Instagram Reels for Beginners

Location: Stanta Business Center, Soothouse Spring, St Albans, UK

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Who is this course for?

This workshop is designed for business owners, in-house marketers and employees who already have an Instagram business account and want to create Instagram Reels with confidence. Whether you’ve never created a Reel before or you’ve experimented but aren’t sure what’s working, you’ll learn how to plan, film and edit engaging Reels that help promote your business.

What you will learn:

• Learn how to plan, film and edit Instagram Reels using Instagram’s new Edits app.
• Discover what makes a Reel engaging, from the opening hook through to the call-to-action.
• Learn how to use text, captions, music and simple editing tools to create engaging Reels.
• Explore practical Reel ideas you can use to promote your business.
• Understand current Instagram best practices, including trends and what performs well.
• Apply what you’ve learned by planning and starting to create your own Reel during the workshop.

What to prepare before the workshop

This is a practical, hands-on workshop, so you’ll be using your own phone to plan and start creating a Reel during the session.

To get the most from the workshop, please bring:

• Your smartphone with access to your Instagram business or professional account, plus the Edits by Instagram app installed.
• A product, service, event or topic you’d like to create a Reel about.
• A few photos or short video clips (optional) if you’d like to use existing content.
• Any products or props that represent your business (optional).
• A willingness to get creative and have a go at filming during the workshop.

About your trainer:

Sarah Pascaru is a social media strategist, trainer and founder of Social Jooce. She helps businesses build confidence using social media through practical training and straightforward strategies that deliver results. Specialising in organic social media, LinkedIn Ads and Meta advertising, Sarah works with business owners and marketing teams to simplify social media and help businesses achieve their goals.

Cost: £50

Free for Get Enterprising clients (businesses under 5 years old in St Albans or Harpenden and surrounding villages).