Use this as a guide for what order to take my 19 classes in. It's like a create-your-own-adventure curriculum for learning motion design in After Effects!
Any of these classes can be a great starting point, depending on if you want to jump right into animation, or if you want to learn how to create graphics to animate.
Learn how to create graphics to animate, or skip this section to jump right into animation.
These classes are for complete beginners. Complete at least one.
A complete workflow.

Create then Animate:
Add After Effects to your workflow.
Reusable Motion Graphics for Video:
These are optional, but you’re going to need to practice somehow! Take in any order.
The skills and techniques covered in this class are foundational for good animation.
Optional, but recommended!
Either (or both) character classes are great intros into character animation.
These classes will help you become a more efficient motion designer. Take all that interest you, in any order.