2D Animation Corporate Training Program for Employees

Name: 2D Animation Training
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Equip your creative, marketing, and content teams to plan, animate, and deliver polished 2D animation in-house through Edstellar's instructor-led, fully customized 2D Animation training, delivered onsite or online worldwide.

Duration

40 - 48 hrs

Delivery Type

Instructor-led Group Training
(Virtual / On-site / Off-site)

Training Available in

10 Languages

Multiple Locations

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Build In-House Animation Talent Your Brand Relies On

2D Animation is the craft of creating movement in a two-dimensional space, bringing characters, objects, and ideas to life frame by frame through principles like timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and storytelling. For modern organizations, it powers explainer videos, e-learning, product demos, marketing campaigns, and brand content that audiences actually watch and remember.

As brands compete for attention with short-form video and visual storytelling, this program helps your teams produce polished 2D animation in-house, faster and at lower cost than outsourcing every asset. Empower your people with expert-led on-site, off-site, and virtual sessions delivered by Edstellar, a premier corporate training provider serving organizations worldwide in-person and virtually across popular languages. Built around your goals, the program turns 2D animation skills into lasting capabilities that lift performance across your design, marketing, and content teams.

By the end of the program, your team can plan, storyboard, animate, and deliver finished 2D sequences that match your brand and message. The result is faster content production, less dependence on external studios, and a creative team that can turn briefs into engaging animated assets on schedule and on budget.

Get Customized Expert-led Training for Your Teams

Customized Training Delivery

Scale Your Training: Small to Large Teams

In-person Onsite, Live Virtual or Hybrid Training Modes

Plan from 2000+ Industry-ready Training Programs

Experience Hands-On Learning from Industry Experts

Delivery Capability Across 100+ Countries & 10+ Languages

Skills Your Employees Will Gain

These are the core, hands-on capabilities your team builds during the program.

Character Design
Character Design is the art of creating unique, visually appealing characters for various media. This skill is important for roles in animation, gaming, and storytelling, as it shapes audience connection and engagement.
Storyboarding
Storyboarding is the process of creating visual representations of scenes to plan narratives effectively. This skill is important for roles in filmmaking, animation, and marketing, as it helps convey ideas clearly and streamline production.
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Frame-by-Frame Animation is the technique of creating motion by displaying a series of individual frames. This skill is important for animators and game designers, as it enhances storytelling and visual appeal.
Timing and Spacing
Timing And Spacing refer to the ability to execute actions at the right moment and maintain appropriate intervals. This skill is important for roles in performing arts, sports, and project management, as it ensures coordination, enhances performance, and optimizes workflow.
Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics is the art of creating animated visual content using graphic design principles. This skill is important for roles in marketing, advertising, and media, as it enhances storytelling and engages audiences effectively.
Lip Syncing
Lip Syncing is the art of matching spoken dialogue with mouth movements in performance. This skill is important for voice actors and performers to enhance character believability.

What Your Team Will Achieve After This Training

After completing Edstellar's 2D Animation training, your team will be able to take a creative brief from concept to a finished, on-brand animated sequence. Key capabilities include:

Apply the core principles of animation, timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and anticipation, to create believable, fluid motion.
Design appealing characters and backgrounds using sound art, composition, and color theory fundamentals.
Build clear storyboards and animatics that turn a brief or script into a planned, watchable sequence.
Produce smooth frame-by-frame and rigged animation using industry-standard 2D tools and workflows.
Add 2D visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics that strengthen the message and brand impact.
Troubleshoot common production issues and deliver export-ready animation that meets deadlines and quality standards.

Topics & Program Outline

The curriculum is organized into focused modules built by industry experts and delivered virtually or on-premise. Interactive sessions reflect the evolving demands of the workplace, keeping the learning both relevant and practical.

Principles of Animation

Core Principles
- The twelve principles of animation and why they matter at work
- Timing, spacing, and ease in, ease out
- Squash and stretch, anticipation, and follow-through
- Staging and the readability of motion
- Creating weight, balance, and believable movement

Art and Design Foundations

Drawing and Design
- Drawing fundamentals: line, shape, and form
- Anatomy, perspective, and proportion for animators
- Composition and framing for the screen
- Character and prop design basics
- Building a consistent, on-brand visual style

Color Theory and Visual Impact

Color and Look
- Color models, palettes, and harmony
- Using color to set mood and direct the viewer's attention
- Lighting and shading techniques in 2D
- Brand-aligned color and style guides
- Keeping color and look consistent across scenes and assets

Storyboarding and Pre-Production

Planning the Sequence
- Translating a brief or script into a clear story
- Storyboarding shots, framing, and visual flow
- Building animatics and timing the sequence
- Planning scenes, assets, and reusable elements
- Production planning and asset management

Animation Production and Workflows

Producing Animation
- Frame-by-frame and pose-to-pose techniques
- Rigging and cut-out animation methods
- Working with layers, keyframes, and timelines in 2D software
- Lip sync, walk cycles, and character motion
- Collaborative production pipelines for teams

2D Effects, Compositing, and Delivery

Effects and Delivery
- Adding 2D special effects and motion graphics
- Transitions, camera moves, and dynamic sequences
- Compositing layers and integrating sound
- Troubleshooting common production issues
- Exporting and delivering for web, social, and presentations

Who Should Attend?

This program suits professionals at many levels across the organization, including:

Graphic Designers
Web Developers
Content Creators
Web Designers
Video Editors
Game Developers
Digital Marketers
Visual Effects Artists
Multimedia Artists
Aspiring Animators
Social Media Influencers
Managers

What are the Prerequisites?

