Video Editing & Motion Graphics Training

This motion graphics and video editing course is built around the real-world skills used by video editors and motion graphics designers across industries, including media, marketing, and digital content. With video playing such a large role in how brands, businesses, and creators communicate, the demand for video and motion graphics professionals is growing. The program covers the full creative workflow, from developing concepts and organizing footage to editing, animation, compositing, color...

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6 Months / 140 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES524

What you will learn

  • Apply core video editing and motion graphics principles to create engaging content
  • Learn professional workflows and best practices for both video editing and animation
  • Edit and assemble videos using Premiere Pro
  • Animate titles and graphics with After Effects
  • Refine audio and produce original projects to build a strong portfolio or demo reel

How you will benefit

  • Acquire practical, job-ready skills for editing videos and creating motion graphics, including industry-standard tools and professional workflows
  • Gain confidence through hands-on projects that offer a realistic experience and mirror real-world creative work
  • Create polished, professional projects that can be added to a portfolio and shown to potential employers
  • Adopt transferable skills that work with a variety of creative roles, including but not limited to video editing, animation, marketing, communications, social media, and multimedia/entertainment

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 140 course hours
  1. Premiere Pro Bootcamp
  2. Premiere Pro Advanced
  3. After Effects Bootcamp
  4. After Effects Compositing, Tracking, & Keying
  5. After Effects Advanced
  6. Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development
  7. Video Editing & Motion Graphics Capstone Project

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This course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. Instead, students will have access to various self-learning resources, including video materials, practice projects, e-books, and other materials available within the course modules. Although there is no direct interaction with an instructor, students can seek help from an industry expert by submitting questions via email.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebook is not compatible.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 11 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 12 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop (provided during training)
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for film and video editors was $70,980 in May 2024. Actual salaries can vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer.

A video editor is a creative professional who transforms raw video footage into polished visual content. Video editors work across the production process, assembling, cutting, splicing, and manipulating footage for films, television shows, broadcasts, commercials, online videos, and other types of visual media.

Using video editing software, they combine footage with elements such as voiceovers, music, sound, graphics, and special effects to create a cohesive story and engaging experience for viewers. The role requires both technical expertise and creative judgment, as editing decisions can influence a project’s pacing, emotional impact, messaging, and overall artistic direction.

Video editors may work in-house for companies or as freelancers serving a variety of clients. Video editing skills can also be used in related roles, including content development, social media marketing, and multimedia production.

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After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the “Contact Us.”

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