Animation Courses and Certifications

Basics of Storyboarding: Telling Your Story In A Visual Way

Learn to visually represent scripts through storyboarding, covering framing, staging, pacing, and differences between live-action and animation. Create your own storyboard for a short scene as a practical project.

• Skillshare
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

3ds Max 2021 Essential Training

105 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn what you need to know to use 3ds Max 2021 to create professional 3D models, animations, and motion graphics.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Telling a Character's Story with a 2D Looped Animation

Learn to design storytelling characters and create 2D looped animations. Ideal for confident artists seeking to enhance their skills in character design and animation techniques.

• Skillshare
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pete Docter: Creating a Career Fueled by Imagination

105 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Join a conversation with Pete Docter, director at Pixar Animation Studios. Learn about the creative process at Pixar and the importance of teamwork and great influences.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bringing a Photo to Life with 2.5D Parallax

Learn to create stunning 2.5D Parallax animations from still photos with Joe Fellows. Perfect for motion graphics designers, VFX artists, photographers, and filmmakers with basic Photoshop and After Effects skills.

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Graphic Novel Storyboarding

104 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use storyboard film techniques to understand shot composition, consistency, and movement within a frame, and apply those techniques as you build your comic book panels.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cert Prep: Unity Animation and Cinematics

102 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Bring characters and objects to life with Unity. Learn how to work with the game engine’s animation features as you prepare for the Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer exam.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Create generative visualizations and interactive experiences with p5.js, a popular JavaScript library for creative coding.

• Codecademy
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Exercises: 6 Prompts for Fun Doodles & Creative Play

Unleash your creativity with 6 fun exercises, from color combinations to customizing everyday objects. Discover new perspectives and inspiration in your surroundings.

• Skillshare
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Programming with Scratch

Discover the fundamentals of programming using the block-based programming language called Scratch.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Insect Illustrations and Animations in Procreate

Learn to create unique insect illustrations and animations in Procreate. Explore composition, color, texture, and animation techniques. Gain skills to combine insects with objects, creating eye-catching and interactive digital artwork.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Stop Motion Video So Easy a 6 Year Old Can Do it!

Create stop motion videos easily with a smartphone and household items. Learn setup, animation techniques, and export tips for bringing your ideas to life through this accessible and fun medium.

• Skillshare
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Advanced Motion Graphics

98 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn about how to take your skills to the next level by building, editing, and stylizing your compositions in Adobe After Effects.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

PowerPoint 2010: Getting Started

98 ratings at Pluralsight

This PowerPoint 2013 Essentials course is good for end-users and IT Pros alike.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

PowerPoint 2010: Tables, Charts, Pictures, Audio, and Video

98 ratings at Pluralsight

This PowerPoint 2013 Essentials course is good for end-users and IT Pros alike.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available