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"Alex was awesome, his pace and explanation on every After Effects topic was excellent. His tone made the class exciting and made it very easy to pay attention all throughout the training. I'd highly recommend this class to any other student! I took the class online." - Olivia S

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After Effects Courses & Classes Near Me

Find the best After Effects courses near you with a wide range of learning options available for all skill levels. Whether you are starting out and looking for an introductory After Effects class, advanced training, a certificate program, or a bootcamp, you’ll find conveniently located courses near you. Choose from in-person courses, or live online learning you can attend from anywhere. All American Graphics Institute After Effects courses are led by live instructors.

American Graphics Institute (AGI) offers local After Effects courses in select locations, as well as live online training you can attend from anywhere, and private After Effects training for groups and individuals. This includes in-person After Effects classes and workshops available at your office, or live on-line you can attend from any location - making it the ultimate After Effects course near you.

After Effects courses: short-term and long-term options

You can choose from short-term After Effects workshops that are completed in a single day, multi-day After Effects classes, week-long bootcamps, or multi-week After Effects certificate programs near you. Choose a learning path based upon your goals, the After Effects skills you need to learn and your career objective. If you are uncertain as to which After Effects program is best for you, contact the experienced educational representatives at AGI for personalized guidance in selecting the right program. Call 781-376-6044 or use the chat option or contact form on this page.

Local After Effects courses Near You

American Graphics Institute offers After Effects courses to residents of all 50 states and internationally. You can attend courses online, or travel to AGI’s locations in Boston or Philadelphia for in-person courses.

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After Effects Certificate Program

The After Effects Certificate program provides an opportunity to gain in-depth skills that go beyond a single class. Benefit from one-on-one advising, work on additional After Effects projects, and build a portfolio with guidance from AGI’s professional staff. You can also work with an experienced career counselor, who can assist you whether you are looking for a promotion with your current employer, or are looking for a new After Effects role. In the After Effects bootcamp program you can take many of the same courses as the After Effects certificate program, without career assistance and without the application requirements.

Popular After Effects Courses Near You

After Effects Course - Introduction
After Effects Course - Advanced
After Effects Bootcamp
After Effects Animation Course

After Effects courses near you for individuals

These live After Effects courses provide a cost effective way to learn After Effects in small-group workshops and receive personalized attention. In these live classes you see the instructors screen, hear their voice, and are able to ask questions. Course materials and a headset with microphone are provided with your enrollment. If you prefer to be in the same classroom as an instructor, there are regularly scheduled live, in-person After Effects course dates and locations available in Boston or Philadelphia.

After Effects courses near you for groups

For groups of three or more, private in-person After Effects courses are available locally. After Effects classes can be held on-site at your location, or training can be held off-site at a dedicated classroom space at one of our training centers.

After Effects Courses & Classes Near Me - Course Dates

All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.

After Effects Course - Introduction

Nights

Mon, Aug 04 2025 to Wed, Aug 13 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 11 2025 to Tue, Aug 12 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Bootcamp

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 11 2025 to Thu, Aug 14 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$1,590.00
Register
After Effects Course - Advanced

Weekdays

Wed, Aug 13 2025 to Thu, Aug 14 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Advanced

Nights

Mon, Aug 18 2025 to Wed, Aug 27 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 25 2025 to Tue, Aug 26 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$795.00
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After Effects Bootcamp

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 25 2025 to Thu, Aug 28 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$1,590.00
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After Effects Animation Course

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 25 2025 to Tue, Aug 26 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Animation Course

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 25 2025 to Tue, Aug 26 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Advanced

Weekdays

Wed, Aug 27 2025 to Thu, Aug 28 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Sep 08 2025 to Tue, Sep 09 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Bootcamp

Weekdays

Mon, Sep 08 2025 to Thu, Sep 11 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$1,590.00
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After Effects Course - Advanced

Weekdays

Wed, Sep 10 2025 to Thu, Sep 11 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Introduction

Nights

Tue, Sep 30 2025 to Thu, Oct 09 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Oct 06 2025 to Tue, Oct 07 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$795.00
Register
After Effects Bootcamp

