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45-question assessment to place a learner in Adobe After Effects and recommend the right training modules.

This assessment measures knowledge and produces a practical diagnostic. Modules are recommended after the test; they are not an offer of paid courses.

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What is assessed

Questions about practical workplace skills

The test covers different areas of the software, including beginner, intermediate and advanced questions. The score and skill-area breakdown help reveal strengths and topics to revisit.

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Assessment learning framework

Modules that may appear in your recommended plan

The topics below form the recommendation framework associated with this assessment. The system selects priorities using individual answers and proposes a plan to use independently with a provider of your choice. We do not deliver these courses through this website.

Topic M01

Interface, compositions and project organization

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Interface, compositions and project organization • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Interface, compositions and project organization • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Interface, compositions and project organization

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Interface, compositions and project organization
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Interface, compositions and project organization
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Interface, compositions and project organization
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Interface, compositions and project organization
Diagnose common errors related to Interface, compositions and project organization

3 h

Topic M02

Keyframes and animation principles

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Keyframes and animation principles • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Keyframes and animation principles • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Keyframes and animation principles

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Keyframes and animation principles
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Keyframes and animation principles
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Keyframes and animation principles
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Keyframes and animation principles
Diagnose common errors related to Keyframes and animation principles

3 h

Topic M03

Text animation and kinetic typography

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Text animation and kinetic typography • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Text animation and kinetic typography • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Text animation and kinetic typography

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Text animation and kinetic typography
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Text animation and kinetic typography
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Text animation and kinetic typography
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Text animation and kinetic typography
Diagnose common errors related to Text animation and kinetic typography

3 h

Topic M04

Shape layers and motion design

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Shape layers and motion design • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Shape layers and motion design • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Shape layers and motion design

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Shape layers and motion design
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Shape layers and motion design
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Shape layers and motion design
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Shape layers and motion design
Diagnose common errors related to Shape layers and motion design

3 h

Topic M05

Masks, mattes and rotoscoping

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Masks, mattes and rotoscoping • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Masks, mattes and rotoscoping • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Masks, mattes and rotoscoping

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Masks, mattes and rotoscoping
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Masks, mattes and rotoscoping
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Masks, mattes and rotoscoping
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Masks, mattes and rotoscoping
Diagnose common errors related to Masks, mattes and rotoscoping

3 h

Topic M06

Tracking, stabilization and replacement

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Tracking, stabilization and replacement • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Tracking, stabilization and replacement • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Tracking, stabilization and replacement

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Tracking, stabilization and replacement
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Tracking, stabilization and replacement
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Tracking, stabilization and replacement
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Tracking, stabilization and replacement
Diagnose common errors related to Tracking, stabilization and replacement

3 h

Topic M07

Compositing, keying and integration

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Compositing, keying and integration • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Compositing, keying and integration • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Compositing, keying and integration

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Compositing, keying and integration
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Compositing, keying and integration
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Compositing, keying and integration
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Compositing, keying and integration
Diagnose common errors related to Compositing, keying and integration

3 h

Topic M08

Expressions, controllers and rigging

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Expressions, controllers and rigging • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Expressions, controllers and rigging • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Expressions, controllers and rigging

Identify the main tools and concepts used in Expressions, controllers and rigging
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving Expressions, controllers and rigging
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in Expressions, controllers and rigging
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in Expressions, controllers and rigging
Diagnose common errors related to Expressions, controllers and rigging

3 h

Topic M09

3D space, cameras and lighting

Identify the main tools and concepts used in 3D space, cameras and lighting • Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving 3D space, cameras and lighting • Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in 3D space, cameras and lighting

Identify the main tools and concepts used in 3D space, cameras and lighting
Choose an appropriate workflow for a task involving 3D space, cameras and lighting
Configure files, settings and resources for reliable work in 3D space, cameras and lighting
Apply structured, non-destructive and repeatable methods in 3D space, cameras and lighting
Diagnose common errors related to 3D space, cameras and lighting

3 h

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