Top Bootcamp Programs That Include After Effects
Learn After Effects as part of a comprehensive program or bootcamp. These programs teach a variety of skills including After Effects and are typically geared towards preparing you for a new career.
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Noble Desktop Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate
Learn video editing, motion graphics (animation and video effects), and audio editing. Master Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Then showcase what you've learned by creating video editing and motion graphics demo reels. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice, interview prep, and resume advising from an industry expert.
- $4,995
- 126 Hours
- Weekdays or Evenings
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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Noble Desktop Motion Graphics Certificate
In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to get started in the field of motion graphics and video editing. Students will learn how to work with two industry-standard apps: Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will also be introduced to the principles of motion graphics as well as the best practices to go from concept to completion. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a motion designer or video editor and walk away with a video demo reel or portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.
- $3,495
- 102 Hours
- Weekdays or Evenings
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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NextGen Bootcamp Python Data Science & Machine Learning Summer Program Online
This live online summer course introduces high school and college students to Python programming and fundamnental data science concepts. After the participants learn some Python basics, they start learning more advanced material, including the use of platforms like Matplotlib, Pandas, and scikit-learn. This course gives attendees a head start on how to clean and visualize data with Python, making it an appropriate first step for those interested in a career in data science or data analytics.
- $1,999
- 45 Hours
- Weekdays
- Beginner
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NextGen Bootcamp Video Editing & Animation Summer Program
This comprehensive summer program provides training in video editing with Premiere Pro and animation with After Effects. Students will get hands-on throughout a series of class projects where they'll learn how to import and organize media, create eye-catching title sequences, color-correct video, add audio, and many other skills.
- $1,999
- 42 Hours
- Weekdays
- Beginner
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NextGen Bootcamp Video Editing & Animation Summer Program Online
This comprehensive live online summer program provides training in video editing with Premiere Pro and animation with After Effects. Students will get hands-on throughout a series of class projects where they'll learn how to import and organize media, create eye-catching title sequences, color-correct video, add audio, and many other skills.
- $1,999
- 42 Hours
- Weekdays
- Beginner
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Live Online After Effects Courses by School
Here are some of the top Live Online schools offering After Effects training, including Èspero (6 courses), Noble Desktop (4 courses), and Academy Class (4 courses).
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Noble Desktop
Founded in 1990, Noble Desktop offers part-time and full-immersion courses on anything you can think of from design and coding to business. Located in New York City and providing courses both online and in-person, Noble Desktop prides itself on accommodating dynamic courses and bootcamps with hands-on learning, time-tested curriculums, and education from top industry experts.
Noble Desktop’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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After Effects Bootcamp
- 18 Hours
- $975
In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Adobe After Effects so they can start creating incredible motion graphics and visual effects right away. Attendees will learn to animate graphics, text, and photos. Students will learn to import designs (created in Photoshop and Illustrator) into After Effects, animate those designs, work with a timeline, keyframes, basic and custom easing (including the graph editor), and export the final animation as a video or animated GIF. Students will also learn to work with null objects, hold keyframes, start working with 3D objects, use video footage to create a movie title sequence, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.
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Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate
- 126 Hours
- $4,995
Learn video editing, motion graphics (animation and video effects), and audio editing. Master Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Then showcase what you've learned by creating video editing and motion graphics demo reels. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice, interview prep, and resume advising from an industry expert.
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After Effects in a Day
- 6 Hours
- $425
In this 6-hour class, participants will get started with the basics of Adobe After Effects for creating animations and motion graphics. Attendees will learn to animate graphics and text. Students will import designs (created in Photoshop and Illustrator) into After Effects, animate them, work with a timeline, keyframes, basic easing, and discover how to export the final animation as a video or animated GIF, plus much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.
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After Effects Advanced Bootcamp
- 18 Hours
- $975
In this 18-hour class, participants will take their After Effects skills to the next level. Students will integrate video footage with graphics using masks, learn green screen removal, create lower third graphics, sync animation to audio, and more. Attendees will create a simple character animation, rotoscope live-action, and use scripts to automate tasks. Students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects to cement their understanding of the tools and key concepts covered in this course. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.
