AI Video Foundations
How video models think, and how to direct them.
- How AI video models think6 min
- The anatomy of a prompt8 min
- Camera language7 min
- Choosing the right model7 min
- Format, length, credits and quality7 min
Academy · AI video course and certification
Learn AI video. Prove it.
Interactive courses on prompting, camera language, models and continuity. Real briefs, a hard final exam and a certificate anyone can verify.
10courses
58graded exercises
85%to pass the exam
01 / Certification
Hard to earn. Easy to verify.
Most AI certificates reward watching videos. This one asks you to prove you can direct, deliver and explain.
STEP 1
Pass the core courses
4 courses, 14 lessons. Each lesson needs 80% on its exercises to count.
STEP 2
Deliver 4 briefs
- A directed shot
- From still to motion
- Delivery quality
- Transform footage
STEP 3
Pass the exam
40 questions drawn from 70 across 8 domains, 40 minutes, 85% to pass. 48 hours before a retry.
STEP 4
Share your credential
A unique ID, a public certificate page, an Add to LinkedIn button and a print-ready PDF.
02 / Curriculum
Everything you need to direct AI video.
Four core courses lead to the certificate. Six electives go deeper on the jobs people hire for.
Video Studio Mastery
Generate, edit, relight and export in one timeline.
- A tour of the Video Studio6 min
- Generating inside the timeline8 min
- Continuity: one story, many shots7 min
- Relight, upscale and export8 min
From Image to Motion
Design the perfect still, then bring it to life.
- The Image Studio7 min
- Animating a still7 min
- Templates5 min
Transform Existing Footage
Motion Transfer and Relight for real-world video.
- Motion Transfer8 min
- Lighting that sells6 min
Electives
Optional, free, and great for your portfolio.
Storytelling and Shot Lists
Turn an idea into a sequence of shots that tells a story.
- From idea to shot list
- Pacing and the edit
Ads That Stop the Scroll
Hooks, vertical framing and calls to action for social video.
- The first two seconds
- Vertical framing and the call to action
Sound, Music and Rhythm
Native audio, the project score and cutting on the beat.
- Native audio in your clips
- Music and cutting on the beat
3D and Motion Graphics
3D Studio, Claude 3D animations and animated text.
- Staging a shot in the 3D Studio
- Claude 3D animations
- Animated text and titles
Responsible AI Video
Consent, rights and a delivery checklist clients can trust.
- Consent, likeness and rights
- A delivery checklist
Automate with API and MCP
Generate video from code and from AI agents.
- The REST API
- Agents with MCP
03 / Learn by doing
Not a video playlist. A practice room.
Every lesson ends with exercises you have to pass. The answers are checked on our servers, so the only way through is to understand.
Prompt labsWrite a real prompt for a brief; Claude grades it and tells you what is missing.
MatchingCamera moves to emotions, models to jobs, formats to platforms.
OrderingBuild shot lists and prompts in the right sequence.
NumbersDurations, resolutions and credits: the practical side of delivery.
Prompt lab · The first two seconds3 / 4 criteria
Brief: a 9:16 ad for running shoes. Write the opening shot so viewers stop scrolling.
Extreme close-up of a runner's shoe slamming into a rain puddle at dawn, water exploding toward the lens, slow motion, low angle, cold blue light with a warm rim
- A strong visual hook in the first second
- A camera choice
- Light and mood
- The product is clearly identifiable
Passed. Great hook and camera. Name the shoe colour or brand detail so the product reads instantly on a small screen.
04 / The credential
Proof clients can check in ten seconds.
A public verification pageYour certificate lives at /academy/certificate/your-id with your name, score and date of issue.
Add to LinkedIn in one clickName, issuer, date, credential ID and verification link are filled in for you.
Backed by real workEvery certified expert delivered four briefs with real generations and passed a timed exam.
Current toolsMiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5, FLUX 3 Max, 1080p and 4K upscaling, Relight and Motion Transfer.
Who it is for
Freelancers and editorsAdd AI video to your services with a credential to show clients.
Marketers and social teamsProduce ads and short-form video faster, with a shared standard.
AgenciesTrain the whole team on the same curriculum and exam.
Career changersBuild a portfolio and a verifiable skill in a new field.
05 / FAQ
Academy FAQ
Already certified? Your certificate page is linked from the Academy in your dashboard.
Is the Nano Banana Academy free?
Yes. All 10 courses, 27 lessons and 58 exercises are free with a Nano Banana account, including the AI-graded prompt labs. The certification also asks for four practical briefs made with real generations, which use credits, so you need a plan (from €19.99/mo) to earn the certificate.
What is the Certified AI Video Expert credential?
It is the Nano Banana Academy certification. You earn it by completing the four core courses, delivering four practical briefs and passing a timed final exam with 85% or more. Each certificate has a unique ID and a public verification page.
How hard is the final exam?
Deliberately hard: 40 questions in 40 minutes, drawn at random from a bank of 70 across 8 domains, with 85% needed to pass. All grading happens on the server, and after a failed attempt you wait 48 hours before trying again with new questions.
How long does it take?
The core curriculum is about 1 h 37 of content and the full Academy about 3 hours. With the exercises and the briefs, most people finish the certification in a week of evenings.
Do I need experience with video or AI?
No. AI Video Foundations starts from zero: how video models work, how to write a prompt, camera language and choosing a model. Editors and filmmakers move faster through the Studio and Transform courses.
How are the prompt labs graded?
You write a real prompt for a real brief. Claude reviews it against concrete criteria (for example subject, action, camera and light) and tells you what is missing, so you improve with every attempt.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. Your certificate page has an "Add to LinkedIn" button that fills in the credential name, issuer, date, ID and verification link, plus a print-ready landscape PDF.
Which AI video tools does it cover?
MiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5 and FLUX 3 Max for generation, the Video Studio timeline, the Image Studio, 1080p and 4K upscaling, Relight, Motion Transfer, music and sound, 3D and animated text, and the API and MCP for automation.
Become a Certified AI Video Expert.
Start the courses free today. When you are ready, deliver the briefs and take the exam.