In this video, we'll cover various tips and tricks for beginners to improve their Excel skills. Get a taste of some of the tricks and techniques we cover in our Excel classes with this video. We'll touch on various chart features, calculation features, shortcuts, and more.

Want to get into graphic design? In this video, you’ll learn what graphic designers do, what apps they use, how to get started, and more. See examples of design work and learn about creating a graphic design portfolio. You’ll learn what classes and certificate programs are appropriate so you can take the next step and get started in graphic design.

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During this challenging time, Noble Desktop is renewing its commitment to providing industry-leading technology and business education. Each business day that New York businesses are closed, Noble Desktop will offer a free live online seminar in topics across design, coding, business, and finance.

Register for free live-streamed classes here. 100% free: no credit card or personal information (besides an email) required.

Get a Free Introduction to Animation, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, & More

What is motion graphics? What’s the difference between Premiere Pro and After Effects? Do you need to be a good graphic designer to become a good motion graphics animator? What are the job opportunities in this field? In this free video introduction to the world of motion graphics, we will answer these questions and so much more. Get ready for a video packed with great information.

The following video includes 12 lessons, 100+ information slides, multiple screenings of professional motion graphics projects throughout, and tons of useful information.

This is a blog post about how to write blog posts and other web content. Writing for the web is different than other media such as books, brochures, magazines, etc. For the most part, what’s good for users will also be good for search engines too, but there are things you should keep in mind.

Let’s go over specific recommendations you can use to improve the writing on a website or blog.

While you may have heard the term "motion graphics" before, if you’re like the majority of people, you’re probably still trying to define what it really means. In the most basic terms, motion graphics relate to animated graphic design. More simply, bringing graphic design to life by focusing on tools like animating flat images to promote the illusion of movement.

Here’s what you need to know about motion graphics:

Learning the art of programming can do wonders for your career if done the right way. Many people want to hop on the programming train since it’s become such a high-demand skill, but many either jump too soon or learn it using the wrong methods. Many first-time programmers want to learn coding overnight and promptly dive into their programming career yet later surrender because they skipped the fundamentals of programming and lacked the necessary patience. 

The good news is that once you find the right programming course, you’ll be able to move faster and more effectively. Here’s how: 

It’s quite liberating to be your own boss. We’re talking about flexible schedules, not missing out on important events, and controlling your work environment. It’s even more exhilarating knowing that you’re spending most of your days working on something you’re truly passionate about and know it will make a difference one day. When it comes to the technology world, graphic design has long been a career choice to stimulate creativity and make a real difference. 

Here’s why learning graphic design will help you feel empowered:

Web design has become one of the most crucial components of web development dynamics. If you’ve ever thought about getting into web design, it’s probably because you’ve got a creative streak or at least want to. Web design is made up of many exciting parts, including creating your first website and establishing the right layout to attract your audience. This involves thinking outside of the box, learning how to design, and finding the right elements to develop precisely what you’ve imagined. 

If you’ve always wondered what web design is all about and what it takes, here’s a little crash course: 

"Say Whaaatt?"

That’s right—the Yellow Pages—get over it!

Well, some businesses already have; but fascinatingly enough, for many others, the mindset around their local online listings has not changed since the days of the Yellow Pages.