: Master the "foundation" steps, including playing and marking shots, setting up a sequence, and performing insert edits to build your story.
), is a comprehensive guide for beginners and intermediate users. Taught by filmmaker Ashley Kennedy
Premiere Pro 2020 Essential Training is a model of effective asynchronous software instruction. It transcends the "button-pushing" methodology by integrating cognitive science principles—specifically scaffolding and narrative context—to produce learners who are not merely tool operators, but junior editors. While the rapid update cycle of Adobe Creative Cloud necessitates supplementary learning for specific features like the Essential Graphics panel, the core editing philosophy taught in this course remains timeless. The course succeeds in its primary objective: transforming the intimidating interface of Premiere Pro into a navigable environment for creative storytelling.
For years, the entry point for aspiring video editors has been the same: search for "Lynda Premiere Pro training" (now hosted on LinkedIn Learning). Specifically, the remains one of the most viewed courses in the platform's history.
Let’s be honest: In the video editing world, four years might as well be a decade. If you open a tutorial from 2020, you risk staring at a purple timeline (before the 2022 color overhaul) or hearing about "new" features like Auto Reframe that are now standard.