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Adobe Animate Training Course

An instructor-led introduction to animation and interactive content in Adobe Animate.

Training

Instructor-led

Duration

1 day

Times

10am – 4pm

Class size

6 learners max

About this course

Learn Adobe Animate with a live instructor

This Adobe Animate course is an instructor-led introduction to animation and interactive content creation for anyone new to Adobe Animate or digital animation workflows.

Delivered live online to learners in Belfast, Dublin, and across the UK, the course provides practical, hands-on training in creating animations for web, social media, presentations, advertising, and digital content using Adobe Animate.

Suitable for designers, marketers, content creators, educators, and communications professionals, the course introduces learners to the Adobe Animate interface, animation timelines, keyframes, motion techniques, symbols, typography, and working with graphics, audio, and interactive elements.

Rather than focusing on advanced scripting or complex development workflows, the training emphasises core animation principles, practical skills, and creative confidence. Learners will build a strong understanding of timing, movement, and animation workflows while creating simple but effective animated content.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently create and export basic animations and interactive media using Adobe Animate, with a clear understanding of workflows suitable for digital, social, and online projects.

What you'll need

  • Adobe Animate
  • A reliable internet connection

Course levels

Pick the right starting point

Intro / Intermediate

£475 + VAT

Build strong foundations in animation: the Animate interface, drawing tools, the timeline, frame-by-frame and symbol-based animation, assets and exporting.

Duration
1 day
Times
10am – 4pm
Delivery
Virtual

Course outline

What you'll learn

Learn how to:

  • What Adobe Animate is used for
  • Examples of web and digital animations
  • Understanding timeline-based animation
  • Differences between Animate and other animation tools

Learn how to:

  • Understanding the workspace and panels
  • Stage, timeline, and tools overview
  • Working with documents and properties
  • Navigating and previewing animations

Learn how to:

  • Using shape and drawing tools
  • Working with fills, strokes, and colours
  • Editing and transforming artwork
  • Organising artwork on the stage

Learn how to:

  • Frames, keyframes, and layers
  • Using the timeline for animation
  • Layer types and organisation
  • Managing animation timing

Learn how to:

  • Creating frame-by-frame animations
  • Onion skinning and motion flow
  • Basic character or object animation
  • Improving movement and timing

Learn how to:

  • Understanding symbols and instances
  • Creating graphic and movie clip symbols
  • Using motion tweens
  • Reusing and editing animated elements

Learn how to:

  • Introduction to buttons
  • Simple rollover and click interactions
  • Understanding basic interactivity workflows
  • Knowing the limits of beginner-level interaction

Learn how to:

  • Adding and formatting text
  • Animating text elements
  • Using text for banners and digital content
  • Managing fonts and readability

Learn how to:

  • Importing images and audio
  • Using external assets in animations
  • Managing libraries
  • Asset organisation best practices

Learn how to:

  • Exporting for HTML5 Canvas
  • Exporting GIFs and video formats
  • Choosing the right output for different platforms
  • Testing exported animations

Learn how to:

  • Naming conventions and layer organisation
  • Keeping files clean and manageable
  • Avoiding common beginner mistakes
  • Preparing files for updates or reuse

Learn how to:

  • Creating a simple animated project
  • Applying drawing and animation techniques
  • Reviewing and improving animations
  • Q&A and workflow discussion

Learn how to:

  • Confidence using Adobe Animate
  • Ability to create simple animations for web and digital use
  • Understanding beginner animation workflows
  • Skills applicable to projects in Belfast, Dublin, and across the UK

Success stories

What our learners say

"Both course content and instructor knowledge is exceptional – fresh, engaging and relevant. The ongoing support that Big Rock Designs provides is a real plus. I plan to attend future courses and would recommend other do too!"

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Claire Youd

Adobe Animate

"Although my Photoshop knowledge was very limited, I found the organised sessions very easy to follow and I was over the moon at the amount I had learned. I’m looking forward to putting it all into practice in the coming months ahead."

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Joanne Doherty

Adobe Animate

"As someone who has attended numerous digital workshops and training I can honestly say Big Rock Academy’s introduction to Photoshop was the best I’ve ever experienced. They excelled in teaching us the logic behind the main tools in a very easy to understand way."

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Lorna McGivern

Adobe Animate

"I just completed the Advanced Photoshop course at Big Rock Academy and I’m extremely pleased with what I’ve learnt. I now feel equipped to put it into practice in my job. I had a great teacher and I was able to really get to grasps with the software very quickly."

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Rachael Weir

Adobe Animate

FAQs

Adobe Animate course questions

Yes. It's an introduction to animation and interactive content for anyone new to Adobe Animate. Rather than advanced scripting, it focuses on core animation principles, timing and movement.

All our courses are live, providing interactive sessions with certified instructors for real-time guidance and support. You also get a full recording of your course.

You'll need Adobe Animate installed, plus a reliable internet connection, as all sessions are live online.

Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion to showcase their newly acquired skills.

Yes, we offer tailored training for individuals, teams, and businesses to ensure the content meets your specific needs.

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