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Ledet Training
Ledet Training offers graphics and mobile training courses on-site across the U.S. including Washington, Denver, Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale.
Ledet’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials
- 3 Days
- $1,299
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth overview of Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to develop dynamic visual assets with professional quality motion graphics and visual effects. They will learn how to enhance video, eLearning and other types of projects, utilizing best design practices.
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Adobe After Effects 201 - After Effects Advanced
- 3 Days
- $1,299
Create video effects and motion graphics that enhance real-world projects and presentations in this three-day intermediate Adobe After Effects course. Participants who are familiar with After Effects and Photoshop basics usually do well in this course. Core concepts include 3D kinetic typography, expressions, audio linking, infographic techniques, and special effects. Specific topics include color correction, workflow management, animation and shapes, 3D capabilities, camera control, particle generation, and advanced effects.
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Lumenbrite
Lumenbrite offers interactive and hands-on digital design training including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Creative Cloud, Dreamweaver, and Animate. Lumenbrite has nationwide authorized Adobe training centers where students can utilize facilities for their training needs.
Lumenbrite’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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After Effects Training: Bootcamp
- 5 Days
- $1,995
In this comprehensive 5-day After Effects course, students will learn beginner to advanced techniques in Adobe After Effects, including video blending, advanced text effects, keying effects, track mattes, as well as motion and mask tracking. You will then go on to learn the techniques of nesting and precomposing. More advanced techniques will be covered, such as footage keying in Mocha AE will be covered, as well as editing masks, time effects, and basic expression tools. Other topics included will be Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Motion Tracking, Cinemagraphs, and Planar Tracking. Students will receive an Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate upon completion.
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After Effects Training: Essential Skills 1
- 3 Days
- $1,295
This 3-day introductory course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects, including working with Photoshop and Illustrator as well as other file types. Students will then progress to learning more comprehensive subjects, from motion tracking to precomping, nesting, and video blending. Advanced text effects, as well as keying and track mattes, will be covered as well. General subjects covered will involve learning Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Motion Tracking, and Cinemagraphs, allowing students to grasp the fundamentals of design and animation necessary for After Effects work.
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After Effects Training: Essential Skills 2
- 2 Days
- $995
In this 2-day intermediate After Effects course, students will learn the fundamentals of expression tools, time effects, particle effects, and energy effects. Students will also learn advanced mask tracking within After Effects and Mocha AE as well as video compositing. Lumetri Color will be covered. Lastly, an optional course on 3D techniques within After Effects and Cinema 4D Lite will be offered. An Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate will be given to those who complete the course.
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Future Media Concepts
Future Media Concepts provides accessible education for content creators and IT professionals. They offer both on-site and online classes in digital video, graphics, Adobe, 3D animation and design, and web development. FMC has several locations around the globe including Dubai, Toronto, and the U.S.
Future Media Concepts’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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Introduction to Adobe After Effects CC
- 3 Days
- $1,495
This beginner After Effects course is geared towards individuals with Photoshop experience looking to create graphics that come alive. Students will learn to create motion graphics, create basic animations, animate text, work with masks, use puppet tools, and more with After Effects.
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Intermediate Adobe After Effects CC
- 2 Days
- $1,195
This intermediate After Effects course will teach students the next level of After Effects' features and functionality for motion graphics. Students will learn about parenting, other effects, tracking, expressions, color correction, layers, and more in this intermediate course.
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Advanced Adobe After Effects CC
- 2 Days
- $1,195
The Advanced After Effects course from FMC is meant to teach individuals the more advanced features of After Effects. Topics include 3D features, working with Cinema 4D, particles, simulation, effects, and more to use the After Effect with a high level of proficiency.
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Certstaffix Training
Certstaffix offers live online classes and group training onsite for corporate entities all over the U.S. They provide courses in End-user/Desktop, IT Pro Skills, Online Marketing, Business Skills, and Programming/Development.
Certstaffix’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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Adobe After Effects CC (2020)
- 3 Days
- $1,330
This is a 3-day course that gives students foundational skills in Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to animate text and images, create motion graphics, and develop 3D content. Students will also have an opportunity to practice working with masks, adding lens flares, using puppet tools, and employing advanced editing techniques.
