Motion Graphics Classes Live Online

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 Motion Graphics, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 81 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $221 to $5,956. The top options open to beginners include:

• Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
• Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
• Adobe Animate CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
• Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials @ Ledet Training ($1,299 | 3 Days)
• Introduction to Premiere Pro CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days)

Note that beginner courses still typically assume basic proficiency with computers.

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of Motion Graphics and feel ready to move to an intermediate or advanced class? Consider the following courses which all require some prerequisite knowledge:

• Premiere Pro CC Advanced @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
  
• 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)
  

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.

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For live online Motion Graphics training, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday and evening courses.

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

• Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($3,495 | 102 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• Video Editing Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($2,995 | 78 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($4,995 | 126 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• 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

Courses available weekdays only include:

• Adobe Video 501 - Adobe Video Professional Bootcamp @ Ledet Training ($2,199 | 5 Days)
• Adobe Video Production Premium Bootcamp @ Ledet Training (10 Days)
• Video Editing & Animation Summer Program @ NextGen Bootcamp ($1,999 | 42 Hours)
• Video Editing & Animation Summer Program Online @ NextGen Bootcamp ($1,999 | 42 Hours)
• Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)

Due to changing schedules and uncertainty during COVID-19, we recommend that prospective students confirm course availability directly with the school.

With Motion Graphics encompassing so many verticals and subtopics, it could be challenging to find what you’re looking for. We’ll help you break down the subcategories and related topics (see the Motion Graphics topics section) to focus directly on one of the subcategories.

When learning Motion Graphics, you can attend a course or program that dives comprehensively into Motion Graphics, provides a brief introduction into Motion Graphics, or focuses on a particular topic, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, or Cinema 4D.

Comprehensive Motion Graphics Classes

If you’re committed to learning Motion Graphics comprehensively, we’ve found one course that can help you achieve that goal.

• Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop
  This course takes place over 102 Hours.

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within Motion Graphics

Within Motion Graphics, you can focus your learning on a specific topic, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and Video Editing. Each one of these topics will directly enhance, supplement, or support your learning in Motion Graphics. To see how each topic relates to Motion Graphics and to focus your learning on any subcategory, see the subtopics section above.

For a quick overview, here are some popular classes:

• Learn After Effects with Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training.
  The course costs $1,330.
• Learn Premiere Pro with Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training.
  The course costs $1,330.
• Learn Cinema 4D with Fundamentals of Cinema 4D @ Future Media Concepts.
  The course costs $1,895.
• Learn Adobe Animate with Adobe Animate CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training.
  The course costs $1,330.
• Learn Video Editing with Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop.
  The course costs $3,495.

When learning Motion Graphics, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning Motion Graphics comprehensively, gaining a broad introduction to Motion Graphics, 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 Motion Graphics and ready to spend 6 hours to 10 days to master Motion Graphics, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $425 to $3,495, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

• Motion Graphics Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($3,495 | 102 Hours)
• Adobe Video 501 - Adobe Video Professional Bootcamp @ Ledet Training ($2,199 | 5 Days)
• Adobe Video Production Premium Bootcamp @ Ledet Training (10 Days)
• Video Specialist Course with Adobe - Continuing Education @ Èspero ($1,450 | 40 Hours)
• Video editing course for marketing and communication with Premiere - Continuing Education @ Èspero ($1,250 | 32 Hours)
• After Effects in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($425 | 6 Hours)

Explorer

Learning Motion Graphics comprehensively can be a large financial and time commitment. If you’re not committed quite yet, or just want to learn about the field or subject, these courses can give you a high-level overview to help inform larger decisions. Note that most of these courses tend to be broader and less hands-on.

• Adobe Animate Courses: Essentials @ City Desktop Training ($540 | 1 Day).

Committed to Getting Started

If you know you need to get started in Motion Graphics 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 Premiere Pro CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days).
• Introduction to Adobe After Effects CC @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days).
• Animate CC Fundamentals @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
• Fundamentals of Cinema 4D @ Future Media Concepts ($1,895 | 3 Days).

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with Motion Graphics 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.

• Premiere Pro CC Advanced @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 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).
  
• 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
• Premiere Pro Training: Essential Skills 2 @ Lumenbrite ($995 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Premiere Pro Training: Essential Skills I

Resume & Skill Builder

With Motion Graphics, you have the opportunity to attend a course that teaches you both the skills to master Motion Graphics 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.

• Premiere Pro - Introduction and Advanced @ Ellipse Formation ($1,750 | 5 Days).
  
• Premiere Pro and After Effects - Editing, Special Effects, and Animation @ Ellipse Formation ($1,750 | 5 Days).
  
• After Effects & Motion Design @ Ellipse Formation ($1,750 | 5 Days).
  
• Video Specialist Course with Adobe @ Èspero ($1,450 | 40 Hours).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of Photoshop or similar
• Video editing course for marketing and communication with Premiere @ Èspero ($890 | 24 Hours).
  
• Premiere Pro Basic Course @ Èspero ($480 | 16 Hours).
  

Career Changer

You’re not only committed to learning Motion Graphics 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 Motion Graphics. 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 $5,956) 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 are several “career-changer” programs. All the programs include career services (see the provider’s website for details on what is included).

• Video Design Certificate @ Digital Workshop Center ($5,956 | 137 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Video Editing Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($2,995 | 78 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.
• 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.
• Video Editing, Motion Graphics, and Postproduction Course @ Centro de Estudios de Innovación ($1,850 | 180 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Video Editing Master @ PC Academy ($1,400 | 72 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Adobe Premiere Pro Course @ Centro de Estudios de Innovación ($790 | 54 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).

Motion Graphics is an in-demand design skill that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing Motion Graphics as a skill and the average national salaries according to Indeed as of August 2020.

• 3D Animator: $64K / year, average national salary
• Designer: $59K / year, average national salary
• 2D Animator: $53K / 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.

Some benefits of live online Motion Graphics training include:

• Flexibility to attend from anywhere and eliminate long commutes
• Ability to ask questions and interact with Motion Graphics 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.

Pricing for Motion Graphics training varies by school, duration, method of delivery, and several other factors.

For live online training, prices range from $11/hour to $208/hr.

See the Motion Graphics pricing analysis section to compare course fees.

For Motion Graphics 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.