The 2020 course covers audio well, but not the free tools available then. The Fix: Immediately after the audio lesson, download DaVinci Resolve’s Fairlight or use Audacity to denoise. The stock Premiere 2020 denoiser is weak. Understanding this gap makes you better than a student who just follows the tutorial.
The course teaches you to use the mouse to click "Effects" or drag clips. This is slow.
The Fix: Print a cheat sheet for Premiere Pro 2020 shortcuts (e.g., Q & W for ripple trimming, Cmd+K for cut). Practice the lessons without touching the mouse for timeline navigation. lynda premiere pro 2020 essential training better
Many job postings still ask for “proficiency in Premiere Pro.” Completing this course — and putting the certificate on your LinkedIn profile (since Lynda became LinkedIn Learning) — signals that you learned from a verified, respected source. Employers trust that more than “I watched a 10-minute TikTok tutorial on transitions.” The 2020 course covers audio well, but not