Adobe After Effects Certified Professional

No. The course starts from the fundamentals and builds to exam level, so it suits beginners and self-taught users alike.

Yes. You learn online at your own pace, join webinars remotely and sit the official exam from home or the office.

Most learners are exam-ready in 4–8 weeks, and you can go at whatever pace suits you.

Yes. The £695 + VAT fee covers the official Adobe Certified Professional exam, plus a free re-sit if you need a little longer.

Working creatives and in-house creative teams who use Adobe tools professionally. It's professional development with a vendor-backed certification, not a hobby class or an apprenticeship.

Yes. For 3 or more learners, this certification is included in Creators Academy for Teams, with team reporting and a dedicated contact.

Yes. You'll need an active Adobe After Effects licence to follow along with the training and practise in the software. After Effects is available as a single app or as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan, with monthly and annual subscriptions.

No prior experience is required, so beginners are welcome. However, some familiarity with After Effects or other Adobe Creative Cloud software, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop or Illustrator, is recommended. It will help you move through the course more quickly and get the most out of your After Effects training.

The time it takes to earn your Adobe After Effects certification depends on your starting point. If you're already an experienced After Effects user, allow around 20+ hours of learning to prepare for certification. If you're a beginner with little or no experience, allow around 60+ hours to build your motion graphics, animation and visual effects skills and get exam-ready.

Yes. To become an Adobe Certified Professional in After Effects, you'll need to pass the certification exam. It combines multiple-choice questions with practical, project-based tasks completed inside the software. This tests both your knowledge of After Effects and your ability to apply it to real-world motion graphics, animation and video compositing work.

When you complete the course and pass the exam, you'll receive an official Adobe After Effects certificate and a digital badge to share on LinkedIn, your CV and your portfolio. You'll also gain greater confidence in After Effects, making you faster and more productive in your motion design and video work. On top of that, an industry-recognised Adobe certification strengthens your career prospects by showing employers and clients what you can do.