--- title: "Supercharge Your Training with Embedded YouTube Videos" slug: "supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos" updated: 2025-05-05T20:46:12Z published: 2025-05-05T20:46:12Z canonical: "support.smarteru.com/supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.smarteru.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Supercharge Your Training with Embedded YouTube Videos Did you know that adding videos can make training more engaging, easier to follow, and even a little more fun for your learners? That’s why SmarterU lets you embed YouTube videos in [online courses](/v1/docs/supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos#embedding-a-video-in-a-content-slide), [knowledge base files](/v1/docs/supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos#embedding-a-video-in-a-knowledge-base-file), and [articles](/v1/docs/supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos#embedding-a-video-in-a-knowledge-base-article). Plus, you don’t need to be super technical to embed a YouTube video in SmarterU — it’s just a matter of copy and pasting! Want SmarterNews delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today! ## Why Embed YouTube Videos in SmarterU Videos can make learning more dynamic and easier to understand. Here are a few reasons you might want to include them: - Visual learning: Some learners grasp information more effectively when it's presented visually. - Demonstrations: Videos can show real-life examples or step-by-step processes better than words alone. - Engagement: Short videos are a great way to break up long blocks of text and keep learners interested. ## Copying the YouTube Embed Code Before you start, you’ll need to upload your videos to YouTube. Your video can be public on YouTube or unlisted and only accessible using the embed code. Next, copy the YouTube video's embed code. 1. From YouTube, go to the video you want to embed in SmarterU. 2. Click **Share**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/YouTube%20Share%20Button%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Click **Embed**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/YouTube%20Share%20Window%20-%20Embed%20Annotated%2020250501.png) 1. Click **Copy**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/YouTube%20Embed%20Video%20-%20Copy%20Annotated%2020250501.png) > [!NOTE] > To copy the embed code for a YouTube Short, right-click the video and select **Copy Embed Code**. ## Embedding a Video in a Content Slide One place you can include YouTube videos is directly in your [online course’s](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/adding-an-online-course) content slides. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Learner%20UI%20-%20Content%20Slide%2020250429.png) To embed a YouTube video in a content slide: 1. [Add a content slide](/v1/docs/adding-a-content-slide) to your online course. 2. On the WYSIWYG toolbar, click the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Insert%20Edit%20Media%20Icon%2020250429.png) Insert/Edit Media icon. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Content%20Slide%20-%20WYSIWYG%20Toolbar%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Select the **Embed** tab. 2. Paste the [YouTube video's embed code](/v1/docs/supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos#copying-the-youtube-embed-code). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Insert%20Edit%20Media%20-%20Embed%20Tab%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Click **Ok**. 2. Click **Save**. ## Embedding a Video in a Knowledge Base File You can also embed YouTube videos in your [knowledge base’s files](/v1/docs/knowledge-bases-files). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Learner%20UI%20-%20File%2020250429.png) To do this: 1. [Add a file](/v1/docs/adding-a-knowledge-base-file) to your knowledge base. 2. From the **Source** setting, select the *Embed* option. 3. Paste the YouTube video’s embed code in the Embed Code field. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Add%20Edit%20File%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Click **Save**. ## Embedding a Video in a Knowledge Base Article SmarterU also supports embedded YouTube videos in [knowledge base articles](/v1/docs/knowledge-bases-articles). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Learner%20UI%20-%20Article%2020250429.png) To embed a video in an article: 1. [Add an article](/v1/docs/adding-an-article) to your knowledge base. 2. From **Templates**, select *Full Page Article*. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Add%20Edit%20Article%20-%20Template%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Enter a name for the article. 2. Expand the **Content** accordion. 3. Click the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Insert%20Edit%20Media%20Icon%2020250429.png) Insert/Edit Media icon. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Add%20Edit%20Article%20-%20Content%20WYSIWYG%20Toolbar%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Select the **Embed** tab. 2. Paste the [YouTube video's embed code](/v1/docs/supercharge-your-training-with-embedded-youtube-videos#copying-the-youtube-embed-code). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Insert%20Edit%20Media%20-%20Embed%20Tab%20Annotated%2020250429.png) 1. Click **Ok**. 2. Click **Save**. Adding YouTube videos to your SmarterU courses and knowledge base is a simple way to make your training more dynamic and impactful. Whether providing a demonstration, illustrating a complex idea visually, or adding variety to keep learners engaged, embedding videos can positively impact learning. Questions? Contact our [Success Desk](mailto: success@neovation.com). ## Related - [Content Slides](/content-slides.md) - [Embedding a YouTube Video or Short](/embedding-a-youtube-video.md) - [Knowledge Bases: Articles](/knowledge-bases-articles.md) - [Knowledge Bases: Files](/knowledge-bases-files.md)