A basic understanding of anatomy, perspective, and movement, along with some familiarity with animation theory and history, helps your team get the most from this program. No advanced software mastery is required, trainers tailor the starting point to your team's current skill level, and sessions can be scoped from foundational drawing and motion principles to advanced production and effects depending on your goals.

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Delivering Training for Organizations across 100 Countries and 10+ Languages

Choose the Format That Fits Your Team

We design training your teams actually engage with, and deliver it the way that suits you best. Through a vetted global trainer network, Edstellar runs sessions in 10+ languages with consistent quality anywhere.

Virtual / online: expert-led live sessions delivered anywhere, with consistency and easy scheduling.

We deliver anywhere worldwide

Standardized content for consistent outcomes

Join from own workspace, no travel

We scale to large groups across sites

Interactive tools keep remote learners engaged

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On-site (in-house): immersive, instructor-led learning at your office.

Our trainers run face-to-face at your office

We tailor setup/content to your workplace and tools

Group exercises drive collaboration

Live demos + hands-on practice

Direct trainer access to clarify doubts

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Off-site: focused, instructor-led group learning away from everyday workplace distractions.

We host your teams at a venue of your preferred choice

Built-in group activities for bonding

Full uninterrupted schedule for focus/retention

Boosts morale and signals commitment

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What Sets Edstellar Apart

Experienced Trainers

Our trainers are drawn from a vetted global network and bring years of industry expertise, keeping every session practical and impactful.

Proven Quality

With a strong global track record, Edstellar is known for quality and engaging delivery.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our programs are built by experts to match the demands of today's industry.

Fully Customizable

Every program can be tailored to your organization's goals.

Comprehensive Support

We provide pre- and post-session support for a complete learning experience.

Global Multi-Location & Multilingual Training Delivery

We deliver in multiple languages to support diverse global teams.

Hear from Organizations We've Trained

"Edstellar's onsite 2D Animation training transformed how our marketing team creates content. We now produce explainer videos and social animations in-house, and our outsourcing costs have dropped sharply."

Rachel Tan

Head of Brand,

Consumer Technology Company

"The program was fully customized to our e-learning team. Within weeks our designers were animating course modules that learners actually engage with, and our completion rates improved."

Daniel Mwangi

L&D Manager,

Global Education Provider

"We ran the virtual sessions across our distributed creative team. Trainers covered everything from animation principles to 2D effects, and the storyboarding module alone made our production far more efficient."

Sofia Marchetti

Creative Director,

Digital Media Agency

"Our studio needed to standardize animation quality across projects. The hands-on, principle-first approach gave our artists a shared workflow, and our delivery timelines are now far more predictable."

Aaron Williams

Production Lead,

Animation and Gaming Studio

Recognition That Motivates Your Team

Upon successful completion of the training course offered by Edstellar, employees receive a course completion certificate, symbolizing their dedication to ongoing learning and professional development.

This certificate validates the employee's acquired skills and is a powerful motivator, inspiring them to enhance their expertise further and contribute effectively to organizational success.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2D animation and what is this training about?

2D animation is the craft of creating movement in a two-dimensional space, bringing characters, objects, and ideas to life frame by frame. This instructor-led training teaches your team the principles, design, storyboarding, production, and effects needed to create polished, on-brand animation in-house.

Who should attend this 2D Animation training?

It suits design, marketing, content, e-learning, and creative-production teams who want to build in-house animation capability. It fits both newer designers and experienced creatives looking to add motion and animation skills, with no advanced prerequisites.

What are the prerequisites?

A basic understanding of anatomy, perspective, and movement, plus some familiarity with animation theory, helps. No advanced software mastery is required, and trainers tailor the starting point to your team's level.

How long is the training and what is the format?

The program typically runs 40 to 48 hours, instructor-led, delivered onsite or virtually, and is fully customizable to your team's schedule, tools, and project goals.

Is the training customizable to our organization?

Yes. Content, tools, examples, and projects are tailored to your industry, brand style, and the kinds of animation your team needs to produce, from explainer videos to e-learning and marketing content.

Which tools and software does the training cover?

Sessions focus on industry-standard 2D animation workflows and can be aligned to the tools your team uses, such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or After Effects for motion graphics, based on your environment.

Will the team work on hands-on projects?

Yes. Every module includes practical exercises and production work, so your team applies principles, design, storyboarding, animation, and effects to realistic, brand-relevant briefs.

Can the training be delivered onsite and online?

Yes. Edstellar delivers this program onsite at your offices, offsite, or virtually, in multiple languages, so the format fits your team's location and schedule.

Do participants receive certification?

Participants receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, and the program builds practical, portfolio-ready animation skills your team can apply to real production work.

How do we get started or request a quote?

Contact Edstellar for a tailored proposal, and we will scope the curriculum, duration, tools, and delivery format to your team's goals and content-production needs.

2D Animation Corporate Training Program for Employees

Build In-House Animation Talent Your Brand Relies On

Skills Your Employees Will Gain

What Your Team Will Achieve After This Training

Topics & Program Outline

Principles of Animation

Art and Design Foundations

Color Theory and Visual Impact

Storyboarding and Pre-Production

Animation Production and Workflows

2D Effects, Compositing, and Delivery

Who Should Attend?

What are the Prerequisites?

Choose the Format That Fits Your Team

Get a Proposal Shaped to Your Needs

What Sets Edstellar Apart

Experienced Trainers

Proven Quality

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Fully Customizable

Comprehensive Support

Global Multi-Location & Multilingual Training Delivery

Hear from Organizations We've Trained

Recognition That Motivates Your Team

Frequently Asked Questions

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