Weekdays

Mon, Oct 06 2025 to Thu, Oct 09 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$1,590.00
Register
After Effects Course - Advanced

Weekdays

Wed, Oct 08 2025 to Thu, Oct 09 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$795.00
Register
After Effects Course - Introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Oct 13 2025 to Tue, Oct 14 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
Register
After Effects Bootcamp

Weekdays

Mon, Oct 13 2025 to Thu, Oct 16 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$1,590.00
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Course Details for After Effects Classes Nearby

Choose any of the options for local After Effects Classes below to see outlines, pricing and dates:

After Effects Course - Introduction

This two-day After Effects course teaches you the foundational skills to create exciting visual effects and motion graphics. In this After Effects class, you cover essential topics, starting with using the interface, layers, keyframes, masking, and media management. You'll explore the depth of the After Effects tools, including 3D effects and rendering your project for output. Discover how After Effects works as part of a video editing workflow or as a stand-alone tool for creating motion graphics.

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After Effects Course - Advanced

In this two-day advanced After Effects course, you will discover advanced skills for creating visual effects and motion graphics. In this course, you learn advanced compositing, the timeline, selections, color correction, color keying, motion tracking, expressions, environmental effects, and more. Learn to integrate sophisticated motion graphics and special effects into your video editing projects or create dedicated motion graphics for presentations and displays. Our After Effects courses are led by the team that writes the best-selling After Effects Digital Classroom as you learn from live instructors who lead each course.

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After Effects Bootcamp

This four-day comprehensive After Effects training provides introductory through advanced skills for creating effects, animations, and motion graphics. This bootcamp combines our introductory through advanced After Effects classes into four consecutive days, providing you with an intensive multi-day workshop. The material covered is identical to the introductory and advanced After Effects courses, but is delivered in a single week. You start by learning essential After Effects skills and end the week with a full set of experience across a wide range of effects, color correction, compositing, and many other skills. This course is a perfect starting point for video editors wanting to learn effects and animations, as well as aspiring motion graphics and animation professionals.

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After Effects Animation Course

In this two-day After Effects course learn skills for animations for use in video and online in this live courses led expert instructors. This course teaches a variety of digital animation techniques and tools and expands on topics covered in the introductory and intermediate After Effects courses. This course requires completion of the introductory and advanced After Effects courses, or the After Effects bootcamp prior to enrollment.

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About AGI's After Effects courses Nearby

For more than 25 years, American Graphics Institute has been providing local After Effects classes, certificates, and bootcamps. AGI offers live courses at client sites near you, as well as live online training accessible from anywhere. The expert instructors are highly skilled After Effects professionals and are also experienced educators, helping others to learn new skills.

Choosing the right After Effects course 

Although there are many options for learning After Effects, there’s a reason that American Graphics Institute is considered the top provider of After Effects courses when looking for local After Effects training. This includes AGI’s expert instructors with many years of practical After Effects experience, as well as extensive skills and background in teaching After Effects.

There are After Effects training options of various durations, with shorter one-day and two-day courses and workshops, along with options for day and night courses. Longer-term bootcamp and certificate programs are also available for those wanting a more intensive, in-depth approach to learning new skills. This provides you with several options of different duration and cost beyond After Effects courses. 

If you are new to After Effects, you can benefit from the foundational, introductory After Effects course, which you can attend individually, or as part of a bootcamp or certificate program. Even if you have previous experience, but lack formal training in After Effects, the introductory class serves as a useful cornerstone. From there, you can move on to learn more advanced After Effects skills and concepts.

The delivery format for After Effects courses should also be considered as you decide which course to attend. Both in-person and online courses are led by live instructors when taking a class with American Graphics Institute. AGI offers regularly scheduled live online courses in which you can see the instructor’s screen, ask questions, and share your screen if you need assistance. You can also retake the After Effects courses at no cost if you need additional practice or if you don't end up using your new skills right away. These After Effects courses are offered at regularly scheduled dates. If you prefer in-person learning, you can request an instructor to come on-site to your business or organization, or you can travel to one of AGI’s in-person training centers for your course

If you need guidance in selecting the best After Effects After Effects for you, or have questions about the program, our expert training consultants are available to help. Call us at 800-851-9237, reach us on chat, or use the contact form on this page.

