Certificate in Adobe After Effects
- Earn an Industry Recognised Qualification
- 100% Online Study From Home
- Receive Unlimited Tutor Support
Course Overview
Course Description
This course is designed to help you move from curious beginner to capable motion designer using Adobe After Effects. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how to animate graphics, create visual effects and design content that stands out in any video project.
Whether you’re brand new or brushing up, this course will sharpen your skills and introduce advanced features that will boost your creativity and productivity. By the end, you’ll feel confident building animations and effects that add energy and impact to your videos.
Course Outcomes
- You will be able to add Adobe After Effects to your CV
- You’ll be able create a video project from start to finish in After Effects
- You will be able to add creative visual effects to your video projects.
- You will be able to import and animate Illustrator vector graphics.
- You will be able to start earning money from your After Effects skills.
- You will be able to create professional motion graphics that improve your videos
- You will be comfortable navigating every aspect of After Effects.
- You will be able to work in 3D space with Cameras, Lights and Shadows
Course Requirements
- You will need a copy of Adobe After Effects CC or above. A free trial can be downloaded from Adobe.
- No previous video editing experience is needed.
- No previous Adobe After Effects skills are needed.
- On-demand video course
- Downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and desktop
- Assignments
- Certificate of completion
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Course Features
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Lectures 6
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Quizzes 1
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Duration 3 hours
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Skill level All Level
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Language English
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Assessments Yes
Course Modules
- The Certificate in Adobe After Effects comprises the following courses:
- Getting Started with Adobe After Effects
- Navigating the After Effects Interface and Core Features
- Video Composition and Editing Techniques in After Effects
- Foundations of Motion Graphics and Visual Animation
- Fundamentals of Character Rigging and Expression
- Advanced Character Animation and Scene Choreography
- Introduction to 3D Space and Layering
- Typography in 3D Environments
- Exploration of Contemporary 3D Animation Styles
- Building and Animating Geometric 3D Forms
- Core Concepts of Visual Effects (VFX) Integration
- Distortion and Disintegration Effects in VFX
- Eye Effects and Cinematic Enhancement in VFX
- Light-Based Effects and Glow Simulations
Key Benefits
- Find the key benefits of undertaking this course below:
- Flexible start dates – enrol online and start when you are ready.
- Complete your studies online, at your own pace.
- Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate upon course completion.
- Get ahead of the job market with a skill that companies need.
- Receive unlimited tutor support from certified professionals.
- Receive a free CV makeover and expert career advice.
Our Unique Approach to Teaching
Learning at the Online Business Academy is designed to be practical, personal, and career-focused.
You’ll get instant access to expert tutors whenever you need support or direction, along with step-by-step video tutorials and interactive assessments to reinforce your skills.
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Obtain a Certificate
Obtain an Adobe After Effects certificate on course completion that you can show off to your potential employers and clients.

Job Prospects
Upon completion of this program, you can obtain a job as a Motion Designer.
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Average Australian Motion Designer Salary: $70,000
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Average Senior Motion Designer Salary: $90,000

Not sure if this is the right course for you?
Every course comes with a 10-day money-back guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors. Give them a call on (02) 8006 0556 or email them at support@oba.au.
This course costs $399 + GST. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 220 hours, and you’ll have lifetime access to this course. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Online Business Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a motion designer. In Australia, a motion designer earns approximately $70,000 per year but can be as high as $90,000 per year. (Payscale)
Contact a friendly student advisor on (02) 8006 0556 to find out about potential career outcomes and see where our courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Online Business Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment.
Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way
Absolutely! You’ve got an 10-day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.