Adobe After Effects Training: Intermediate

Take your motion design skills to the next level with this three-day Intermediate After Effects course. Learn advanced effects, expressions, rotoscoping, 3D layers, cameras, lighting, and particles through hands-on projects. Create professional, visually striking animations. Book your place today.

Course Overview

Our After Effects Intermediate course is a three-day program aimed at learners who already have a basic understanding of After Effects and want to expand their skills. This course is ideal for freelance motion graphics artists, video editors, and creative professionals looking to tackle more complex animation and visual effects projects.

During the course, you’ll explore advanced features such as 3D layers, cameras, and lighting, as well as compositing, masking, and keyframe animation. You’ll gain practical experience with rotoscoping, puppet pin animations, and particle effects to create dynamic, professional-quality visuals.

Delivered in small groups either at our London training centre or live online, the course combines step-by-step instruction with hands-on exercises and real-world projects. You’ll finish the course with the confidence to apply advanced After Effects techniques to your own projects, creating polished animations that stand out.

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Dates

Next course starts on:28 Jan 2026
Intermediate Level
3 consecutive days
28 Jan 2026
18 Mar 2026
6 May 2026
23 Jun 2026
4 Aug 2026
15 Sept 2026
18 Nov 2026
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If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,click here.

Course Outline

Here is what you will learn on this After Effects course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning—at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in Adobe After Effects.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Adobe After Effects course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same Adobe After Effects course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your Adobe After Effects course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your Adobe After Effects course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your Adobe After Effects course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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NHS
Accenture
Apple
Army
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
British Council
Cabinet Office
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Disney
Dyson
F1
Food Standards Agency
Global
Google
Harrods
4
NHS
Accenture
Apple
Army
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
British Council
Cabinet Office
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Disney
Dyson
F1
Food Standards Agency
Global
Google
Harrods
HSBC
IBM
ITV
Jaguar Land Rover
John Lewis
Mercedes
Microsoft
NATO OTAN
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Sky
Sony
The Times
Ticketmaster
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
HSBC
IBM
ITV
Jaguar Land Rover
John Lewis
Mercedes
Microsoft
NATO OTAN
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Sky
Sony
The Times
Ticketmaster
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
HSBC
IBM
ITV
Jaguar Land Rover
John Lewis
Mercedes
Microsoft
NATO OTAN
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Sky
Sony
The Times
Ticketmaster
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo

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