After Effects

Adobe After Effects Training:
Fast Track Silver

Beginner + Intermediate Levels

Fast Track your motion design skills with this five-day intensive After Effects course. Cover everything from keyframing to 3D layers, cameras, and expressions to create professional motion graphics, visual effects, and animations that stand out.

Adobe After Effects Training: Fast Track Silver

Course Overview

The After Effects Fast Track Silver course is a five-day program designed to provide a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience for individuals looking to develop strong motion graphics and visual effects skills. By combining the content from our beginner and intermediate courses, this course ensures you gain both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques efficiently.

During the initial two days, you’ll cover the fundamentals of After Effects, including working with layers, masks, and effects. You’ll learn keyframe animation, text animation presets, motion paths, and how to organise and import various media types. These core skills provide the foundation needed to tackle more complex projects.

The remaining three days focus on intermediate techniques, including 3D layers, camera and lighting animation, shape layers, and expressions. You’ll explore how to automate animations, create dynamic compositions, and apply advanced visual effects to your projects. Delivered at our London training centre or online, this course ensures you gain practical experience through hands-on exercises and real-world projects. By the end, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to create professional-quality motion graphics and animations.

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Dates

Next course starts on:16 Nov 2026
This course runs across two levels. Start dates for each level are listed below.

Beginner Level

2 consecutive days
16 Nov 2026
25 Jan 2027
8 Mar 2027
17 May 2027
12 Jul 2027
31 Aug 2027
29 Nov 2027
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Intermediate Level

3 consecutive days
18 Nov 2026
27 Jan 2027
10 Mar 2027
19 May 2027
14 Jul 2027
2 Sept 2027
1 Dec 2027
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If the training dates listed here don't suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a tailored training bundle for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the courses. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,click here.

Outline

Here is what you will learn in the Adobe After Effects Training: Fast Track Silver in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

Certifications

This bundle includes courses that prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams.

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Along with your certificate of completion, you’ll have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam for £175 + VAT. This globally recognised certification highlights your creative expertise and proves your job-ready skills. Select the exam option when booking to include it with your course.

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

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Very hands-on and practical After Effects training

The beginner After Effects course used plenty of hands-on exercises, which made the software easy to pick up. I can now animate text, logos, and video content with confidence.

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Penelope FraserCopywriter

Beginner After Effects course that delivers

This training explained fundamentals like layers, keyframes, and transitions. I can now produce professional-looking simple animations for university projects.

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Dominic ParkerStudent – Motion Design

After Effects basics explained perfectly

The course gave me confidence to create animations for client presentations and digital portfolios. Adobe After Effects feels much more approachable now.

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Amina SuleimanInterior Designer

Brilliant for complete beginners

The Beginner Adobe After Effects training helped me design animated social content and simple motion graphics. The course was well-paced and easy to follow.

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Marco De SantisSocial Media Manager

Made After Effects simple to understand

The Beginner After Effects course taught me all the basics, including layers, compositions, and keyframes. It’s exactly what I needed for my internship projects.

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Ibrahim DialloPublishing Intern

Very beginner-friendly After Effects course

Starting with no prior experience, this course gave me a strong introduction to After Effects. I’m now able to create simple animations, text effects, and motion graphics efficiently.

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Thomas KingsleyVideo Editor

Exactly what I needed for work

The Beginner Adobe After Effects course gave me skills to create animated slideshows, social media clips, and short marketing videos. It was relevant, practical, and easy to apply to real projects.

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Chantal MukendiMarketing Assistant

Clear and practical After Effects training

This course showed me how to use After Effects for educational materials and simple animations. The beginner training was very practical and easy to follow.

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Yasmin ChowdhuryTeacher

After Effects finally feels approachable

The Beginner After Effects course explained compositions, keyframes, and basic effects effectively. I no longer feel intimidated by After Effects and can start animating confidently.

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Karolina KowalskaMotion Design Student

A must for complete beginners

I needed After Effects to create animated promotional videos. The Beginner Adobe After Effects course taught me the basics of keyframes, layers, and transitions. It was very beginner-friendly and practical.

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Adam RahmanSmall Business Owner

Beginner After Effects training exceeded expectations

The lessons were clear and hands-on, making the learning process straightforward. I can now create animated presentations, social media content, and video overlays in Adobe After Effects.

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Alexandre PetitPR Executive

After Effects basics finally make sense

Before this course, After Effects felt confusing. Breaking down compositions, layers, and basic animation made everything click, and I can now create social media animations and simple motion graphics efficiently.

