UCLA extension Adobe Premiere Course
I’ve been seriously thinking about taking the UCLA Extension Introduction to Adobe Premiere class, but I wanted to ask for honest opinions from people already in editing/media.
For context, I currently work full time in healthcare and honestly don’t feel very fulfilled in my career anymore. I’ve always been interested in creative/computer-based work, and editing/video storytelling seems really satisfying to me. I’m especially interested in:
- short-form content
- cinematic/cozy edits
- wedding editing
- promotional/social media videos
The thing is, I’m basically a beginner. I also know I do MUCH better with structure/teachers/classes instead of trying to self-teach completely alone, which is why UCLA Extension caught my attention.
I know the class is around $800+, so I’m trying to figure out if this is a realistic investment or if I’m romanticizing the idea.
My questions:
- Has anyone here taken the UCLA Extension Adobe Premiere course?
- Was it actually helpful for beginners?
- Did it help you build connections/networking at all (even online)?
- What kind of part-time work can someone realistically get after learning Premiere?
- Is editing still a viable path even with the film industry struggling?
- Any advice for someone trying to slowly transition into creative work while keeping a full-time job?
Would really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who started later or switched careers. Thanks!