In-Person After Effects courses nearby

There are several options for in-person After Effects courses near you. For those looking to provide courses to the employees of corporations and organizations, AGI can have an instructor come on-site and deliver After Effects training at your location. This can be more cost effective than having a group travel to a classroom. Training can be delivered in a conference room or meeting space, and laptop computers can be supplied if needed. AGI also has access to nearby locations for off-site training that can be arranged for After Effects courses for a group of employees.

After Effects courses Online

If you want the ultimate nearby After Effects  courses, you can attend at home or from your office, without needing to travel. Your next live course is as close as your living room or office.

Live online After Effects courses from AGI are interactive, with a live instructor and small group sessions, making it possible to get your questions answered in real-time, share your screen and projects for questions and feedback, and receive immediate input on your progress.

The American Graphics Institute sets the standard for live online classes. With more than a decade of experience in offering live online After Effects courses, AGI has developed the process, infrastructure, and methods for effective online learning that is engaging, interesting and effective. Learn through explanations, demonstrations, and class projects you complete as well as through the ability to ask questions during the live class.

After Effects courses are available for introductory through advanced topics. Those new to After Effects can attend foundation-level courses which provide the essential skills along with an on-ramp for additional learning, with advanced courses available as you progress, or for those with existing skills and experience.

With courses for beginners who need to learn the fundamentals of After Effects as well as advanced courses, bootcamps, and certificate programs, American Graphics Institute provides options for learners at all points in their careers. From those looking to start learning After Effects, to experienced professionals, AGI is a trusted resource for professional development.

After Effects courses for All Ages and Skills

While most After Effects courses are professional development training for adults, there are some separate After Effects programs for high school students. These programs provide career exploration while learning the tools used by professionals that work in design, marketing, and development roles. These programs are primarily offered during the summer, with some available after school hours during the academic year.

About After Effects courses and Training

The regularly scheduled public After Effects courses, courses, workshops, and seminars provide hands-on learning from expert instructors. Small classes with practical exercises and projects help you to quickly learn After Effects as it relates to your specific needs. Our instructors have extensive experience with the concepts, applications, and tools related to After Effects, and are experienced teachers. Instructors are reviewed after each course, and undergo continual professional development training and testing. Our full-time instructors pass the rigorous Certified Technical Trainer exam, and Adobe Certified Expert exams. Our instructors have been hired by Adobe to write their certification exams, and have developed official training courseware for both Adobe and Microsoft. In short, your local After Effects course is delivered by an expert.

Prerequisites for After Effects courses enrollment

The introductory After Effects course requires no previous experience, and is available separately or as part of a bootcamp or certificate. The intermediate and advanced After Effects classes require that you have all skills covered in the introductory After Effects course. You can gain that After Effects experience through the introductory course, or through past work experience. We also recommend that you have the software applications used for projects and exercises as part of the After Effects courses. If attending After Effects classes online, no-cost, limited-time versions of apps are generally available and can be used for the class. At AGI’s training centers, all After Effects software and computers are provided.

After Effects course materials

When attending a After Effects course, you will receive an in-depth curriculum. Our instructors have authored more than 50 books on digital design, and you will receive a copy of one of our books or carefully selected course materials for you to have as reference following the class.

Locations for Regularly Scheduled After Effects Classes Near Me

AGI offers live, in-person After Effects courses near you in these cities. These small group After Effects classes take place with the instructor in the same classroom with you, or attend live online.

