Gain the skills needed to excel in digital design by mastering industry-standard tools and design techniques. This program equips you with the technical expertise and creative confidence to craft modern, professional designs for both digital and print media, setting the stage for a successful career in the design field.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.
Unit 1 18 Hours
Learn how to design professional page layouts using Adobe InDesign, working with text, images, and multiple pages. This course covers essential tools, styles, and advanced techniques for creating books, magazines, and advertisements.
Unit 2 18 Hours
Learn how to retouch and enhance photos, create graphics, and work with layers, masks, and filters in Adobe Photoshop. This course covers essential tools and techniques for color correction, image compositing, and preparing files for web, video, and print.
Unit 3 18 Hours
Learn how to create and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator, from basic shapes to advanced design techniques. This course covers essential tools like the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more—perfect for designing logos, icons, patterns, and packaging.
Unit 4 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio. This course covers key design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques, preparing you to create logos, posters, book covers, and digital assets.
Unit 5 12 Hours
Learn how to design and prototype user interfaces with Figma, the industry-leading tool for UI/UX design. This course covers essential skills, including working with components, auto layout, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.
Unit 6 30 Hours
Master the fundamentals of UI design and build a portfolio of professional projects in this hands-on course. Learn best practices for designing websites and mobile apps, from wireframing to visual design concepts.
Unit 7 0 hours
Throughout this program, you will complete a capstone project to showcase in your portfolio:
See examples of graphic design capstone projects from students.
Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
Bonus 12 Hours
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming graphic design with hands-on projects that integrate tools like Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, and ChatGPT. Learn to streamline creative workflows, enhance visual assets, and build cohesive brand packages using cutting-edge AI platforms.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
We are proud to have been awarded among the Best UI/UX Design Bootcamps by Forbes Advisor for our Digital Design Certificate.
Noble Desktop certificates and Dan Rodney (as well as others) were a critical element contributing to my success and career trajectory. In both my academic and professional life. I couldn’t have gotten where I have, the honor of teaching such talented tech and design wizards, as I do now at the illustrious and cutting edge universities, had I not made sure to train with the best of the best in real time.
Assistant Professor, Touro College & University System
The InDesign Bootcamp was incredibly valuable and really immerses you in the software so you feel comfortable and confident each time you use it. I had barely any InDesign experience before taking this class, and I came out of it with a solid foundation of how to incorporate it into my work and create materials I can be proud of.
I learned a lot from Christophe, especially because he explained the lessons in a real-world context with many examples. He went beyond just teaching the tool and its functions.
I had some knowledge of InDesign and was a little worried about how much would be applicable, but it exceeded my expectations. And I really enjoyed the instructor.
Noble Desktop is absolutely worth the money. The instructor was very knowledgeable and the support materials were very helpful.
This is a terrific, intensive introduction to Photoshop. The course instructor is responsive, and you can hold onto recordings of the class for 90 days to review your problem areas until your heart's content.
I discovered this certificate program online, and after discussing it with my employer and comparing it to other graphic design programs, we decided this was the right fit, and I’m so glad we did. It fit seamlessly with my 8-to-5 job, and there was plenty of support available for virtual learners. While some may treat it as a simple way to earn a certificate, those who truly engage, participate, and put in the effort will find it to be a low-stress, highly rewarding experience with plenty of meaningful takeaways.
Thank you so much for the experience! I can’t speak highly enough of Eugenio and everything he taught!
Eugenio is an outstanding instructor.
Awesome class. The instructor was professional, well-articulated, calm, and personable.
This class packed a lot into a short amount of time, but the material made it easy to keep up with! The class was fun and engaging, and I enjoyed the material we got to create!
Eugenio was amazing. If I enroll in another class, I would want to take his course. He was very patient and clearly explained the process.
Eugenio was a great instructor, a very good communicator, and very helpful.
Eugenio was incredible! The class was fast-paced but never felt rushed. He was very patient with any questions and explained things very well, including the how and why on how to use certain elements. It was a great experience and very seamless to log on online.
