Adobe On-Demand: Animate Complete (Levels 1 & 2) Course Outline
Adobe reversed its initial February 2026 plan to discontinue the Animate software following strong community feedback. While no new features or major updates are planned for the app, it remains available for new and existing users with continued security updates and bug fixes. The course material aligns with the 2021-2024 certification exam.
*** This is an On-Demand (self-study) course, 180-day, 24/7 access via the internet ***
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You may take this course at any time; there are no set dates.
Note: The 180-day course access period begins at time of purchase.
About Adobe On-Demand
Our Adobe On-Demand classes are self-study, self-paced with 25-30 hours of content. They include hours of videos, hands-on labs using the actual software, and knowledge checks created by Adobe and third-party educators.
**What You Need to Take this Training**
You will need the product software on your computer (PC or MAC), a high-speed internet connection, and access to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
Adobe On-Demand Learner Profiles
Adobe On-Demand is a self-study training solution that was designed for two types of learners. First, Adobe On-Demand is a great fit for experienced graphics or web professionals who don't need a traditional classes to upgrade their existing skills. They can pick and choose topics to make the most effective use of their time. Second, Adobe On-Demand is perfect for highly-motivated individuals who are new to Adobe products and need to space their learning over a period of weeks or months. These learners can take their time and repeat sections as needed until they master the new concepts.
ONLC Extras
ONLC Training Centers bundles in valuable extras with our Adobe On-Demand Courses. These extras are not available from other training companies.
Adobe Official Workbook. Get the Adobe Official Training Workbook in both hard copy text and the web edition. The web edition contains online lessons with downloadable files for the projects. Also there are interactive quizzes, videos, and updated material covering new feature releases from Adobe.
Expanded Tutorial Access. These are a series of project-based labs with online videos hosted by industry professionals. The tutorials take a real-world approach to learning and are an excellent complement to the feature-based learning provided in the Adobe Official Workbook. (180-day Access.)
24/7 Online Support. You will be able to chat online with a content matter expert while you are taking your Adobe On-Demand class. And, with your permission, the expert can even take over your computer to provide with assistance with your labs. (3-Month Access.)
Prerequisites
Basic computer and file management skills are required for Core Skills level Adobe courses. Students should know how to - locate, copy and open files; create folders; arrange, re-size, minimize and maximize application windows; start and exit programs; manage use of multiple programs simultaneously; and switch between open programs.
Course Outline
- Level 1 -
Getting Acquainted
Starting Adobe Animate and opening a file
Understanding document types and creating a new document
Getting to know the workspace
Working with the Library panel
Understanding the Timeline panel
Organizing layers in a timeline
Using the Properties panel
Using the Tools panel
Adding layer effects
Undoing steps in Animate
Previewing and exporting your movie
Modifying the content and Stage
Saving your movie
Creating Graphics and Text
Getting started
Understanding strokes and fills
Creating shapes
Making selections
Editing shapes
Using variable-width strokes
Organizing your drawing
Using brushes
Creating curves
Using brush mode options
About symbols
Creating symbols
Managing symbol instances
Using gradient fills
Using transparency to create depth
Applying filters and color effects
Creating and editing text
Aligning and distributing objects
Sharing your final project
Collaborating via the Assets panel
Animating Symbols with Classic Tweens
Getting started
About animation
Understanding the project file
Animating position
Changing the pacing and timing
Animating transparency
Animating filters
Animating transformations
Editing multiple frames
Creating a path for motion
Easing
Creating nested animations
Adding a 3D title
Exporting your final movie
Layer Parenting and Character Animation
Getting started
Layer parenting
Tweening instances in connected layers
Graphic symbols for lip-syncing dialogue
- Level 2 -
Animating with Modern Rigging
Getting started
What is modern rigging?
Using the Asset Warp tool
Editing your rig
Organizing warped assets
Editing warped assets
Rigs with branching joints
Warp options
Propagating rig edits
Single joints
Using Flexi bones
Making envelope deformations
Animating Symbols with Motion Tweens
Getting started
Understanding the project file
About motion tweens
Editing the path of motion
About the Motion Editor
Viewing options for the Motion Editor
Adding complex eases
Animating the Camera
Animating camera moves
Getting started
Using the camera
Attaching layers to the camera for fixed graphics
Exporting your final movie
Animating Shapes and Using Masks
Getting started
Animating shapes
Understanding the project file
Creating a shape tween
Changing the pace
Adding more shape tweens
Creating a looping animation
Using shape hints
Previewing animations with onion skinning
Animating color
Creating and using masks
Animating the mask and masked layers
Easing a shape tween
Inverse Kinematics with Bones
Getting started
Character animation with inverse kinematics
Creating the pedaling cycle
Disabling and constraining joints
Adding poses
Inverse kinematics with shapes
Simulating physics with springiness
Tweening automatic rotations
Rig mapping
Creating Interactive Navigation
Getting started
About interactive movies
ActionScript and JavaScript
Creating buttons
Preparing the timeline
Creating destination keyframes
Navigating the Actions panel
Adding JavaScript interactivity with the Actions panel wizard
Creating the “Shop now” button
Playing animation at the destination
Animated buttons
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