After Effects Classes Online
After Effects Classes Philadelphia
After Effects Classes Boston

Locations For After Effects Classes Near You

In addition to regularly scheduled local After Effects classes, AGI also offers on-site After Effects courses near you, available locally at your office or you can attend live online. Group off-site training is also available, we can arrange a classroom space and deliver After Effects classes near you. Local After Effects courses are available in these locations:

Alabama

After Effects classes in Birmingham, AL
After Effects classes in Huntsville, AL
After Effects classes in Mobile, AL
After Effects classes in Montgomery, AL
After Effects courses & classes in Mobile, AL

Alaska

After Effects Courses & Classes in Alaska

Arizona

After Effects classes in Tucson, AZ
After Effects Courses & Classes in Mesa, AZ
After Effects Courses & Classes in Phoenix, AZ

Arkansas

After Effects classes in Little Rock, AR

California

After Effects Classes & Courses in San Diego, CA
After Effects classes in Los Angeles, CA
After Effects classes in Berkeley, CA
After Effects classes in Culver City, CA
After Effects classes in Fresno, CA
After Effects classes in Long Beach, CA
After Effects classes in Sacramento, CA
After Effects classes in San Francisco, CA
After Effects classes in San Jose, CA
After Effects classes in Santa Cruz, CA
After Effects classes in Santa Monica, CA
After Effects classes in Venice Beach, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Anaheim, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Bakersfield, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Irvine, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Oakland, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Riverside, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Santa Ana, CA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Stockton, CA

Colorado

Adobe After Effects classes in Aspen, CO
After Effects classes in Boulder, CO
After Effects classes in Breckenridge, CO
After Effects classes in Denver, CO
After Effects classes in Pueblo, CO
After Effects classes in Steamboat Springs, CO
After Effects classes in Vail, CO
After Effects classes in Winter Park, CO
After Effects Courses & Classes in Aurora, CO
After Effects Courses & Classes in Colorado Springs, CO

Connecticut

After Effects classes in Bridgeport, CT
After Effects classes in Cheshire, CT
After Effects classes in Danbury, CT
After Effects classes in Hartford, CT
After Effects classes in New Haven, CT
After Effects classes in Stamford, CT
After Effects classes in Westport, CT

DC

After Effects classes in Washington, DC

Delaware

After Effects classes in Newark, DE
After Effects classes in Wilmington, DE

Florida

After Effects classes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
After Effects classes in Gainesville, FL
After Effects classes in Jacksonville, FL
After Effects classes in Lauderhill, FL
After Effects classes in Miami, FL
After Effects classes in Naples, FL
After Effects classes in North Palm Beach, FL
After Effects classes in Palm Coast, FL
After Effects classes in Sarasota, FL
After Effects classes in Tallahassee, FL
After Effects classes in Tampa, FL
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After Effects Courses & Classes in St. Petersburg, FL
After Effects courses & classes in Gainesville, FL

Georgia

After Effects classes in Savannah, GA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Atlanta, GA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Augusta, GA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Columbus, GA

Hawaii

After Effects Courses & Classes in Honolulu, HI

Idaho

After Effects Courses & Classes in Boise, ID

Illinois

After Effects classes in Bloomington, IL
After Effects classes in Peoria, IL
After Effects classes in Springfield, IL
After Effects classes in St. Charles, IL
After Effects Courses & Classes in Aurora, IL
After Effects Courses & Classes in Chicago, IL

Indiana

After Effects classes in Bloomington, IN
After Effects classes in Carmel, IN
After Effects classes in Fort Wayne, IN
After Effects classes in Indianapolis, IN
After Effects classes in Muncie, IN
After Effects classes in Plymouth, IN

Iowa

After Effects classes in Des Moines, IA

Kansas

After Effects classes in Mission, KS
After Effects Courses & Classes in Overland Park, KS
After Effects Courses & Classes in Wichita, KS

Kentucky

After Effects classes in Lexington, KY
After Effects classes in Louisville, KY

London

After Effects Courses & Classes in London, UK

Louisiana

After Effects classes in New Orleans, LA
After Effects Courses & Classes in Baton Rouge, LA

Maine

After Effects classes in Portland, ME

Maryland

After Effects classes in Baltimore, MD
After Effects classes in Frederick, MD
After Effects classes in Linthicum Heights, MD
After Effects classes in Silver Spring , MD

Massachusetts

After Effects Classes Boston MA (downtown)
After Effects classes in Hopkinton, MA
After Effects classes in Northampton, MA
After Effects classes in Springfield, MA
After Effects classes in Worcester, MA
After Effects courses & classes in Andover, MA
After Effects courses & classes in Burlington, MA
After Effects courses & classes in Woburn, MA

