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  • After Effects Bootcamp

    • IDE2
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 18 Hours
    • Open to beginners
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    Master motion graphics and visual effects as you dive into Adobe After Effects. You'll work hands-on with animation, keyframing, masking, and compositing while building projects like title sequences and animated infographics. By the end, you'll be able to create polished video content for a variety of digital platforms.

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  • After Effects in a Day

    • IDE1
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 6 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the basics of the Adobe After Effects user interface, timeline, and layer animation in this accelerated training course. Gain the skills needed to create GIFs, animate logos, and import layered files from Illustrator and Photoshop.

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  • After Effects Advanced

    • IDE3
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 18 Hours
    • Prerequisites required
    • 1:1 Bonus Training

    Dive into the dynamic world of Adobe After Effects with this advanced course, designed to elevate your animation and motion graphics skills. From mastering 3D layers and custom shapes to optimizing animations with expressions, you'll create captivating visuals that stand out in any project.

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  • After Effects Compositing, Tracking, & Keying

    • IDC0
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 18 Hours
    • Prerequisites required

    This course unlocks the power of Adobe After Effects, teaching you to create stunning visual effects and professional-grade motion graphics. Master techniques like motion tracking, compositing, and time remapping to take your video projects to new heights of creativity and impact.

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  • Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

    • IDMV
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 18 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Level up your video editing and motion graphics skills with this hands-on course. Learn editing principles, motion design, and best practices to create unique projects. Build an impressive demo reel to showcase your work.

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  • Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

    • IDMV
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 18 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Level up your video editing and motion graphics skills with this hands-on course. Learn editing principles, motion design, and best practices to create unique projects. Build an impressive demo reel to showcase your work.

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  • After Effects Certification Online

    • IDCAE
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 54 Hours
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    Develop high-impact motion graphics and visual effects while preparing for the Adobe After Effects Certification exam through hands-on classes and private tutoring. This in-depth program covers beginner to advanced techniques, equipping you with the skills and credentials to stand out in animation and video production.

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  • Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate

    • IDCVM
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 108 Hours
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    Become a skilled Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer by learning Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Develop creative techniques and concepts for editing videos, and showcase your skills by creating a professional demo reel.

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  • Motion Graphics Certificate

    • IDCMG
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 96 Hours
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    Learn motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Develop your skills in animation, video editing, and special effects, and create a motion graphics demo reel to showcase your work to potential clients or employers.

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  • Video Editing Certificate

    • IDCVE
    • Weekdays or evenings
    • 78 Hours
    • Open to beginners
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    Become a skilled Video Editor by learning video editing, motion graphics, and audio editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Showcase your expertise by creating a professional video editing demo reel to impress prospective clients or employers.

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  • Joely Saravia Aug 18, 2025

    I would recommend this course to anyone looking to get a jump start on After Effects. Jerron was very clear, friendly, and had a good pace. He also made sure nobody was left behind, either remote or in person. "We are all in this together," he said.

  • Candy Ellison Jul 28, 2025

    Jerron Smith is a great instructor with a great sense of humor; he's approachable, incredibly knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond in his teaching by not only getting you from point A to point B, but also helping you understand why you're going there.

  • Thomas Maguire May 20, 2025

    I had not sat in a classroom since 1982 prior to joining Jerron Smith's Adobe After Effects Bootcamp last week. I enjoyed every moment of the 3 days I spent at Noble. The program is exciting, and the instruction (both printed and as delivered by the very entertaining and enthusiastic Mr. Smith) could not have been better. Made me wish I had discovered Noble when I was a younger man. Loved it, thanks.

  • Anna Levy May 15, 2025

    Jerron was fantastic! Super clear when teaching and showing examples. I was remote and still felt heard and helped. Great for beginners, but it picks up the pace quickly, so it is always interesting and fun.

  • Federico V. May 14, 2025

    Jerron is a great instructor.

  • Anna R. Apr 28, 2025

    Amazing experience, I learned so much!

  • David H. Apr 9, 2025

    Jerron loves what he does. He is an excellent fit to teach both Zoom and in-person classes.

  • Ranoldo Halley Apr 8, 2025

    Jerron is a cool guy and knows his stuff. I liked the demo and the "do" aspect of the classes. It was also fun to work on projects.

  • Heather Q. Feb 20, 2025

    My instructor was helpful and ensured I understood both the concepts and the execution of the course material. When I struggled with new materials, I received 1:1 support in class. Overall, the instructor provided interesting projects and resources to students who engaged in the course.

