This class is not currently available. Our Motion Graphics Certificate covers animation with After Effects.
The web is coming alive, with animations, subtle movements, and videos becoming an ever-growing part of modern web design. In this Web Animation Certificate Program, you’ll learn the essential animation techniques to make your web designs stand out.
This certificate program is composed of three courses: HTML5 Animation with GreenSock, Photoshop Animated GIFs, and After Effects CC Level 1.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.
Unit 1 12 Hours
Discover how to create captivating animations for your interactive projects with the GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP). This course explores basic tweening, sequencing, controlling tweens, and utilizing GSAP plugins for enhanced performance and advanced features.
Unit 2 6 Hours
Learn how to create and optimize animated GIFs in Photoshop, including creating simple animations, using tweening, reducing file size, creating complex animations, using video in GIFs, and embedding animations in smart objects. This course is designed for individuals with prior experience using Photoshop.
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.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
I haven't used After Effects for 20 years. Definitely worth it. So many useful tools.
I really liked it, it was easy to follow even when certain areas got more difficult. I enjoyed that it didn't feel like a lecture because we could ask for help and multiple students at times never felt too embarrassed to question things out loud.
I'd highly recommend this class to anyone looking to take an intro to After Effects class.
I came in knowing the basics of After Effects from YouTube, but quickly realized I'd skipped the foundations. Michael's class filled those gaps and gave me real-world resources I can actually use. The structured environment beats teaching yourself online, a great investment! :)
It is a very good course. I didn't realize how rusty I am, so I need to practice a lot. Overall, lovely office and space to learn.
The content was comprehensive and well-organized. Jerron Smith’s Adobe After Effects Bootcamp was logically structured, making complex topics easier to follow and digest. Furthermore, the practical insights provided a good transition to real-world applications, and Jerron’s patient teaching style was instrumental in helping the class master difficult concepts.
The content was comprehensive and well-organized. The class was logically structured, making challenging topics easier to follow and digest throughout the course, while the practical insights provided a good transition to real-world applications.
Challenging but exciting, thanks!
Gerry was very well-versed in the material and took his time to make sure all students understood the project. He was open to questions and genuinely seemed excited to teach a beginner's course. This was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this course to other folks.
I never imagined I could complete an 18-hour After Effects course and genuinely enjoy the process. Not once did I feel lost (thank you, Jerron, for answering all my questions and being so clear). By the end, I had learned more than I would have in months of self-study. Without a doubt, it was money well spent.
Jerron’s knowledge and charisma truly elevated the course, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a quality instructor!
Jerron was excellent!!
A very demanding program, so you have to pay attention fully, but I like the challenge and my instructor.
Jerron Smith is a great instructor with a great sense of humor; he's approachable, incredibly knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond in his teaching by not only getting you from point A to point B, but also helping you understand why you're going there.
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.
Amazing experience, I learned so much!
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. I did not feel rushed in the class at all. He explained things very slowly, which is something I appreciate because it's a very complex program. He took a lot of time to help me out when I was stuck. Also, the textbook is extremely helpful! I find it hard to take notes during these classes because I'm often looking at the screen. So, having a step-by-step guide I could follow is great.
Having no prior knowledge of After Effects, I found this class to be very approachable and a great first step into learning this program. The instructor went beyond the workbook by using simple on-screen demonstrations to help students understand the basic mechanics of After Effects.
Jerron did a great job. I was very intimidated by After Effects and teaching it to my high school students prior to this class, but I feel like I now have a good understanding of it in order to explain it.
I loved that the instructor really took the time to address any issue/question that any of us had throughout the course. He didn't just want to check and complete the exercises in the book, but instead, he really tried to make us understand as much as possible of a pretty complex program like After Effects in a very short amount of time.
This After Effects Bootcamp was perfect! As someone who has a basic understanding of keyframes and timelines, it was perfect for learning more sophisticated skills. Highly recommend!
I learned so much in a relatively short amount of time, and can't wait to put my new After Effects skills to use!
Great experience overall. Jerron is an amazing instructor: knowledgeable, approachable and conducts classes in a clear and concise manner. 5/5! I was lucky to be in a small class, as I could ask Jerron further questions without holding up the other participants. I feel I will be back with Noble Desktop in the near future once I go away and digest After Effects further.
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Attend this certificate program in-person in NYC or live online. 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 185 Madison Ave, 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 industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
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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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.
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Students are not required to complete any work outside of class. However, students are encouraged to practice the skills learned in class and develop a portfolio of work.
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 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. The courses can be taken in any order.
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
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This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
