style0:48
Develop your own style and be yourself, instead of imitating others, and record with confidence knowing your family and friends love you for who you are.

Requirements

No prior experience is required to take this course. We will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to be very successful on YouTube from scratch.

Description

Welcome to the COMPLETE YouTube Course, which will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know to be successful on YouTube from scratch (for personal or for business use; more than 200 lectures and includes a 400+ page book/exercise guide as well).

We guarantee that this is THE most thorough YouTube course available ANYWHERE on the market or your money back. This course and the many exercises in this course are for beginner or advanced users in any country!

About the 2 Authors:

Sacha Stevenson has been a full-time YouTuber since 2013. She has well over 100,000,000 YouTube views on her channels. Sacha has been profiled on many talk shows, in Cosmopolitan and many other magazines and newspapers given her incredible success on YouTube!
Chris Haroun vlogs every day and he holds a weekly YouTube live call for his students. Chris is also an Award Winning MBA professor who is a top selling online business teacher, top selling author, former Goldman Sachs employee, Columbia MBA and venture capitalist who has invested in and sat on the boards of many companies. He is also the author of the #1 best selling business course on Udemy.

Here are some of the many topics covered in this comprehensive YouTube course:

Create incredible YouTube videos
Create amazing thumbnail images using Photoshop, Gimp and other applications (no prior experience required)!
Create the best titles
Optimize your delivery on camera
How to get more subscribers
Make money with your videos
Learn the basics of how to create amazing YouTube videos using many types of cameras (DSLRs, Mirrorless Cameras, GoPros, Drones, Webcams, High End Cinema Cameras and much more)
How the YouTube search engine works
Understand YouTube Analytics
Set up a YouTube Live Webcast
Design your YouTube strategy
How to edit videos using Adobe Premiere on Windows and on a Mac
How to edit videos using Final Cut Pro
Editing tips to improve videos
Dealing with issues with videos
Protect yourself (follow the rules)
How to use audio equipment
Accessories to improve videos
...and MUCH more! There is also a 400+ page book / exercise version of the course attached to the first lecture in PDF and in Microsoft Word formats.

This course and the included downloadable files is a roadmap for your success on YouTube.

All the tools you need to create INCREDIBLE YouTube videos from scratch are included in this course and the entire course is based on real life Practical Knowledge & Experience and not based on theory.

Please click the take this course button so you can take your career/business/personal life to the next level.

*** We guarantee that this is THE most thorough YouTube course available ANYWHERE on the market or your money back (30 day money back guarantee).***

Thanks,
Chris Haroun and Sacha Stevenson

Closed Captions have been added to every lecture in the course.

Who this course is for:

Anyone that wants to make money on YouTube
Anyone that wants to increase the number of subscribers on YouTube
Anyone that wants to take their personal brand to the next level using YouTube
Anyone that wants to take their career brand to the next level using YouTube
Anyone that wants to take their business (or the company they work at) to the next level using YouTube
Anyone that wants to be as part-time or full-time YouTuber

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Course content

How to Take the Course, Using the Attached YouTube Success Journal +Course Recap3 lectures • 14min

How to Make GREAT Titles for Your Videos3 lectures • 18min

Thumbnail Image Design Principles Introduction & Which Fonts Work Best on Images3 lectures • 19min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #1: Showing Faces and Emotions Strategy11 lectures • 2hr 21min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #2: “The Color Wheel Opposites Strategy”7 lectures • 48min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #3: “The Split Screen Strategy”7 lectures • 31min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #4: “The Arrows / Circles Strategy”7 lectures • 47min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #5: “The Text on Images Strategy”7 lectures • 52min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #6: “Use Well Known Brands or Celebrities"6 lectures • 28min

Thumbnail Image Design Principle #7: “Using Graphics or Emojis Strategy”8 lectures • 40min

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