Discover the fundamentals of motion design in this two-day Beginner After Effects course. Learn key tools for animating text, creating motion graphics, and adding visual effects. Build confidence producing professional videos for social media, web, and broadcast. Enrol now and start creating today.
Adobe After Effects Training: BeginnerThe After Effects Beginner course is a two-day training designed to introduce newcomers to the world of motion graphics, visual effects and professional video animation. Delivered in small groups at our London training centre or online, the course provides a hands-on learning environment where you can develop practical skills applicable to real-world video projects.
Throughout the course, you will explore the After Effects interface, tools, panels, and workspaces, learning how to import and organise assets such as video clips, still images, and layered files from Photoshop and Illustrator. You’ll also learn key animation concepts, including keyframes, motion paths, and layer transform properties, providing a strong foundation for creating dynamic motion graphics.
With expert guidance from Adobe Certified instructors, you’ll work on practical exercises that cover animation, text effects, masking, effects, adjustment layers, and motion tracking. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to produce visually engaging animations for social media, web, or broadcast, and you’ll have the confidence to continue developing your After Effects skills independently.
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.
Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.
Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in Adobe After Effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.
Location:London or Online
Duration:2 days
Times:10am - 4pm
Level:Beginner
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.
Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.
Learn the fundamentals of motion graphics, animation, and visual effects with our Adobe After Effects Beginner Training Course. Ideal for complete beginners, this course introduces you to After Effects through practical, hands-on training, helping you build core skills for creating professional animations, animated text, and visual effects for video, social media, and digital content.
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