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Bespoke Adobe Animate CC - 2 Day Introduction training



Learn the fundamentals of Animate as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the new leading interactive-design program. We will show you how to draw and animate your own graphics. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in creating enhanced web output.
- Private Training
- Bespoke Course Content
- Online & Onsite courses
- Date(s) arranged to suit
This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Adobe Animate CC training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Bespoke Animate CC - 2 Day Introduction Overview
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe Animate CC. We will help you understand how this new industry-leading program takes interactive design to a new level. We will guide you in learning the work area and the best practices for creating animated content with different export options. Plus, you will get the hands-on experience you need to create your own projects.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Animate environment
- Import and create graphics
- Draw using the built-in tools
- Create and use symbols
- Animate shapes
- Import audio and video
- Add simple interactivity through Script Assist and Behaviours
- Publish in several formats
Our goal is for you to be able to create simple visual projects that are ready to use for the web.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Bespoke Animate CC - 2 Day Introduction Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Getting to know Animate- Adobe Animate Workspace
- The Tools panel
- Working with Panels
- Panel Dock
- Libraries
- Setting Preferences
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Working with the Stage
- Resizing Stage and Content
- Using Guides, Rulers, and Grids
- Using the Timeline
- Using Layers
- Importing Native Photoshop and Illustrator Files
- Copying and Moving Content
- Undoing, Redoing
- History in Animate
- Drawing in Animate
- Using Vector Graphics
- Using Bitmap Graphics
- Merge Drawing Mode
- Object Drawing Mode
- Drawing Primitive Shapes
- Creating Overlapping Shapes
- Adding Colour
- Strokes and Fills
- Gradients
- Lines
- Arranging Objects
- Transforming Objects
- Using Text in Animate
- Working with Fonts
- Using Typekit Web Fonts
- Using Leading
- What Symbols are and how they work
- What Symbols’ Instances are
- Movie Clip Symbols
- Graphic Symbols
- Button Symbols
- Creating Symbols
- Converting Content to Symbols
- Swapping Content
- Editing Symbols
- Editing Instances
- Working with Library
- Shape Tweens
- Classic Tweens
- Motion Tweens
- Motion Presets
- Frame-by-Frame Animation
- Working with Frame Rates
- Frames and Keyframes
- Keyframes and Blank Keyframes
- Orient to Path
- Masks
- Motion Guides
- Easing
- Nested Timelines
- Using Onion Skinning
- Previewing Animations
- Using JavaScript in Animate
- Using ActionScript 3.0 in Animate
- Frame Labels
- Using Code Snippets
- Adding Code Snippets to Objects
- Working with Buttons
- Making Movie Clips into Buttons
- Buttons States
- Editing Buttons
- Testing Buttons
- Exporting from Animate
- Publishing from Animate
- Differences between Exporting and Publishing
- Exporting as SWF
- Exporting for HTML5
- Exporting Formats
- Publishing Preview
- Publish Settings
- Adding Flash Player Detection
- Publishing HTML5 to InDesign, MUSE and Dreamweaver
- Create responsive animations
- Add a pre-loader to your HTML5 animation
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
What's Included
The following are provided for your best experience on this bespoke course:
- Tailored course content arranged around your requirements
- Flexible dates to suit your desired timeframe
- Course location either at our training centres or onsite at your premises.
- Adobe Certified Instructor to ensure quality tuition.
- All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems (not onsite)
- Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
- 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
- Adobe Authorised training Certificate for your successful completion of the course
- Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Greggs (not onsite)
- Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits (not onsite)
Normal daily course times run between 10am and 5pm however we can offer flexibility for this bespoke course should your time requirements vary.
Included with our Flash courses is the Flash Visual Quickstart Guide provided for free to use as a post course reference resource. This is a full 300+ page manual to supplement the content covered during the course.
Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.
After your Adobe class with XChange Training you will receive our official Adobe Authorised Training Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the Adobe Certified Flash course.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Training Location Options
This course is offered for your convenience either at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow or onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.
The location details of our bespoke training centres are shown below:
LONDON
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BH
St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
MANCHESTER
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2AP
Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
GLASGOW
Centrum Business Centre
38 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DX
The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
Courses are run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Bespoke Course Enquiry
If you are considering this Adobe Animate CC Course but would like further information simply send us your query quickly & easily with the form below. Whether you would like to check date availability, pricing, course suitability or just need further information about a course send us your query and we will get you a swift reply, usually within 2 business hours!
If you would prefer to check course details by phone please call us on 0345 363 1130.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Scheduled Adobe Animate Training Courses
Adobe Animate CC Courses
Adobe Animate CC Introduction 2 Days - Online
Adobe Animate CC Introduction 2 Days - London
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Testimonials
Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Trainer was extremely well prepared and thought out our training needs well. Moved at a great pace, not too slow but at the same time willing to stop and take a breather if needed.
Murray Ziervogel, BGL Group, Adobe Animate - One Day Advanced
This was an excellent course and I feel it's really added more to my general skill-set. I can't wait to get started and creating. Many thanks!!!
Peter Songi, RIBA Enterprises, Animate Introduction - Two Days
The course was set at the right pace. The course instructor was very approachable, friendly, patient. Overall a good course.
Jayne Edwards, Liverpool City Council, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Excellent course that was delivered at a good pace and very easy to understand and apply.
David Cunningham, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Really enjoyed the course feel I've learned significant amount in order to be able to put my news skills in to practice - thanks!
Esther Lazenby, Liverpool City Council, Animate Introduction - Two Days
Exactly what I was hoping for - thank you.
Lorraine Esh, Abbey Capital, Adobe LiveCycle - 1 Day Designer Introduction
Very good trainer - easy going approach worked well - plus free reference guide to take away also a bonus. Would definitely recommend XChange Training
Peter Beatty, Arts Council England
The course was very well planned and easy to understand and follow. I feel I have a good knowledge on how to to use HTML and CSS in my role.
Melissa Epsley, ITC, HTML & CSS - 2 Day Introduction
Knowledgeable and inclusive instruction. Excellent course
Perry Hailey, Gatwick Airport, HTML5 & CSS3 - 2 Day Introduction
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £949
- 2 delegates: £1049
- 3 delegates: £1149
- 4 delegates: £1249
- 5 delegates: £1299
- 6 delegates: £1349
- 7 delegates: £1399
- 8 delegates: £1449

Excellent training location and resources. My third course at XChange in Manchester and I can't wait to come back for more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend XChange to friends and colleagues, and have done so on many occasions.
Eddie Allen, South Liverpool Homes, Animate Introduction - Two Days