Learn video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and motion graphics and animation with After Effects. See how the apps work together, as well as the workflow to go from concept to fully edited video. You'll work on projects to learn the software and the creative techniques/concepts for editing videos.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.
Unit 1 18 Hours
Learn how to edit professional-quality videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. This course covers everything from importing footage to advanced editing techniques like multi-cam editing and green screen removal.
Unit 2 18 Hours
Take your video editing skills to the next level with advanced techniques in Premiere Pro. This course covers custom transitions, visual effects, action editing, and vertical video production for social media.
Unit 3 18 Hours
Learn to create professional motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. This course covers animation techniques, text effects, and file integration to help you build engaging video content.
Unit 4 18 Hours
Master advanced compositing techniques in After Effects, including keying, rotoscoping, and motion tracking. This course teaches you how to seamlessly integrate 2D and 3D elements into your video projects.
Unit 5 18 Hours
Take your motion graphics and animation skills to the next level with advanced techniques in Adobe After Effects. This course covers 3D layers, custom shape animations, expressions, and professional text effects.
Unit 6 18 Hours
Enhance your motion graphics and video editing skills while building a professional demo reel. This hands-on course covers editing principles, motion design best practices, and industry insights to help you craft compelling visual projects.
Unit 7 0 hours
Throughout this program, you will complete a capstone project to showcase in your portfolio:
See examples of video editing capstone projects from students.
Attend the Photoshop Bootcamp or the AI for Video & Motion Graphics course for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
Bonus 18 Hours
Learn how to retouch and enhance photos, create graphics, and work with layers, masks, and filters in Adobe Photoshop. This course covers essential tools and techniques for color correction, image compositing, and preparing files for web, video, and print.
Bonus 6 Hours
Learn how to integrate generative AI into your video and motion graphics projects. This course covers AI-powered asset creation, workflow development, and the legal implications of AI-generated content.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
Dan was great. Very clear and logical instructions.
The content was focused and direct, and the instructor provided lots of insight and resources.
Dan provided a ton of information. He also did a great job of addressing individual concerns/questions from the students. This was a great learning experience!
Dan is very patient and thorough, and I appreciated my time with him. He really knows the program backwards and forwards. Lots of great information laid out well, point by point. I will take more classes here.
I had an incredible experience taking the Video Editing and Motion Graphics course at Noble Desktop. The curriculum was well-structured, hands-on, and packed with real-world applications that immediately leveled up my skills. I especially appreciated the instructor’s clear teaching style, industry knowledge, and patience—they made even the most complex concepts feel approachable and engaging. I walked away not only more confident in my editing and motion graphics abilities but genuinely inspired. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to grow creatively and professionally.
I had not sat in a classroom since 1982 prior to joining Jerron Smith's Adobe After Effects Bootcamp last week. I enjoyed every moment of the 3 days I spent at Noble. The program is exciting, and the instruction (both printed and as delivered by the very entertaining and enthusiastic Mr. Smith) could not have been better. Made me wish I had discovered Noble when I was a younger man. Loved it, thanks.
Jerron was fantastic! Super clear when teaching and showing examples. I was remote and still felt heard and helped. Great for beginners, but it picks up the pace quickly, so it is always interesting and fun.
Jerron is a great instructor.
The class content was exactly what I needed: basic Premiere Pro. I don't plan on becoming a master editor. I needed this for your basic corporate video editing for work, and I felt like this covered exactly what I needed, and a bit beyond.
Jerron was very upbeat and professional. I really enjoyed taking this course and learned a lot. I'm excited to use what I learned in my professional career.
Amazing experience, I learned so much!
This is a terrific, intensive introduction to Photoshop. The course instructor is responsive, and you can hold onto recordings of the class for 90 days to review your problem areas until your heart's content.
Eugenio is an outstanding instructor.
Jerron loves what he does. He is an excellent fit to teach both Zoom and in-person classes.
Jerron is a cool guy and knows his stuff. I liked the demo and the "do" aspect of the classes. It was also fun to work on projects.
Jerron is knowledgeable and gave very useful information. The class content was also very interesting. I like to think it does exactly what it says it will, which is give well-rounded info.
Jerron provides not only the technical details for becoming a successful editor but also explains things with real-world examples. His philosophy is a creative, pragmatic mindset that allows the student to be well prepared to create a visual story.
Amazing course! Definitely recommend
My instructor was informative and supportive. He provided insightful, constructive criticism. He would then demonstrate on screen how to improve projects both technically and creatively.
Great class for advancing Premiere Pro users.
Great starter class for Premiere Pro.
The materials were great, and I liked the opportunity to practice in class.
Jordon is a great teacher, and I learned so much in the Advanced Premiere Pro class! He's very supportive, patient, and creative.
The teacher was kind and hard-working. Space is nice, and it is nice they had snacks. I really like that we can take the classes again for free.
The instructor was very helpful, but more importantly, clear and concise! His knowledge and skillset make it easy for a beginner to learn how to navigate Premiere Pro—many thanks.
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Attend this certificate program in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Our instructors are veterans of their field and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 126 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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This program includes several detailed workbooks, available in print or ebook at no additional cost.
Our proprietary workbooks are designed by a team of industry experts and instructional designers, and are updated regularly for the latest features and trends. Learn by completing a variety of real-world projects, and apply your newly-learned skills right away.
We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Here are some projects students created for their portfolios as part of this program.
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
We cover the tools and techniques you need to succeed.
What makes a good edit? Cut on action, match the shot, change your level, these are some of the concepts you will learn so you can craft cool, engaging projects.
How do you craft a good motion design project? Point, line, rhythm, balance, and timing, are some of the principles that can make or break a good animation.
Demo reels are how video editors show their skills and get hired. Cut a short promo video that combines your best work with a hot music track for potential clients or employers.
Demo Reels are how motion graphics artists show their skills and get hired. Combine short clips of your best work together into a quick promo piece for potential clients or employers.
A video editing app that lets you import videos, remove unwanted parts, order the various clips, add music/voice over/sounds, overlay graphics, and export a final video for social media, web, TV, or movies.
A powerful app for creating animations and video post-production. Build animations, add special effects, animate titles, create stand-alone videos, and much more for social media, web, TV, or movies.
Designers and photographers can build a portfolio website with ease using Adobe Portfolio (free with your Adobe Creative Cloud membership).
Timeline editing lets you assemble different video, audio and image clips together into one sequence to create your final project.
The Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate is for those seeking to learn industry-standard tools and editing skills for creating professional-grade videos and motion graphics/animations. This program is best suited for:
In addition to 126 hours of interactive training, you will receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf).
Noble’s typical class ranges from 8–12 students, but we accept up to 20 students.
We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule.
When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. If you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. Please keep the following in mind when scheduling:
That’s OK! But we do suggest that you take both the Photoshop in a Day and Illustrator in a Day courses before taking the courses in the Motion Graphics Certificate. The Photoshop and Illustrator in a Day courses are designed to get you comfortable with all the basics of both apps, in a short amount of time, and together provide a great foundation for the Motion Graphics Certificate.
You must be comfortable using a computer.
After Effects and Premiere pro will both run on either Mac or PC.
Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Premiere Pro and After Effects
Yes, students enrolled in this course will receive 4 months of access to Adobe Creative Cloud software. After registering, please email hello@nobledesktop.com for instructions.
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or a 12-month financing plan through Climb Credit (no interest or financing fees).
Learn more in the Tuition section above.
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
You have some options:
Attend the Photoshop Bootcamp or the AI for Video & Motion Graphics course for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
