Our Maya Training Courses
Choose the course that fits your goals. All training is tailored to your level and real-world projects.
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Why Learn Maya?
Autodesk Maya is the industry standard for 3D animation and visual effects. It's used by film, TV and game studios to model, rig and animate characters and worlds, and it's one of the most valuable skills for a career in 3D.
Industry-standard 3D
Used by leading film, TV and game studios.
Arnold rendering
Professional lighting and photoreal renders.
Modelling & texturing
Clean models, UVs and realistic materials.
Career-focused skills
Build a strong animation portfolio.
Character animation
Rigging, posing, walk cycles and performance.
Certificate provided
Receive a certificate on course completion.
Who Should Attend?
✓ Beginners with no prior 3D experience
✓ Aspiring animators and VFX artists
✓ Game artists and 3D modellers
✓ Motion designers and filmmakers adding 3D
✓ Students building an animation or games portfolio
What You'll Learn on Our Maya Courses
Our practical Maya training method ensures you get the most from every session.
1
Understand your goals
We discuss your needs, your Maya experience and the work you want to produce.
2
Learn step-by-step
Follow a structured Maya plan with practical exercises to help you improve.
3
Work on real projects
Apply your skills to real animation and 3D projects or your own project.
4
Get ongoing support
Ask questions after your Maya course and keep your learning materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya used for?
Autodesk Maya is professional 3D software used for 3D modelling, animation, rigging, visual effects and rendering. It is the industry standard for character animation and is widely used in film, TV, games and motion design.
Is Maya suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Our Maya training includes options for complete beginners as well as intermediate and advanced users. Beginners start with the interface, navigation and core modelling tools before progressing to texturing, rigging, character animation and rendering with Arnold.
Do I need previous 3D experience?
No previous 3D experience is required for beginner-level training. If you already have experience with Maya or another 3D package, your training can focus on the areas you want to improve rather than starting from the beginning. LDTC training is personalised and project-focused.
What will I learn on a Maya course?
Depending on the course you choose, you can learn 3D modelling, UVs and texturing, materials, lighting, cameras, rigging, character animation and rendering. LDTC also offers specialist courses such as V-Ray for Maya and Maya evening training.
Should I learn Maya or 3ds Max?
Maya is the industry standard for character animation, film and visual effects, while 3ds Max is popular for architectural visualisation and games. If you're not sure which is right for you, we can advise you based on your goals and the work you want to produce.
Can I learn Maya on a Mac?
Yes. Maya runs on both Windows and macOS. For in-person training, suitable computers are provided at the training centre. For live online training, you will be able to access control to our screen and use the software at the same time as us.
What support will I receive after my Maya training?
Current Maya training includes lifetime email support, and LDTC states that students can keep their work files and lesson recordings for future revision. LDTC also highlights handouts and supporting course documents.
Will I receive a certificate after my Maya course?
Yes. Course completion includes a certificate, and LDTC also provides additional support depending on the course, including lesson materials and ongoing email support.
What Our Students Say
"I had a great time learning the basics of how to use Maya and was left with plenty of resources to help practise afterwards. Was really interesting and helpful."
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Hannah Eccles
"Great educative experience! In 2 days, I learnt exactly what I needed to start working on my own on the huge and intimidating software Maya."
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Adrien Mantes
"It was worth every penny and then some! I took the 20 hour course on Autodesk Maya, and it was such a valuable learning experience."
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Will Drohan Griffith