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Tomasz KaczmarekContent Creator

A great foundation in After Effects

The Beginner After Effects course covered all the essentials: layers, timelines, keyframes, and basic effects. I now feel ready to work on simple animated videos, intros, and digital content.

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Emma JohnsonFreelance Designer

Beginner After Effects training made simple

I had never used After Effects before, but this course explained everything step by step. From creating compositions to basic animations and transitions, I now feel confident producing motion graphics for social media campaigns.

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Ricardo FernandesMarketing Assistant

Perfect introduction to After Effects

The Beginner Adobe After Effects course helped me understand the basics of motion graphics, layers, and keyframes. I can now create simple animations and animated text confidently. The course was easy to follow and very practical.

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Claire HollisMotion Graphics Student

Advanced enough for intermediate learners

This course really improved the way I approach motion graphics. I’m now able to animate social media content, marketing videos, and polished intros much more quickly, without sacrificing quality.

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Sarah RobertsPR Consultant

Very hands-on and structured training

The course taught me how to create animations, diagrams, and overlays specifically for educational content. Building on my existing skills, it helped simplify what used to feel like a very complex piece of software.

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Joshua ClarkTeacher

Intermediate After Effects training with real-world application

I gained hands-on experience creating animated text, infographics, and logo transitions. The skills from the course are ones I use consistently in my video projects.

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Megan LewisCopywriter

Practical After Effects skills for real projects

The intermediate course showed me how to animate UI elements, transitions, and text layers effectively. I now rely on After Effects for both client work and personal projects.

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David WilsonUX Designer

Boosted my creative capabilities

I learned how to create engaging motion graphics, promotional visuals, and dynamic presentations using professional workflows. It really helped me feel more confident working with animation.

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Rachel MortimerFashion Student

Intermediate After Effects course was very helpful

Animating text, infographics, and icons now feels straightforward. The hands-on approach built naturally on what I’d already learned and translated well into real marketing projects.

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Matthew GreenDigital Marketing Specialist

Clear and structured Intermediate After Effects training

The lessons introduced more advanced animation skills, including motion paths, eased keyframes, and simple expressions. As a result, my video content now looks far more polished and professional.

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Benjamin AllenStudent – Media & Publishing

Took my After Effects skills to the next level

Creating complex animations, animated infographics, and smooth transitions is now part of my regular freelance work. The course gave me practical techniques that I use every day.

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Alexander MooreFreelance Videographer

Excellent course for progressing designers

Creating motion graphics, animated text, and layered compositions now feels natural. The training has given me the confidence to produce professional animations for social media and marketing.

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Isabel CarringtonSocial Media Manager

Practical and engaging After Effects course

I’m now comfortable creating animated slides, logo animations, and video intros for clients. The hands-on exercises made learning After Effects practical and easy to apply.

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Benjamin HarrisContent Creator

Intermediate After Effects training exceeded expectations

The course introduced advanced motion techniques, including easing, keyframe interpolation, and simple expressions. Its practical approach helped me create professional motion graphics more efficiently.

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Olivia MartinGraphic Designer

Boosted my confidence with After Effects

Animating smooth transitions, dynamic text, and infographics now feels natural. The practical exercises helped me build confidence and take on more complex After Effects projects.

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Lucy WalkerVideo Editor

Perfect progression from beginner to intermediate

Moving beyond the basics in After Effects, I learned how to use expressions, parent layers effectively, and create smoother transitions. My video projects now look cleaner, more professional, and better put together.

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Jack EdwardsMarketing Executive

Intermediate After Effects course took my skills further

The Intermediate Adobe After Effects course helped me move beyond the basics. I learned advanced keyframing, motion paths, and layering techniques. Now I can create more complex animations and professional-quality motion graphics for social media and marketing campaigns.

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Salma FaroukMotion Graphics Designer

Meet Your Instructor

Neil Emmanuel

Neil Emmanuel

Neil is an incredible motion graphic designer, animator, editor, cartoonist and book illustrator. His work has been broadcast, published and distributed all over the UK and beyond. His creativity and fun approach to his work is what sets Neil apart.

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No, our courses are designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, you'll find the training accessible and beneficial.

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Build strong, professional skills in motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects Fast Track Silver training at Docklands Media. This structured, intensive course is ideal for beginners and those with some prior experience who want to develop confidence in After Effects and progress quickly through practical, hands-on learning.

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