2D Animation with Canva: Create Animated Designs in Three Evenings with Smart Academy
If you’ve ever wanted your social media posts or presentations to stand out, learning animation might seem out of reach—especially if you don’t have a design background. But with the “2D Animation with Canva” course, you can quickly learn how to bring your graphics to life, entirely online, in just three evenings.
This course is offered by the ICT Authority as part of Kenya’s Training 20 Million Citizens initiative, in partnership with ADMI. The course runs as a short live cohort of three evening sessions held online. The September 2026 intake ran from 29 September to 1 October, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM EAT, and new intake dates are announced on the official course page. You’ll join a group of learners, follow along in your own browser, and finish the week with animated designs ready to share.
Learn to Animate with Canva’s Tools
The heart of this course is practical: you’ll use Canva, a popular online design tool, to add movement and effects to your graphics. Over three evenings, the training covers:
- Getting started with Canva and its animation features
- Animating text, elements, and entire pages
- Timing, transitions, and simple motion effects
- Creating animated social media posts and presentations
- Exporting your work as MP4 videos or GIFs
Animation in Canva means making text and images move, fade, pop, or slide, so your audience pays attention. For example, you might animate a title to slide in, add a sparkle effect to a logo, or have an announcement fade onto the screen. The course will show you how to control the timing and sequence of these effects, so your message is clear and engaging.
What You’ll Achieve by the End
By attending all three live sessions, you’ll finish with your own animated designs—ready to post on social media, use in presentations, or share as short videos. The course is hands-on, so you’ll build your projects as you learn, using your own device and browser. There is no mention of a certificate on the course page; the focus is on practical skills and finished work you can use immediately.
For example, imagine a small business owner in Mombasa creating a short animated video to announce a new product on Instagram. After this course, they could design the post in Canva, animate the product image and text, and export it as an eye-catching MP4 to share online.
How to Register for the Course
Signing up is straightforward:
1. Go to the official course page
2. Complete the short registration form. You’ll be asked for basic details, including your county in Kenya.
3. Submit the form to secure your spot.
If you have questions, you can contact the organisers at capacity.dev@ict.go.ke or citizens@icta.go.ke.
Who Can Join This Training?
The course is open to anyone interested in learning 2D animation with Canva. No previous experience in design or animation is required. Everything happens live online, and you’ll use Canva in your browser on your own device. The registration form asks for your county, but the course page does not specify further eligibility requirements.
Quick Answers: FAQ
When does the course run?
Smart Academy runs this course as short live cohorts. The September 2026 intake ran from 29 September to 1 October, Tuesday to Thursday, 5:30–8:00 PM EAT. Check the official course page for the next available dates before registering.
Is there any cost to join?
No, the course is free to attend.
What device do I need?
You’ll need a device with internet access and a browser to use Canva during the live sessions.
Do I need any prior design or animation experience?
No previous experience is needed; the course is suitable for beginners.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
- Smart Academy, “2D Animation with Canva,” https://www.smartacademy.go.ke/2d-animation-with-canva/
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