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NextGen Bootcamp
NextGen Bootcamp, a subsidiary of Noble Desktop, is a computer science education company dedicated to providing middle and high school students with a state-of-the-art education in coding and digital design. Its courses are available live online or in-person in New York and New Jersey. NextGen's programs include hands-on, immersive summer camps as well as both in-school and after-school courses that are customized to meet student needs.
NextGen’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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Animation with After Effects Summer Program
- 24 Hours
- $1,499
Find out how to create your own animations in this hands-on, project-based summer class. You'll learn Adobe After Effects, from basic knowledge like how to navigate the interface to advanced skills like motion tracking and 3D layer animation.
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Animation with After Effects Summer Program Online
- 24 Hours
- $1,499
Find out how to create your own animations in this live online summer class. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will learn Adobe After Effects, from basic knowledge like how to navigate the interface to advanced skills like motion tracking and 3D layer animation.
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headTrix, Inc.
headTrix is a computer training and consulting company online offering web design, desktop publishing, interactive media, eLearning, video editing, motion graphics, and social media classes.
headTrix’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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After Effects Level 1
- 2 Days
- $795
In this 2-day introduction to After Effects, students will start leverage After Effects to create visual and audio effects. Students will begin working in the tool and producing projects in After Effects. This course will cover layers, keyframes, text, effect, 3D capabilities, and more with hands-on learning. This program can be taken online, in-person, or through private lessons.
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After Effects Level 2
- 2 Days
- $795
In this 2-day advanced After Effects course, students will gain access to more advanced skills for creating dynamic multimedia content and motion graphics. This course builds on the introductory After Effects course by providing you with additional skills, tips, and tricks to improve your efficiency and creativity with the tool. This program can be taken online, in-person, or through private lessons.
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After Effects Bootcamp
- 4 Days
- $1,295
This immersive After Effects program offers extensive training for individuals looking to create motion graphics. This course is open to beginners and covers beginner through advanced topics in After Effects. Students will get comfortable in the tool and start working on projects with layers, keyframes, text, effects, and more. This program can be taken online, in-person, or through private lessons.
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Incas Training
With classes held throughout Germany as well as live online, Incas Training helps to make vocational training accessible. Students can study Microsoft Office and Adobe programs, prepare for cybersecurity certification exams, and develop skills for programming, data science, web development, and project management.
Incas Training’s Top Live Online After Effects Courses
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Adobe After Effects Basics
- 2 Days
- $840
This course offers students an introduction to Adobe After Effects and its features for composition and animation. Students will learn how to use the program for keying and painting, 3D animation, and visual effects integration.
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Advanced Adobe After Effects
- 3 Days
- $1,340
Designed for students with a basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects, this class shows students how to use the program for more complex compositing and editing projects. Students receive hands-on experience with After Effects to learn how to use chromakey, how to nest compositions, and how to integrate camera rigs, light, and shadow.
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Adobe After Effects Compact
- 3 Days
- $2,180
This accelerated course introduces students to the basic functionalities of Adobe’s After Effects film editing software then builds upon those lessons to give students a training in the program’s advanced functions. This course offers hands-on training in basic After Effects features such as tracking and rendering images. Later lessons teach how to use advanced tools, such as immersive video and 4D integration.
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Live Online
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Corporate & Onsite Training
Upskill or reskill your workforce with our industry-leading corporate and onsite After Effects training programs. Conduct the training onsite at your location or live online from anywhere. You can also purchase vouchers for our public enrollment After Effects courses.
Which Live Online After Effects Class is Right for Me?
You have several options when it comes to learning After Effects, so we’ve chosen 51 of the best Live Online courses from the top 22 training providers to help you make your decision. But even so, with the variety of considerations including cost, duration, course format, starting level, and more, choosing the perfect course still isn’t that easy.
Here are the key questions you should ask yourself before enrolling in an After Effects course. We hope you’ll find the best option based on your learning preferences and goals.
What level should I start at?
Enrolling in the right skill level is pivotal. Skipping over prerequisites can leave you confused, while choosing a course too easy will waste your time and tuition dollars.
