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Subtitling 360°: Professional Subtitling Course from Beginner to Pro

Build real subtitling skills from the ground up

If you want to build professional subtitling skills from the ground up, this course provides a structured path from beginner to confident practitioner. You will learn the principles that professional subtitlers rely on every day, including subtitle timing, text reduction, segmentation, readability, formatting, and synchronization.

Rather than relying on shortcuts, you will develop a solid understanding of industry standards and best practices. You will work with Subtitle Edit, a powerful free tool, and learn concepts that transfer easily to other subtitling software. By mastering traditional subtitling techniques first, you will also understand how to evaluate, edit, and improve AI-generated subtitles with confidence and professional judgment.

Not just theory - you will subtitle from day one

This is not a theoretical overview. This is a practical, build-as-you-go course where every session includes hands-on activities and real subtitling exercises that reflect professional projects. You will not just learn about subtitling - you will do it.

You will work with industry-standard formats like SRT and ASS, understand timing metrics like WPM, CPS, and CPL, and learn to create subtitles for streaming platforms, broadcast media, social video, and mobile content.

Key Insight: By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in professional subtitling and practical experience you can showcase to potential clients or employers. You will also understand how AI tools fit into a professional subtitling workflow - and when to trust them.

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  • This course includes:
  •     Expert: Maria Barros, Subtitling Expert and Translator
  •  Life access to contents
  •  Live Activities
  •  Q&A session and in-webinar text-chat
  •  In English
  •  Completion certificate
  •  Money back guarantee
  •  Course Program
  • When: 23-27 November 2026 (18.00 CET)
  • You will master the skills to successfully deal with the translation of subtitles
  • Duration: 5 sessions of 120 min (approximately)

Subtitling: Mastering the Art of Subtitling

Learn professional subtitling from the ground up. Master timing, segmentation, subtitle formatting, readability, and industry workflows while building practical skills for freelance and in-house opportunities.

Session Breakdown

5 live sessions. Hands-on. Build from the ground up.

1 SESSION

Subtitle Edit From Zero: Tools, Standards, and Your First Workflow

Introduction & Setup
  • ▸ Subtitle Edit ecosystem, supported formats, and community resources
  • ▸ Installation, interface, core functions, and workspace customization
  • ▸ Reading speed metrics: WPM, CPS, CPL, FPS
  • ▸ Timing metrics, text condensation, and industry standards
  • ▸ Keyboard shortcuts, waveform reading, and client profiles
  • ▸ Hands-on: 4 practical activities including text reduction and project setup
2 SESSION

Timing, Text Reduction, and the Art of Segmentation

Core Subtitling Techniques
  • ▸ Timing techniques: tools, wave forms, and industry standards
  • ▸ Text reduction and condensation techniques
  • ▸ Subtitle segmentation: when and how to split
  • ▸ Deep dive into Subtitle Edit features including the Find/Replace tool
  • ▸ Hands-on: 3 practical activities on timing, reduction, and segmentation
3 SESSION

Formatting, Context, and Multilingual Subtitling

Professional Formatting & Context
  • ▸ Subtitle Edit formatting tags and ASS styles
  • ▸ Contextual considerations: speaker identification, tone of voice, character restriction
  • ▸ Multilingual subtitling and subtitle grouping for different speaker scenarios
  • ▸ Hands-on: 3 formatting and context exercises
4 SESSION

AI and You: Subtitling in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

AI Integration & Speech Recognition
  • ▸ Whisper integration in Subtitle Edit for speech recognition
  • ▸ AI-generated vs human-made subtitles: quality comparison and editing strategies
  • ▸ Reviewing and editing AI-generated subtitle files
  • ▸ Hands-on: 3 AI integration activities with Whisper and AI file editing
5 SESSION

Putting It All Together: Project, Portfolio, and Next Steps

Final Project & Career Launch
  • ▸ Working with different video genres (documentary, TV series, corporate, social media)
  • ▸ Presenting your subtitle portfolio to clients and employers
  • ▸ Pricing your work, finding clients, and marketing your services
  • ▸ Final project: Create a complete subtitling project from start to finish

Course Description

Professional Subtitling with Subtitle Edit

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to professional subtitling, combining industry best practices with practical, hands-on experience. You will learn how to create clear, accurate, and readable subtitles while developing the technical and linguistic skills required to work on a wide range of audiovisual content.