Eugenio was a great instructor and took time to answer questions for students of all different levels.
I really enjoyed this class and feel like I learned so much! Eugenio is outstanding!
Eugenio is a phenomenal teacher. He is very thorough and helpful. Definitely recommend this course.
Amazing course! Definitely recommend
The materials were great, and I liked the opportunity to practice in class.
My overall experience was very positive. It felt intensive at times, but that’s the nature of two consecutive 6-hour sessions, and no time was wasted.
Dan did such an amazing job of delivering the content in an engaging way. You could tell he didn't want to just get through the lessons; he really wanted us to understand the features and functions of Figma.
Eugenio is very calm and personable. This was my first class in the graphic design course, and he took his time and went through each exercise slowly and clearly. He made sure the class understood and didn't have any issues.
I had a great experience! I use Figma every day at work and am self-taught in the program This was awesome for filling in some gaps in my Figma knowledge! The instructor was great, easy to follow, and answered all the important questions!
The class content is useful and gives a broad view of what can be achieved with InDesign. I had a positive experience and look forward to future classes with this instructor. He thoroughly explains assignments and InDesign concepts and shares real-world tips and tricks.
The class was helpful and the instructor did a great job of teaching to both the students in person and online. I had to switch to online due to weather and was relieved it was still easy to follow along.
I have tried in bits and pieces to teach myself InDesign over the years. I am very glad I finally enrolled in this bootcamp! With a live instructor in a small class, this bootcamp is far more effective than any set of instructional videos I've ever plodded through. Your questions are answered in real time (and the instructor is available on email as well), the assignments are wide-ranging, and there is ample opportunity to review recordings and a workbook to boot. I'm not an expert after 3 days, but I have the tools I need to practice and become one.
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Attend this certificate program in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Our instructors are veterans of their field and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 138 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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This program includes several detailed workbooks, available in print or ebook at no additional cost.
Our proprietary workbooks are designed by a team of industry experts and instructional designers, and are updated regularly for the latest features and trends. Learn by completing a variety of real-world projects, and apply your newly-learned skills right away.
We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Here are some projects students created for their portfolios as part of this program.
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
We cover the tools and techniques you need to succeed.
Create page layouts with typography and graphics (for print or PDFs).
Design the UX and UI of digital products such as websites, apps, and more. Build prototypes and visual designs in this design app.
Retouch and color correct photos or design graphics for a wide variety of uses.
Drawing & edit vector graphics such as logos, icons, and much more.
The combination of layout, hierarchy, spacing, typography, color, and more all contribute to creating a beautiful and functional design.
What makes for a good looking User Interface (UI) for websites, app, etc.? The combination of layout, hierarchy, spacing, typography, color, interactivity, and more are all important factors.
What makes for a good webpage? The combination of layout, hierarchy, spacing, typography, color, interactivity, and more are all important factors.
Portfolio websites are how graphic designers show their skills and get hired. Create a collection of your strongest work to show potential clients or employers.
Color theory guides how we apply color to elements in a design. Decisions such as which elements get color, what color, which combinations of colors (color harmony), and more are considered.
Typography is the art of styling text. Type design establishes hierarchy, affects legibility, branding, and includes choosing typefaces, size, line spacing, and much more.
Layout is important for establishing how you look at a design. Sometimes called composition, it’s the design principles of hierarchy, spacing, alignment, and more which affect the appearance and usability of a design.
The suite of Adobe apps used by creative professionals for designing graphics, creating animations, editing videos, and much more.
The Digital Design Certificate is for those seeking to learn industry-standard tools and skills for designing print & web graphics, website interfaces, and other types of modern designs. This program is best suited for:
In addition to 138 hours of interactive training, you will receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf).
We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule.
When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. So if you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. Please keep the following in mind when scheduling:
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or a 12-month financing plan through Climb Credit (no interest or financing fees).
Learn more in the Tuition section above.
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
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Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