Michigan

After Effects classes in Ann Arbour, MI
After Effects classes in Detroit, MI
After Effects classes in Grand Rapids, MI
After Effects classes in Howell, MI
After Effects classes in Kalamazoo, MI
After Effects classes in Lansing, MI
After Effects classes in Port Huron, MI
After Effects classes in Sturgis, MI

Minnesota

After Effects classes in Minneapolis, MN
After Effects classes in St. Paul, MN
After Effects courses & classes in Rochester, MN

Mississippi

After Effects classes in Jackson, MS

Missouri

After Effects classes in Columbia, MO
After Effects classes in Kansas City, MO
After Effects classes in Springfield, MO
After Effects classes in St. Louis, MO

Montana

After Effects Courses & Classes in Montana

Nebraska

After Effects classes in Lincoln, NE
After Effects classes in Omaha, NE

Nevada

After Effects classes in Las Vegas, NV
After Effects Courses & Classes in Reno, NV

New Hampshire

After Effects classes in Manchester, NH
After Effects classes in Nashua, NH
After Effects classes in Portsmouth, NH

New Jersey

After Effects classes in Asbury Park, NJ
After Effects classes in Hoboken, NJ
After Effects classes in Jersey City, NJ
After Effects classes in Montclair, NJ
After Effects classes in Pennington, NJ
After Effects classes in Princeton, NJ
After Effects classes in Somerset, NJ
After Effects classes in Sparta, NJ
After Effects classes in Springfield, NJ
After Effects courses & classes in Newark, NJ

New Mexico

After Effects classes in Albuquerque, NM
After Effects classes in Sante Fe, NM

North Carolina

After Effects classes in Asheville, NC
After Effects classes in Chappel Hill, NC
After Effects classes in Charlotte, NC
After Effects classes in Columbia, NC
After Effects classes in Fayetteville, NC
After Effects classes in Greensboro, NC
After Effects classes in Greenville, NC
After Effects classes in Raleigh, NC
After Effects classes in Winston-Salem, NC

North Dakota

After Effects classes in Fargo, ND

Ohio

After Effects classes in Akron, OH
After Effects classes in Cleveland, OH
After Effects classes in Columbus, OH
After Effects classes in Cuyahoga Fall, OH
After Effects classes in Dayton, OH
After Effects classes in Mason, OH
After Effects classes in N Canton, OH
After Effects classes in Toledo, OH
After Effects classes in Youngstown, OH
After Effects Courses & Classes in Cincinnati, OH

Oklahoma

After Effects classes in Oklahoma City, OK
After Effects classes in Tulsa, OK

Oregon

After Effects classes in Portland, OR
After Effects classes in Salem, OR

Pennsylvania

After Effects classes in Bethlehem, PA
After Effects classes in Erie, PA
After Effects classes in Harrisburg, PA
After Effects classes in Johnstown, PA
After Effects classes in Lancaster, PA
After Effects classes in Pittsburgh, PA
After Effects classes in Reading, PA
After Effects classes in Scranton, PA
After Effects classes in State College, PA
After Effects classes in West Chester, PA
After Effects classes in Williamsport, PA
After Effects classes in York, PA

Rhode Island

After Effects classes in Providence, RI

South Carolina

After Effects classes in Greenville, SC
After Effects classes in Rock Hill, SC
After Effects classes in Spartanburg, SC

South Dakota

After Effects Courses & Classes in Sioux Falls, SD

Tennessee

After Effects classes in Chattanooga, TN
After Effects classes in Johnson City, TN
After Effects classes in Knoxville, TN
After Effects classes in Memphis, TN
After Effects classes in Nashville, TN

Texas

After Effects classes in Dallas, TX
After Effects classes in El Paso, TX
After Effects classes in Fort Worth, TX
After Effects classes in Houston, TX
After Effects classes in San Antonio, TX
After Effects Courses & Classes in Austin, TX
After Effects Courses & Classes in Corpus Christi, TX
After Effects Courses & Classes in Lubbock, TX
After Effects Courses & Classes in Plano, TX