  • Che Saitta-Zelterman Feb 14, 2025

    The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. I did not feel rushed in the class at all. He explained things very slowly, which is something I appreciate because it's a very complex program. He took a lot of time to help me out when I was stuck. Also, the textbook is extremely helpful! I find it hard to take notes during these classes because I'm often looking at the screen. So, having a step-by-step guide I could follow is great.

  • Heather Q. Jan 2, 2025

    Having no prior knowledge of After Effects, I found this class to be very approachable and a great first step into learning this program. The instructor went beyond the workbook by using simple on-screen demonstrations to help students understand the basic mechanics of After Effects.

  • Erin S. Nov 13, 2024

    Jerron did a great job. I was very intimidated by After Effects and teaching it to my high school students prior to this class, but I feel like I now have a good understanding of it in order to explain it.

  • Deepika Mittal Oct 27, 2024

    Gerry Rufman made learning motion graphics both fun and challenging, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. His dedication and personalized feedback have significantly boosted my skills and confidence.

  • Andreea Petrean Sep 25, 2024

    I loved that the instructor really took the time to address any issue/question that any of us had throughout the course. He didn't just want to check and complete the exercises in the book, but instead, he really tried to make us understand as much as possible of a pretty complex program like After Effects in a very short amount of time.

  • Julia Duncan Sep 25, 2024

    This After Effects Bootcamp was perfect! As someone who has a basic understanding of keyframes and timelines, it was perfect for learning more sophisticated skills. Highly recommend!

  • Naomi Goldrich Aug 7, 2024

    I learned so much in a relatively short amount of time, and can't wait to put my new After Effects skills to use!

  • Kearney S. Aug 5, 2024

    I came out of the class with exactly the outcome I wanted: feeling more confident in After Effects. Really enjoyed it and am excited to look into more courses with Noble Desktop.

  • John G. Jul 24, 2024

    Great experience overall. Jerron is an amazing instructor: knowledgeable, approachable and conducts classes in a clear and concise manner. 5/5! I was lucky to be in a small class, as I could ask Jerron further questions without holding up the other participants. I feel I will be back with Noble Desktop in the near future once I go away and digest After Effects further.

  • Tanisha Hogan Jun 24, 2024

    Wonderful class! This class was both instructional and entertaining. It was structured and organized without feeling strict and stifling. The instructor, Jerron, is personable and has lots of industry experience. I really appreciated and enjoyed his explanations and anecdotes.

  • Emily Harding May 24, 2024

    I can't wait to use my new skills in upcoming projects. I definitely feel more confident and knowledgable about the workings of After Effects.

  • David H. May 10, 2024

    I am learning how to do things with motion graphics that I never thought were possible.

  • Juan Quintero Apr 12, 2024

    Noble Desktop is definitely a HIDDEN GEM for hands-on training and certifications. So glad I signed up for the classes. Jerron Smith is the perfect instructor to teach the Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate: thorough, detailed, patient, super engaging, and personable. The class is interactive, and he encourages participation and conversation. Noble Desktop is a HOME RUN and the price is well worth it.

  • Kim Tewksbury Apr 8, 2024

    I was so grateful for the small class size and that you could attend both online and in-person.

  • George Grellet Feb 1, 2024

    The key to Noble Desktop is the lessons and hands-on training one does; it gets you familiar with the applications you're learning better than just trial and error.

  • Bimina R. Jan 24, 2024

    Jerron was very professional and a great instructor. he was very attentive to students' needs and speed and was able to answer all the questions without derailing the entire class. Learned a lot, loved the experience.

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Upcoming After Effects Classes

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November 2025
Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp Online
November 3–December 17
Weekdays 10–5pm
$4,195
102 Hours

Master the Adobe Creative Cloud and get hands-on training in top applications like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Become an expert in designing for print, web, and motion graphics with project-based training.

Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate
November 4–December 5
Weekdays 10–5pm
$4,995
108 Hours

Become a skilled Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer by learning Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Develop creative techniques and concepts for editing videos, and showcase your skills by creating a professional demo reel.

Video Editing Certificate
November 4–December 5
Weekdays 10–5pm
$2,995
78 Hours

Become a skilled Video Editor by learning video editing, motion graphics, and audio editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Showcase your expertise by creating a professional video editing demo reel to impress prospective clients or employers.

Motion Graphics Certificate
November 4–December 5
Weekdays 10–5pm
$3,495
96 Hours

Learn motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Develop your skills in animation, video editing, and special effects, and create a motion graphics demo reel to showcase your work to potential clients or employers.

After Effects Bootcamp
November 10–12
Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm
$975
18 Hours

Master motion graphics and visual effects as you dive into Adobe After Effects. You'll work hands-on with animation, keyframing, masking, and compositing while building projects like title sequences and animated infographics. By the end, you'll be able to create polished video content for a variety of digital platforms.

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