Beginner Courses
If you’re new to After Effects, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 24 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $220 to $4,995. The top options open to beginners include:
- Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
- Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials @ Ledet Training ($1,299 | 3 Days)
- After Effects Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours)
- After Effects in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($425 | 6 Hours)
- After Effects Training: Bootcamp @ Lumenbrite ($1,995 | 5 Days)
Note that beginner courses still typically assume basic proficiency with computers.
Intermediate & Advanced Courses
Already comfortable with the basics of After Effects and feel ready to move to an intermediate or advanced class? Consider the following courses which all require some prerequisite knowledge:
- Introduction to Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days)
Prerequisite: Participants should have experience working in Photoshop - Intermediate Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
- Advanced Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
- After Effects Advanced Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours)
- After Effects Training: Essential Skills 2 @ Lumenbrite ($995 | 2 Days)
Prerequisite: After Effects Training: Essential Skills I
How does live online After Effects training work?
Live Online training is synchronous training where participants and the instructor attend remotely. Participants learn and interact with the instructor in real-time and can ask questions and receive feedback throughout the course. Instructors can remote into students’ computers (with prior permission) to assist with class exercises and any technical issues. The courses are hands-on and interactive like in-person training.
You can attend the course from your own home or office. This option works best for those without easy access to a nearby facility, and it has become increasingly popular during COVID-19.
If you attend a virtual training from your home or office, you’ll need a computer with strong internet access and any relevant software installed prior to the course. Most schools provide setup instructions before the course, and some will provide direct assistance.
The instruction takes place via a teleconferencing software like Zoom, Webex, or GoToMeeting, and some schools have their own learning portals.
When are After Effects classes available?
It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For live online After Effects training, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday and evening courses.
Courses with multiple scheduling options include:
- After Effects Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
- After Effects Advanced Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
- After Effects in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($425 | 6 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
- Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($4,995 | 126 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
Courses available weekdays only include:
- Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
- Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials @ Ledet Training ($1,299 | 3 Days)
- Introduction to Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days)
- Intermediate Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
- Advanced Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
Due to changing schedules and uncertainty during COVID-19, we recommend that prospective students confirm course availability directly with the school.
What type of learner am I?
When learning After Effects, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning After Effects comprehensively, getting started, adding to existing skills, obtaining an official certification from Adobe, or embarking on a new career path.
To find the perfect fit for you, it’s important to determine what your training goals are. Here is a breakdown of the variety of courses and learners.
Comprehensive Learner
For those who are committed to comprehensively understand After Effects and ready to spend 6 hours to 5 days to master After Effects, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $425 to $2,338, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.
- After Effects in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($425 | 6 Hours)
- After Effects Training: Bootcamp @ Lumenbrite ($1,995 | 5 Days)
- Adobe After Effects Compact @ Incas Training ($2,180 | 3 Days)
Committed to Getting Started
If you know you need to get started in After Effects but you’re not quite committed to learning it comprehensively, these courses will get you started with hands-on skills you can use right away. Many schools offer the ability to continue learning with intermediate-to-advanced courses, and some offer package discounts. All these courses are open to beginners.
- Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days).
- Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials @ Ledet Training ($1,299 | 3 Days).
- Introduction to Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days).
- After Effects Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours).
- After Effects Training: Essential Skills 1 @ Lumenbrite ($1,295 | 3 Days).
- Adobe After Effects for Beginners Class – Level 1 @ Digital Workshop Center ($1,325 | 14 Hours).
Skill-Advancer
For those with some familiarity with After Effects looking to advance or add to their skills, these courses provide those with experience the perfect opportunity to skill-up. All these courses require prerequisite knowledge, and we’ve included a brief note for many of them, but you should check with the school for more details on the entry requirements.
- Intermediate Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
- Advanced Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
- After Effects Advanced Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours).
- After Effects Training: Essential Skills 2 @ Lumenbrite ($995 | 2 Days).
Prereq note: After Effects Training: Essential Skills I - Adobe After Effects 201 - After Effects Advanced @ Ledet Training ($1,299 | 3 Days).
- After Effects Level 2 @ headTrix, Inc. ($795 | 2 Days).
