After Effects Certification Program
Boost your motion graphics skills and earn an Adobe After Effects Certification in this course.
Boost your motion graphics skills and earn an Adobe After Effects Certification in this course.
Learn how to harness the power of motion graphics like a pro. Dive into Adobe After Effects and earn a professional certification in our hands-on program. This course is designed to help you pass the Adobe Certified Professional exam for After Effects and includes:
Our course covers beginner through advanced After Effects tools and techniques. Whether you're brand new to the software or are polishing your current skills, this program will guide you through the essential skills you'll need. You'll be able to ask questions, receive real-time feedback, and interact with fellow students in a supportive classroom environment.
You'll receive six hours of private After Effects tutoring as part of the program. This dedicated 1-on-1 time with an instructor will allow you to get individualized attention and go in-depth on topics of interest, ensuring you're fully prepared for the certification exam.
Finish this course by taking the Adobe After Effects Certification exam. Passing the exam and earning this professional certification will help you stand out in the competitive world of motion graphics and animation. This program includes the exam's cost, proctoring, and a free retake.
Want the intensive After Effects training in this course, but don't want to take the exam? Let us know, and we will schedule you for an extra hour of private tutoring instead.
Jan 13–15 | Mon–Wed | 10am–5pm | After Effects Bootcamp |
Jan 27–29 | Mon–Wed | 10am–5pm | After Effects Advanced |
Feb 3–5 | Mon–Wed | 10am–5pm | After Effects Compositing, Tracking, & Keying |
Mar 11–13 | Tue–Thu | 10am–5pm | After Effects Bootcamp |
Mar 24–26 | Mon–Wed | 10am–5pm | After Effects Advanced |
Mar 12–31 | Wed & Mon | 6–9pm | After Effects Bootcamp |
Apr 2–21 | Wed & Mon | 6–9pm | After Effects Advanced |
Apr 23–May 12 | Wed & Mon | 6–9pm | After Effects Compositing, Tracking, & Keying |
May 12–14 | Mon–Wed | 10am–5pm | After Effects Bootcamp |
May 27–29 | Tue–Thu | 10am–5pm | After Effects Advanced |
Need more flexibility? Tap the button below to individually choose class date options for each class in this program.
As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date.
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
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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.
Program Director & Senior Instructor
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School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer
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 2 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.
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
Unit 2 18 Hours
This package includes six hours of private training. You'll use these sessions to meet 1-on-1 with an instructor and prepare for the certification exam. You can schedule the private training (and the exam) after you complete the group classes.
Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
This course does not qualify for payments 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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Each installment is charged to your card on file one week before the start of the associated course. The payment schedule may vary if the courses are taken in a different order.
Installments | List Price | |
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$299.50 | 10% non-refundable deposit | -- |
$975.00 | After Effects Bootcamp | $975 |
$975.00 | After Effects Advanced | $975 |
$2,995.00 | Total You Pay |
See the Installment plan FAQ for more information.
Program Director & Senior Instructor
Jerron has more than 25 years of experience working with graphics and video and expert-level certifications in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with an extensive knowledge of other animation programs like Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and 3DS Max.
He has authored multiple books and video training series on computer graphics software such as: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (back when it was a thing).
He has taught at the college level for over 20 years at schools such as NYCCT (New York City College of Technology), NYIT (The New York Institute of Technology), and FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology).
Welcome to my creative corner! I'm Jerron Smith, a seasoned Motion Graphics and video creator with a passion for teaching and crafting appealing narratives. With a dynamic career spanning over three decades, I've ignited screens, mentored minds, and turned pixels into emotions. As a lifelong learner, I have become certified by Adobe Systems Inc. as an Adobe Certified Video Professional, which is an Adobe Certified Expert in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop and Illustrator. Through these experiences I believe I embody the spirit of perpetual learning and innovation. Join me in the realm of boundless creativity and let's collaborate to bring your visual dreams to life! Connect with me and let's embark on a journey of storytelling through pixels and imagination.
MA in Communication Arts, New York Institute of Technology
BA in Art Education, Queens College of the City University of New York
Animation & Motion Design, Video Editing, Photography & Videography, Audio Recording & Editing, Rich Media Creation, Project Management, Communication Design History, Media Convergence & Integration, Team-working & Collaboration, Illustration, Web Design & Development, Generative A.I.
Lead Author: After Effects Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)
Lead Author: Premiere Pro Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)
Lead Author: Photoshop Elements 7 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)
Contributing Author: Illustrator CS4 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)
Contributing Author: Flash CS4 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)
Contributing author: Dynamic Learning Photoshop CS (O'Reilly Media)
Contributing author: Dynamic Learning Flash CS3 (O'Reilly Media)
Contributing Author: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)
Contributing Author: Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)
(Just some of the companies I have had the pleasure of working with over the years)
MTV Networks, AFLAC, Medicus Life Brands, AQUENT, Microsoft Corporation, Penguin Putnam, The Black Family Channel, Literary Living LLC, WNET, ECKO, Adobe Systems Inc., Liz Claiborne Inc., Dyson, Latitude Films LLC, Liberty Travel, New York Daily News, Playstation, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Networks, NewBury Comics, MFC Studios, Ned Stevens, BBC America, The Judge Group, ABC's The View
Instructor
Stephen teaches classes in the Motion Graphics and Video Editing Certificate programs.
In addition to his work with Noble Desktop, Stephen teaches Nonfiction and Fiction Video Production, Motion Graphics, and Introduction to Film Production to grades 9-12 at LREI, a private K-12 school in New York’s Greenwich Village.
In addition to teaching media classes, he runs his own production company, Indian summer Media. Through ISM he works as a freelance producer, specializing in documentary style films.
Stephen holds a B.A. in Classics from Concordia University in Montreal and an MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University.
While an accomplished professional his most beloved project has been raising his two young daughters, Margaret and Grace.
School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer
Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years. He creates coursework for Noble Desktop and teaches classes. Dan also writes scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) in his spare time. Dan teaches just about anything web, video, coding, or print-related (and more): HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Sketch, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SQL, Power BI, Data Visualization, Project Management, and more. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.