You will master Subtitle Edit's core functions, learn keyboard shortcuts and waveform reading, work with SRT and ASS formats, and explore professional techniques for timing, segmentation, text condensation, and formatting. The course also covers mobile-first subtitle design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and AI integration with tools like Whisper for speech recognition.

What You Will Build

Throughout the course, you will complete practical exercises that reflect real subtitling projects. You will improve your technical accuracy, strengthen your linguistic decision-making, and learn how to produce subtitles that create a natural viewing experience for diverse audiences.

You will leave with a professional portfolio piece, a reusable ASS style template for social platforms, and a clear understanding of how to price your work, find clients, and position yourself in the market.

These are the skills that help professional subtitlers deliver quality work across streaming platforms, broadcast media, education, corporate video, and digital content.

Course Format

Live online sessions with hands-on exercises, real subtitling projects, and direct feedback. Each session builds progressively on the previous one, designed to build confidence and competence step by step.

Why Subtitling Matters Now

With the explosion of video content across streaming platforms, social media, and corporate communications, the demand for professional subtitling has never been higher. Whether you plan to offer subtitling as a freelance service, expand your translation business, or begin a career in audiovisual translation, these skills remain valuable in an industry where human expertise and AI increasingly work together.

What You Will Learn

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Master Subtitling Tools - Use Subtitle Edit, work with SRT and ASS formats, and pick up transferable skills for any subtitling software.

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Perfect Your Subtitling Craft - Build skills in timing, formatting, and linguistic decision-making to produce polished subtitles.

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Build a Strong Portfolio - Create a professional portfolio to attract clients and showcase your subtitling work.

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Understand AI in Subtitling - Evaluate and improve AI-generated subtitles and integrate tools like Whisper into your workflow.

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Diversify Your Career - Expand your service offerings or start a new career in subtitling.

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Launch Your Freelance Career - Learn to price your work, find clients, and build your personal brand.

Who Is This For

This course is designed for individuals interested in gaining proficiency in subtitling video content. It is suitable for:

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Aspiring Subtitlers

Those who want to pursue a career in subtitling and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge from scratch.

🌍

Translators & Linguists

Professionals in the language industry who want to expand their service offerings and specialize in subtitling.

🎬

Content Creators & Video Editors

Professionals who produce video content and want to add professional subtitles to increase reach and accessibility.

🎓

Students & Career Changers

Anyone looking to enter the growing field of audiovisual translation and build a career in subtitling.

No prior subtitling experience required. This course is designed to be accessible yet comprehensive, meeting you where you are.

Requirements & Setup

Technical Requirements

  • ▸ Subtitle Edit (free, available for Windows, Linux, and macOS)
  • ▸ Windows required for full Subtitle Edit features (Aegisub recommended for Mac users)
  • ▸ Stable internet connection for live sessions
  • ▸ Zoom app (free) for live sessions

Experience Level

  • ▸ No prior subtitling experience required - this course starts from the very beginning
  • ▸ English proficiency sufficient for instruction and subtitling work

Pro tip: Install Subtitle Edit before the first session and explore the interface briefly to hit the ground running.

Meet

Maria Virgínia Barros

Maria Virgínia Barros, a native Portuguese speaker from Portugal, has a postgraduate degree in specialized translation and CAT tools from the Porto Executive Academy and a degree in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Porto.

Throughout her career in international business development, she has had the opportunity to translate and create a wide variety of documents supporting internationalization. In the last few years, she has been working exclusively on translation, subtitling, and consecutive interpreting, helping clients expand their messages in the Portuguese market.

She is passionate about subtitling, an activity she dedicates herself to as a linguist, and works for the most recognized international brands. 

She is passionate about poetry and has maintained a blog for almost two decades. There, she promotes Portuguese poetry and her poems. She believes that poetry is an art that aligns beautifully with subtitles and translation.
Maria Virgínia Barros - Course creator and host.
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