Prereq note: After Effects Level 1
Resume & Skill Builder
With After Effects, you have the opportunity to attend a course that teaches you both the skills to master After Effects and provide you with an official certification from Adobe to showcase your knowledge and build your resume. These courses all prepare attendees for a certification. Some include the exam itself (and perhaps proctoring too), but most do not. Check directly with the school to see what exactly is included with your tuition.
- After Effects course for marketing and communication @ Èspero ($890 | 24 Hours).
Prereq note: Basic knowledge of Photoshop or similar - After Effects Basic Course @ Èspero ($480 | 16 Hours).
Prereq note: Basic knowledge of video editing and Photoshop or similar - After Effects Intermediate Course @ Èspero (2 Days).
Prereq note: Basic knowledge of After Effects - Advanced After Effects Course @ Èspero (2 Days).
Prereq note: Intermediate knowledge of After Effects - After Effects CC @ PC Academy ($700 | 40 Hours).
- After Effects: Intermediate @ Academy Class ($497 | 2 Days).
Prereq note: Basic knowledge of After Effects
Career Changer
You’re not only committed to learning After Effects comprehensively, but you’re hoping and ready to break into a new career. While securing a new career is not guaranteed, these courses provide in-depth training in After Effects. Many offer job support and some offer a money-back guarantee. Job support typically includes resume writing, help with job applications, portfolio building, and career counseling, but the services vary by provider.
Applications are typically required and many also require remote prework to build essential concepts before the more intensive “live” training. And due to the steep prices (some courses as high as $4,995) many programs provide financing options. See financing notes below but always be sure to confirm with the school and read the terms and conditions. Not all applicants are admitted and approved for financing.
Here is one “career-changer” program. All the programs include career services (see the provider’s website for details on what is included).
- Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($4,995 | 126 Hours).
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions). Financing is also available: Students can finance their tuition with installment plans, or no-interest student loans via Climb Credit. See terms and conditions.
Will learning After Effects help me get a job?
After Effects is an in-demand Adobe application that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing After Effects as a skill and the average national salaries according to Indeed as of August 2020.
- 3D Animator: $64K / year, average national salary
- 2D Animator: $53K / year, average national salary
- Video Manager: $51K / year, average national salary
- Video Editor: $48K / year, average national salary
See the careers section for more information about the top related careers and salaries, and visit the career pages for detail on skill requirements, day-to-day work, compensation, tips, and more.
What are the benefits & downsides of live online After Effects classes?
Some benefits of live online After Effects training include:
- Flexibility to attend from anywhere and eliminate long commutes
- Ability to ask questions and interact with After Effects experts in real-time
- Instructor’s ability to remote access your screen to troubleshoot any issues
- More frequent scheduling options and lower prices on average than in-person training
- Hands-on practical training like in-person courses
While there are several benefits to live online training, there are a few important things to consider. You should make sure you have a quiet workplace with strong internet access. Additionally, you should have the necessary applications installed prior to class and your computer should meet any system requirements. To ensure a seamless learning experience, some schools provide remote setup support and Zoom tutorials upon request prior to the course.
How much does Live Online After Effects training cost?
Pricing for After Effects training varies by school, duration, method of delivery, and several other factors.
For live online training, prices range from $19/hour to $207/hr.
See the After Effects pricing analysis section to compare course fees.
For After Effects corporate and on-site training, contact us at (212) 226-4149 or hello@nobledesktop.com to receive a quote and free consultation. We can customize the curriculum to meet the needs of your team.
After Effects Training Pricing Analysis
See the tuition comparison below to compare After Effects courses by cost per training hour.* For private tutoring or corporate training (onsite or virtual), contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com for a quote.
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After Effects CC @ PC Academy
$19/hr $751 40 hours -
After Effects Basic Course @ Èspero
$32/hr $515 16 hours -
Introduction to Adobe After Effects @ Platform Training
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After Effects: Zero to HERO @ Academy Class
$34/hr $1,101 32.5 hours -
After Effects: Beginner @ Academy Class
$38/hr $733 19.5 hours
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Disclaimer & Notes: Hourly rates are estimates only. Courses are not available on an hourly basis. Several other factors that contribute to pricing (such as job support and free retakes) are not factored into pricing per hour. 1 day is estimated to have 6.5 hours of training; 1 week is estimated at 35 hours; and 1 month is estimated at 150 hours. Actual hours will vary by school. Course pricing is subject to change without notice, certain discounts may not be included, and pricing may vary by location.
