Create scroll-stopping content

Learn how to create bold, attention-grabbing content for Reels, TikToks, carousels, and more. Discover how to hook your audience fast, remix content across formats, and stay consistent using Canva’s AI-powered tools. This course is perfect for creators who want to design smarter, show up more, and stand out in a crowded feed.

Create scroll-stopping content

51m

9 lessons

Beginner

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Create scroll-stopping content

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Get an overview of what this course will cover and how it can elevate your content creation. Meet your tools, your creative opportunities, and your next scroll-stopping idea.
Welcome to Create scroll-stopping content
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Create stand out stories that grab attention and feel on-brand. Learn how to use Canva's professional templates, visuals, and text that shine on mobile.
Create standout Instagram stories
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Your hook writing prompt library
Cheatsheet
Learn how to build eye-catching TikToks that feel fresh and scroll-worthy. Discover how to design for vertical video with music, motion, and hooks.
Design on-trend TikToks
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Master every platform
Cheatsheet
Attention grabbing audio on mobile
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Match movements to audio
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Create carousels that make your audience swipe, save, and share. Use structure, hierarchy, and design techniques to tell stories visually.
Craft click-worthy carousels
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Edit photos like a pro
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Use Canva's AI-powered tools to speed up your video editing workflow. Make quick edits, apply effects, and polish your videos without the complexity.
Easily edit videos with AI
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Repurpose your content across platforms with ease. Learn how to resize, reframe, and repackage ideas into any format.
Remix content for any feed
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Resize in record time
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Stay organised with Canva Sheets as your content planning hub. Map out posts, timelines, and ideas in one visual workspace.
Plan your content with sheets
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Ask @Canva in the comments
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Create videos that look as good as the ideas you have. Learn the visual techniques that help your video content stand out in a crowded feed.
Visual tips for videos
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Celebrate completing the course and reflect on your new ability to create scroll-stopping content. Learn how to take the certification quiz and showcase your achievement.
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Take this 20-question test and earn a certification - perfect for your CV and LinkedIn.

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What you’ll learn

Know how to design for different platforms
Hook attention in the first 3 seconds
Use Canva tools to create scroll-stopping static, carousels, reels, and stories
Plan and stay consistent with branded content
Repurpose one idea into multiple formats with ease
Feel confident crafting standout content - fast

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24,526 learners

51m

9 lessons

Beginner

Key skills

Writing AI prompts

Content creation

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Last updated 30 Oct, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

First, we recommend completing all the course material associated with the certification. This might include tutorial videos, activities, and cheat sheets.
Once you’re ready, start the test at the top of this page. You’ll be asked a series of questions. If you get them all right, you'll be awarded a certificate.
There is no expiry date on our certifications. However, we update the course content and test questions regularly to reflect new updates to Canva, so it’s a good idea to come back and re-test every 12 months or so.
Feel free to try the test again. We don’t limit the number of times you can attempt it.
Please log in to your Canva account to take the test. If you don’t have an account, it’s free to create one. You can do that at canva.com
Yes. At the end of the test, you can add your credential to your LinkedIn profile and share your achievement on social media.
The certification is digital-only for now. You’ll receive an email to access your certification at any time.
Canva certifications are a great way to showcase your skills and proficiency with our platform! While our training courses are not accredited by any external party, Canva itself is a globally recognized company, and our products are used by millions of people all around the world. Earning a Canva certification can help demonstrate your expertise in visual communication and familiarity with one of the most popular design tools available today. It’s a fantastic addition to your professional portfolio!
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