Minnesota companies use employee training videos to teach safety procedures, explain software, onboard new hires, and document standard operating procedures. Video gives teams a consistent reference they can watch again and again, which is especially useful for businesses with multiple shifts, remote workers, or locations across the state. For companies in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities, there are several routes to getting a training video made, from hiring a local studio to building production skills in-house.

What Kinds of Employee Training Videos Do Companies Produce?

Minneapolis-based production companies have experience with a broad mix of corporate video work. One example is Hard Copy Film Co., a Minneapolis studio that has filmed interviews, safety training videos, events, promotional videos, and scripted tutorial videos. That mix shows how training content often overlaps with other business video needs.

• Safety training videos that walk employees through procedures and hazard awareness.
• Scripted tutorial videos that demonstrate software, equipment, or step-by-step processes.
• Interviews with managers or subject matter experts that capture company knowledge.
• Promotional and event videos that can double as onboarding or culture-building content.

Companies do not have to choose just one format. A single project can combine interview footage, on-screen demonstrations, and scripted scenes to create a complete training program.

Production Company Options for Minnesota Businesses

Working with a Minneapolis-Based Studio

For companies that want a local partner, Minneapolis offers production studios familiar with the Minnesota business community. Hard Copy Film Co. is based in Minneapolis and has produced employee training and safety videos as part of its broader videography work. Working with a local studio makes it easier to meet in person, visit filming locations, and build a long-term relationship.

National Production Companies with Minnesota Reach

Some companies prefer to work with a production firm that can scale across regions. JLB Media Productions is a corporate training video production company with production teams based in Los Angeles and Portland, plus a nationwide network of more than 100 videographers. According to the company, it produced 17 training videos for SOSI over three days and beat two local competitors on price by at least $10,000 on that project.

Blue Carrot is another corporate training video production company. It describes its service as helping businesses create training videos that are fine-tuned to organizational needs. National firms can be a good fit for companies with multiple locations or a tight deadline, though local studios may offer more direct access to crews.

Finding Options Through Directories

ProductionHub maintains a directory of video production companies in Minnesota. Businesses can use directories like this to compare studios, view sample work, and contact providers directly. Directory listings often note the types of projects a company handles, which helps narrow down the search.

Building Video Production Skills In-House

Another path is to train employees to produce videos themselves. Minnesota has educational options that cover everything from shooting and lighting to editing and script writing.

Hennepin Technical College

Hennepin Technical College offers a Video Production Specialist Degree that includes all aspects of video production, including script writing, shooting and lighting, and linear and non-linear editing. The Interactive Design and Video Production program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For companies that want an employee to develop production skills, this program provides structured, formal training.

American Graphics Institute

American Graphics Institute (AGI) offers video production classes in Minnesota with a live instructor. Training is available as private and group classes at a satellite campus location in Minnesota, and AGI also offers live online classes. AGI lists 14 video production courses available in Minnesota, including courses on Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Clip Champ.

AGI’s classes include free retakes, a detailed curriculum, a live instructor, flexible rescheduling, a certificate of completion, small class sizes, and course recordings. Because AGI’s Minnesota location is referenced as a satellite campus for private and group classes, businesses should verify current availability with AGI before planning around a specific format.

Public-Sector Video Resources and Guidelines in Minnesota

Public institutions in Minnesota have their own video resources that are not open to every business. The University of Minnesota’s Academic Video Production service provides university-funded video production services to all UMN faculty and staff. It is not a general resource for private companies.

For organizations interested in policy guidance, the Minnesota Department of Transportation publishes video production guidelines for video content generated by or for MnDOT. These standards are designed for state content, but they can be a useful reference for any organization writing its own video guidelines, especially when accessibility, branding, and format consistency matter.

Comparing Your Training Video Options

There is no single right way to produce an employee training video. The choice depends on budget, timeline, internal skills, and the complexity of the content. The table below summarizes the main options available to Minnesota companies.

Approach	What It Offers	Considerations
Minneapolis-based production studio	Local crews for interviews, safety videos, tutorials, and event coverage	Direct access to a local team that knows the area
National production company	Large videographer network and customized training content	May serve Minnesota through traveling or remote crews
College or course-based training	Structured education in script writing, lighting, shooting, and editing	Best for building long-term in-house production capacity
Institutional or public-sector resources	University services and state agency guidelines	Eligibility restrictions apply

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Training Video Producer

Public sources do not list standard pricing for employee training video production in Minnesota. The cost of a project depends on the number of videos, filming days, crew size, locations, and the amount of editing and motion graphics involved. Every provider sets its own rates, so detailed quotes are essential.

Before hiring a producer, ask about the team’s experience with training content, the deliverables included in the quote, how long the final videos will be, and whether revisions are part of the package. If you are comparing a local studio with a national firm, also ask who will be on site on filming day and how the company handles remote coordination.

For companies interested in the educational route, contact Hennepin Technical College or AGI directly to confirm current program details, class schedules, and location options. Course availability can change, and neither provider publishes a fixed list of dates in the public information reviewed here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of training videos do Minnesota production companies create?

Production companies in Minnesota work on a wide range of training content. Hard Copy Film Co., based in Minneapolis, has filmed interviews, safety training videos, events, promotional videos, and scripted tutorial videos. National companies such as JLB Media Productions offer customized training videos built around a client’s brand and learning goals. The best format depends on the topic and how employees will use the video.

What video production training programs are available in Minnesota?

Hennepin Technical College offers a Video Production Specialist Degree that covers script writing, shooting and lighting, and linear and non-linear editing. The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. American Graphics Institute also offers video production classes in Minnesota with a live instructor, including private and group training at a satellite campus and live online courses in tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.

Can a national production company support a Minnesota business?

Yes. JLB Media Productions, for example, has production teams based in Los Angeles and Portland and a nationwide network of more than 100 videographers. The company reports producing 17 training videos for one client in three days. National firms can work with Minnesota companies through their networks, while Minneapolis-based studios offer a local alternative.

Are there public video production resources for Minnesota companies?

The University of Minnesota’s Academic Video Production service is available only to UMN faculty and staff, so it is not open to outside companies. The Minnesota Department of Transportation publishes video production guidelines for content generated by or for MnDOT, which can help organizations develop their own internal video standards. Neither is a commercial production service for businesses.

How much does employee training video production cost in Minnesota?

Publicly available sources do not list standard rates for employee training video production in Minnesota. Costs depend on the number of videos, filming days, crew size, locations, and post-production work. Companies should request itemized quotes from multiple providers and confirm what is included, such as revisions, music licensing, and delivery formats, before signing a contract.