Utah

After Effects classes in Orem, UT
After Effects classes in Salt Lake City, UT

Vermont

After Effects classes in Burlington, VT
After Effects classes in Montpelier, VT
After Effects classes in Rutland, VT

Virginia

After Effects classes in Arlington, VA
After Effects classes in Blacksburg, VA
After Effects classes in Charlottesville, VA
After Effects classes in Fredericksburg, VA
After Effects classes in McLean, VA
After Effects classes in Norfolk, VA
After Effects classes in Reston, VA
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American Graphics Institute offers [Graphic Design] Classes under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y. As a GSA contract holder, After Effects training GSA pricing for federal agencies is available for both private and public After Effects workshops. Contact an American Graphics Institute representative for additional information or to register with GSA pricing for After Effects courses.

Determining the best class to start learning After Effects

If you are just starting to learn After Effects, the introductory course is a good place to start. For those with no previous experience with Creative Cloud and video editing, you may find it helpful to start with an introductory Photoshop course. If you plan to also learn Premiere Pro, it is better to learn that first, before delving into After Effects. If you have questions about which classes to take, the skills you need to learn, or where to start, call us at 800-851-9237 or use the contact form on this page.

What you'll learn with After Effects classes

After Effects courses start by teaching foundational skills with effects including how to create effects for use in video for streaming, cinema, and broadcast. Learn to create effects that look realistic, as well as develop animations from 2D and 3D artwork. After completing After Effects courses you’ll have skills for creating animations and special effects for use in any medium.

Beginner After Effects Courses

In beginner After Effects courses you learn the After Effects workflow, use layers, create keyframes, apply masking, manage media and understand the interface. Completing the introductory class provides the foundation for producing completed videos.

Advanced After Effects Courses

The advanced After Effects class teaches professional skills for motion graphics and animation. Master the visual effects workflow, learn to use chroma keying, motion tracking, stabilization, as well as use rotoscoping. Learn to use the render queue to work efficiently and manage complex projects.

Corporate After Effects training courses

If your company, group, or organization are looking to learn After Effects, AGI offers custom courses that can be tailored for your group or organization. The course content and curriculum are tailored specifically to the needs of your organization, and can include content from any of the After Effects courses, or training materials can be developed specifically for your group.

Private After Effects courses

If you are looking for a private After Effects course for your group or yourself, any After Effects course can be delivered as a private workshop. Complete the contact form on this page for private After Effects training or call 781-376-6044 to schedule a private course for you or your group, or to learn more about the best After Effects courses to meet your learning objectives and budget.

Night and weekend After Effects courses

In addition to the weekday classes, American Graphics Institute also offers weekend and night After Effects courses. There are course options listed within the course schedules, or contact AGI for upcoming night and weekend dates.

After Effects courses near me

You can find After Effects courses near you with live After Effects courses nearby, as well as live online After Effects classes you can join from your home or office. AGI also offers instructors that come to your location, making it easy to schedule After Effects training near you. With After Effects courses available from anywhere, there are many options for training, classes, workshops, certificates, and bootcamps. AGI can help you to choose the best options for learning After Effects that meet your location, schedule, learning preference, and budget while allowing you to attend After Effects courses near you.

How difficult is it to learn After Effects

While it is moderately difficult to learn After Effects there are several ways to make it easier. The most important element to reduce the difficulty in learning After Effects is to dedicate time with the the right training program. With courses and workshops, you can become skilled at creating motion graphics, animations, and special effects provided you are willing to dedicate the time required to learn. Those just starting to learn After Effects will discover that it has a complex user interface and steep learning curve. These obstacles are overcome by attending live training courses such as those offered at the American Graphic Institute (AGI). A live introductory After Effects course teaches new users how to navigate the interface and create high-quality projects, while a full-week bootcamp provides an intensive course for mastering all aspects of After Effects in a single week. Training courses and consistent, dedicated time to learning makes it much less difficult to learn After Effects, and puts the powerful effects and animation tool within reach of most everyone.

