# Graphic Design Certificate (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview Master essential graphic design tools and creative processes while building a portfolio that highlights your skills. Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, explore design theory and visual principles, and create branding and marketing projects that showcase your ability to produce professional, industry-ready work. ## What you'll learn - Retouch photos and create graphics with Adobe Photoshop - Create page layouts with text and images with Adobe InDesign - Create vector graphics such as logos and icons with Adobe Illustrator - Understand graphic design concepts and processes - Learn about the elements of design - Develop and expand your graphic design portfolio - Learn how to speak about your work, and how to evaluate and incorporate critiques - Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual - Upload your work to Adobe Portfolio (included with your Creative Cloud membership) to create your portfolio website ## Curriculum 1. **Adobe InDesign Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 5. **Graphic Design Capstone Project ** 6. **AI for Graphic Design (Self-Paced)** ## FAQ ### Who is the target audience for this course? This certificate program is for anyone who wants to learn design apps (such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), develop graphic design skills (learn about color, composition, etc.), and start building their design portfolio. It’s a good fit for: Those who want to get started as a Graphic Designer. Anyone who needs to create graphics or marketing materials for businesses. Business owners, people in marketing, or anyone in a company that works with the creation of marketing materials can benefit from design skills, as it removes the need to hire outside design firms and offers more creative control. Beginning designers who want to round out their technical skills (by getting better with the design apps) and improve their graphic design skills. Designers who have been away from the design field for a while and want to get back to being hands-on with the design apps, update their skills, and create an updated portfolio of design work. ### Does this certificate include job support? In addition to 132 hours of interactive training, you will receive eight 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). ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or student financing. Learn more in the Tuition section above. ### How long do I have access to the course materials? This program is available for 150 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 150 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 6 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Extensive video training resources to support your learning journey Access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (4 months) during your training Adobe Certified Professional Exam in Photoshop Flexibility to customize your learning with an additional elective course Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Valuable 1-on-1 mentoring sessions outside of class to address your specific needs and career goals Comprehensive learning materials including proprietary workbooks developed by industry experts A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program. ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $2995 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.