OPEN Certified
Training Course

Case Study | Motion Graphic

OPEN (Online Physical Education Network) is a part of Varsity University, Varsity Brands’ educational ecosystem. OPEN creates free curriculum resources for the physical education community. In 2024, OPEN launched the OPEN Certified Teacher Training Course. This on-demand course enables physical education teachers to become OPEN Certified.


The Challenge

Improve the Quality of the Course

When OPEN was creating its first certification course, it had a structure for the course established (40 videos of varying lengths), but the videos were just Zoom recordings. Since this was an official certification, they needed it to be more engaging and digestible than simple headshot recordings. They also needed it to look more like an official certification course.


The Process

Creating Structured Layouts

The first step was to understand their current branding and visual elements through discussion with their team and my own research. I then created templates for any sections that would be repeated across multiple videos: title cards, introductions, and the main presentation/discussion sections. The layout added more structure to the videos which keeps teachers focused on the speaker and the animated bullet points guide the viewer’s attention to important information. I then created a draft of one video and discussed the direction with the client to ensure it felt aligned with their brand and goals. Once this direction was approved, I used the templates to edit all the different videos making adjustments to the layout when necessary. Using the same templated layout for the whole course also adds consistency across every video, giving the course a more professional appearance.


The Result

2,000+ Downloads & Testimonials

As of September 2025, the OPEN Certified Teacher Training Course has been available for just over a year and has received 2,000 downloads/views/purchases and many positive testimonials from teachers who have taken the course. This was a large scale project that pushed me to improve my motion graphic workflow, create project-specific templates, and streamline my project organization, skills I now bring to every future project.

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