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How long does it take to learn After Effects

It takes at least two full days of training to learn the basics of After Effects, and at least two or more days of dedicated training to gain a firm grasp of advanced skills. For those wanting to create simple animations or motion graphics, a two day introductory course is sufficient, while anyone wanting to work on advanced projects with multiple layers of composition and video will need additional advanced training of several more days. Even following training, continuing to spend time practicing and advancing skills is necessary to master After Effects techniques. Training resources like the in-person and online After Effects courses offered by the American Graphics Institute expedite the learning process.

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Cost of learning After Effects

The cost of learning After Effects includes more than the cost of a course, as there are subscription fees and technology costs that contribute to the total expenses of learning After Effects. If attending a course in AGI’s classrooms, the app is provided at no cost. If attending online, you can use the no cost trial version of After Effects for the course and for five days. After the trial period, Adobe offers several subscription plans for After Effects, including a monthly and annual plan, along with an all-access plan that includes the ability to use related apps such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop. After Effects requires a computer or laptop with high processing power in order to work efficiently. Although prices for this technology vary, most computers that effectively run After Effects cost $1,000 or more. Those learning After Effects will also want to invest in training, such as online or in-person courses offered by the American Graphics Institute to help learn this complex application more quickly with the guidance of an experienced professional. Fees for small-group, live After Effects courses start at $795 for a multi-day class. There are options available both in-person or online courses.

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After Effects prerequisites

Previous experience with related skills such as video editing can make it easier to learn After Effects. While there are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in After Effects courses, those with prior skills working in video editing or Photoshop will find this complex tool easier to learn. It can be easier to focus on learning After Effects if you have familiarity with basic concepts of layers and timelines that are found in video editing applications such as Premiere Pro. A lack of familiarity with these tools should not stop you from learning After Effects, just be certain to start your learning progression with the introductory course if you are an After Effects beginner.

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How you can learn After Effects online

There are a variety of online training options available for learning After Effects, the popular motion graphics and visual effects software application. Online training resources provide the chance to learn from instructors with experience in the broadcast, film, and digital media industries. After Effects courses offered by the American Graphics Institute allow students the flexibility of learning from anywhere, and attending either a daytime or evening course. There are options for learning After Effects online that meet various learning styles, schedules, and budgets.

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After Effects Jobs and Careers

Those with After Effects skills are qualified for many jobs in the video editing, design, and special effects industries. From creating motion graphics and producing animations to designing social media content and enhancing videos, skilled After Effects users are qualified for a number of jobs and can even specialize in different visual effects. While salaries and growth opportunities vary, professionals who know how to use After Effects have an in-demand skill. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, motion graphics professionals and video editors are especially in-demand, with an anticipated occupational growth rate of 12% by 2031.

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After Effects Certificate and Certification

An After Effects certificate helps demonstrate proficiency and time dedicated to learning this powerful special effects, compositing and animation software. Whether to attract new clients, or stand-out among potential employers, certification can be helpful. Certificates are offered by numerous reputable skill development organizations, including the American Graphics Institute. The courses that provide an After Effects certificate vary in length, cost, and content covered. An After Effects certificate is available for foundational skills, advanced techniques, bootcamps, and multi-week certificate programs. In order to choose the right type of certificate, you should consider your goals for the certificate, the time available to complete a program, and the cost. After Effects certifications are exams offered by testing companies that test skills learned. There is no specific certification exam for After Effects, although there is an exam for motion graphics offered by a third-party testing company. There is no requirement for this exam to work in the motion graphics or effects industry, and the exam is generally not requested or required by employers.

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Why learn After Effects

Individuals with After Effects skills have a wider range of career opportunities available to them than video editors alone, and can take on complex projects in the fields of motion graphics and animation, going beyond basic video editing. Freelancers who offer After Effects services relating to motion graphics and animation can attract more clients, and charge higher rates. As a powerful post-production tool, After Effects is used in film, television, and video production for creating professional-quality visual effects and motion graphics. For those interested in learning After Effects, but who are not sure where to start, there are a number of available training resources, including free tutorials, as well as live classes available in-person or online through the American Graphics Institute.

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