Adobe After Effects Training: Advanced

Push your motion graphics and VFX skills further with this three-day Advanced After Effects course. Explore complex animations, 3D layers, advanced expressions, particle systems, and compositing techniques to create professional, high-quality visuals. Enrol now to advance your creative skills.

Adobe After Effects Training: Advanced

Course Overview

Our Advanced After Effects course is a three-day program designed for motion graphics artists, video editors, and creative professionals who want to master the software’s advanced capabilities. The course focuses on techniques that elevate animation quality, streamline workflows, and deliver professional results across film, video, and digital platforms.

Throughout the course, you’ll dive into advanced text animation, 3D layer management, shape layers, and complex particle systems. You’ll also explore expressions to automate repetitive tasks and generate dynamic animations, as well as advanced time manipulation and graph editor workflows to refine motion with precision.

The course also covers advanced compositing, colour keying, integration with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, and tips for achieving professional visual effects. Delivered at our London training centre or online, this hands-on course ensures you gain the skills and confidence to take your motion graphics and VFX work to the highest level.

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Dates

Next course starts on:30 Sept 2026

Advanced Level

3 consecutive days
30 Sept 2026
9 Dec 2026
1 Feb 2027
24 May 2027
6 Sept 2027
8 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 course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,
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Course Outline

Here is what you will learn on this After Effects course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in Adobe After Effects.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Adobe After Effects course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same Adobe After Effects course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

ACP Exam Logo

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.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your Adobe After Effects course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your Adobe After Effects course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your Adobe After Effects course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Meet Your Instructor

Ozgur Gorgun

Ozgur Gorgun

Ozgur is an award winning filmmaker, animator and motion graphics artist. He is one of the very few people in the world to hold the Master Trainer title for Cinema 4D. He is also an Adobe Certified Video Specialist and Instructor.

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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Advanced Adobe After Effects course was fantastic

The course took me deep into animation, covering everything from advanced keyframing and expressions to motion tracking and particle effects. It’s had a big impact on my After Effects work and helped me create polished, professional animations.

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Joshua YoungSenior Copywriter

Highly detailed and practical advanced After Effects training

This course helped me produce professional video intros, motion graphics, and complex animations. The Advanced Adobe After Effects course gave me industry-ready skills that I now use daily.

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Farzana AkterVideo Producer

Advanced After Effects skills explained clearly

The training showed me how to handle complex animation workflows, visual effects, and motion graphics for professional projects. I now feel capable of producing high-quality animations independently.

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Chiamaka EzeMarketing Manager

Comprehensive and practical advanced After Effects training

I learned how to create dynamic motion graphics, animated infographics, and professional video content. The course was detailed, practical, and highly engaging.

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Tom PetrovPublishing Intern

Professional After Effects skills in one course

The Advanced Adobe After Effects training helped me manage multi-layered projects, automate animations with expressions, and produce professional motion graphics efficiently. It’s the most thorough After Effects course I’ve taken.

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Timothy ClarkeCreative Director

Advanced After Effects course was brilliant

The training strengthened my skills in advanced compositions, motion tracking, and visual effects. I can now create high-end motion graphics suitable for professional digital and broadcast projects.

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Benjamin Scott

Pushed my After Effects skills to a professional standard

I learned advanced keyframe techniques, particle effects, and 3D animation. The course helped me produce polished, client-ready motion graphics faster and more efficiently.

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Daniel LevyAdvertising Creative

Advanced After Effects training worth every minute

Working through cinematic animation techniques, motion tracking, and compositing workflows made a big difference to my projects. Everything was taught in a way that could be used immediately.

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Yusuf AliCommunications Officer

Efficient and practical advanced training

The Advanced Adobe After Effects course showed me how to create complex animations, apply visual effects, and streamline my workflow. It’s ideal for designers looking to produce professional-level motion graphics.

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David PhillipsSenior Designer

Advanced After Effects skills that really make a difference

This course helped me master expressions, 3D layers, particle systems, and animation automation. It gave me confidence to take on high-level projects for clients and internal campaigns.

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Beth LewisGraphic Designer

Comprehensive After Effects training for advanced users

This course helped me step up my motion work, from animated infographics to more intricate visual effects. The focus on managing complex, multi-layer projects and improving workflows was especially useful.

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Danielle CooperVideo Editor

After Effects feels second nature now

The Advanced Adobe After Effects course taught me to work with motion tracking, particle effects, and professional compositing techniques. My animations now look polished and cinematic.

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Shirin AhmadiMarketing Consultant

Advanced Adobe After Effects training exceeded expectations

The course focused on advanced animation workflows, visual effects, and expression-driven automation. I can now create complex video projects, dynamic intros, and professional-quality animations efficiently.

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Yusuf AbdiFreelance Motion Designer

Perfect for mastering professional After Effects skills

This Advanced After Effects course covered everything from advanced keyframe techniques to motion tracking and 3D layers. I now feel confident producing high-end animations for clients and professional projects.

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Pippa MontgomeryArt Director

Advanced After Effects course elevated my skills

The Advanced Adobe After Effects training taught me how to create complex animations, use expressions, and manage multi-layered compositions. I can now produce professional-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, videos, and social media.

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Nikos PapadopoulosSenior Motion Graphics Designer

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
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
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Nokia
Pandora
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World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
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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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Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.

Master high-end motion graphics and visual effects with our Adobe After Effects Advanced Training Course. Designed for experienced users, this advanced course focuses on professional-level animation, compositing, and visual effects techniques, enabling you to create complex, polished, and industry-ready motion graphics.

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