Learn More About Live Online After Effects Training
Adobe After Effects is one of the most widely used digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application development programs used extensively in the post-production process of filmmaking. After Effects has long been the industry standard for visual effects and motion graphics software in part because of the ease with which it integrates with other apps and services, like Premiere Pro and Adobe Animate. If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, learning After Effects can help you understand the key components required to bring footage to life. But After Effects isn’t only for filmmakers, since many businesses rely on video for marketing, content creation, building brand identity, and more.
After Effects Career Opportunities
After Effects is the cornerstone of many video design and video editing career choices, but there are many other supplementary skills video designers need to know as well. Knowing this, it's important to understand which career path is right for you in order to make sure After Effects is the right tool for your toolbelt and to have an idea of other helpful programs and tools. Learn more about the careers and salaries you can achieve by learning After Effects.
The demand for individuals with After Effects knowledge is strong and knowing this software can lead to many fulfilling career opportunities, including Motion Graphics Designer, 2D Animator, 3D Animator, Video Manager, Video Editor, and more. Some careers, like Video Designers and Video Manager, also require knowledge of video production, scripting, storyboarding, and more in order to ensure all elements of a polished video are accounted for. For those jobs, you’ll need to have some subject-specific training and understand many key video concepts and terms.
Virtual After Effects Classes from Noble Desktop
With live online After Effects training, you can learn this widely used visual effects and motion graphics software from anywhere. You’ll interact with the instructors in real-time and work on a variety of hands-on projects. The cohort style of live online training also helps students to stay engaged and on track to complete the course. Once you have a firm understanding of After Effects, you’ll be able to start developing an impressive range of video projects, anything from stand-alone videos, animations, special effects, animated titles, and much more.
Several schools including Noble Desktop, the provider of this tool, offer live, interactive After Effects courses to help you meet your goals. Noble offers a beginner-friendly After Effects Level 1 course taught by experienced professionals that covers a nice introduction to After Effects concepts, as well as After Effects in a Day for those looking for a quick introduction. If you are already familiar with After Effects but want to learn some intermediate concepts, Noble offers an After Effects Level 2 course, covering topics like text animations and create transitions between multiple layouts.
If you’re looking to break into a career in video editing and motion graphics, check out the Motion Graphics Certificate, which covers a plethora of introductory to intermediate video editing and motion graphics concepts, including how to use After Effects for post-production. The Motion Graphics Certificate goes beyond just After Effects to teach students the basics of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, creating audio and video transitions, combining graphic elements with photos and videos, and more. This certificate is broken into four 18-hour units, so it is manageable and accommodating for those with busy schedules. For more details, check out the FAQ.
Other Virtual After Effects Classes
Other schools, including American Graphics Institute, Training Connection, Lumenbrite, Ledet Training, and Future Media Concepts offer a variety of courses and bootcamps. Much like Noble Desktop, these schools offer their courses both in-person and online and are taught by industry experts. These other schools also offer short subject-specific courses as well as longer-form bootcamps, to best meet the needs of students.
For example, Future Media Concepts offers a 3-day Introduction to After Effects course that will help students new to After Effects learn the interface and some helpful tools available to them. If you already know the basics of After Effects, you can also take Future Media’s 2-day Intermediate After Effects course, which will teach students some more intermediate to advanced video and audio editing functions.
Since After Effects is such a versatile program, you’ll want to be sure that you choose a course that meets your goals, whether you’re aiming to advance in your career or trying to learn the basics for your first video-related job. So when choosing a live online After Effects course, you’ll want to focus on the industry focus and the course duration.
Remote After Effects Corporate Training
Bringing After Effects skills into your workplace can help your business produce eye-catching designs and videos. For companies looking to train their employees, virtual training is available. You can send participants to regularly scheduled group classes held virtually or schedule a private session for your team. Noble can conduct the training for beginner to advanced users, and customize the lesson plan to fit the needs of your team. For more information about corporate training, please email Noble Desktop at hello@nobledesktop.com.
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