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Graphic Design Classes Near Me

Find & compare hands-on Graphic Design courses near you or live online. We’ve chosen over 300 of the best Graphic Design courses from the top training providers to help you find the perfect fit.

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Top Graphic Design Courses

Find the perfect Graphic Design class for you. We’ve found 357 courses available in-person or live online with class duration ranging from 2 hours to 50 weeks and pricing ranging from $75 to $19,974.

Graphic Design Certificate Learn The Skills Guarantee™

Learn about design, typography, photo retouching, vector graphics, and much more as you study Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. You’ll explore design concepts in our project-based Graphic Design Bootcamp, where you’ll work on designs for your portfolio to show prospective employers or clients.

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- $2,995
- 72 hours
- Free retake
- Available live online
- 1:1 Mentoring Included
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Noble Desktop Graphic Design Certificate
In this 72-hour certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a graphic designer. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students then learn and put into practice design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, and more. During the program, students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a graphic designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

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Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
- $2,995
- 72 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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Noble Desktop Digital Design Certificate
Become a well-rounded Digital Designer: Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and Visual (UI) Design. Conquer the essential Adobe applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe XD); learn design concepts and theory; and develop several portfolio projects to showcase to employers or clients. This program includes 174 hours of hands-on training and 8 one-one-one mentoring sessions.

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Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
- $7,495
- 174 Hours
- Weekdays or Evenings
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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Noble Desktop Graphic Design Bootcamp
In this 18-hour class, participants will learn about graphic design theory and practices as they work on a variety of design projects and get feedback to maximize design quality. Students will also learn about design theory, composition, typography, color, as well as other design elements. Students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The class includes a free retake and a slide deck with useful info, links, and tips & tricks.

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Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
- $975
- 18 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- Intermediate
- Free Retake
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Noble Desktop Intro to Adobe CC Bootcamp
In this 5-day bootcamp, participants get an introduction to the most popular Adobe Creative Cloud apps. Participants learn the fundamentals of the industry standard applications designers use: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. For each application, you'll practice on real-world exercises and design projects.

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Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
- $1,395
- 30 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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American Graphics Institute Graphic Design Certificate
In our Graphic Design Certificate class, students learn the foundation for graphic design skills, creating illustration, photo retouching, digital and print layouts, and digital tools. The graphic design certificate is available either online or in-person. All certificate courses in both formats are led by live instructors with personalized attention from our instructors and staff.

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Locations:
- Boston
- Live Online
- $3,600
- 90 Hours
- Weekdays
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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ONLC Training Centers Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp
Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp is a 5-day course that allows students to master the core skills needed to work in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. The curriculum is designed for beginners and will cover the fundamentals of Creative Cloud and how to utilize the Creative Cloud panel to later excel with more advanced content.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Boston
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Miami
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- NYC
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Raleigh
- Salt Lake City
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- St. Louis
- Tampa
- Washington, D.C.
- San Jose
- Live Online
- NJ
- Stamford
- Hartford
- Greenville
- Dayton
- Baltimore
- Las Vegas
- Sacramento
- Portland
- Indianapolis
- Jacksonville
- Long Island
- Pittsburgh
- Columbus
- San Antonio
- Riverside
- Orange
- Cincinnati
- Kansas City
- Memphis
- Cleveland
- Fairfax
- Virginia Beach
- Milwaukee
- Oklahoma City
- Richmond
- Providence
- Buffalo
- Birmingham
- Tucson
- Albuquerque
- Fresno
- Baton Rouge
- Knoxville
- Omaha
- Grand Rapids
- Bakersfield
- Worcester
- El Paso
- McAllen
- Boise
- Columbia
- Des Moines
- Albany
- Allentown
+ 68 more
- $1,995
- 5 Days
- Weekdays
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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Noble Desktop Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp
Master Adobe Creative Cloud's top applications for digital designers: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe XD. Learn how to design for print, web, and motion graphics. Hone your skills by working on several design projects.

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Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
- $4,195
- 102 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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Emory Continuing Education Graphic Design Certificate
Move beyond the basics with a 65-hour comprehensive Graphic Design Certificate course. Participants learn how to create eye-catching designs that employers and clients want and customers respond to. The required classes, Graphic Design Foundations, Adobe Illustrator I, Adobe InDesign I, Adobe InDesign II, and Adobe Photoshop I, cover core concepts like composition, typography, and color theory. These classes help students conceptualize solutions so they can design, edit, and refine compelling graphics presentations. Additionally, participants build a peer-reviewed, professional-grade design portfolio which includes both print and digital media.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- $3,475
- 65 Hours
- See provider
- Beginner
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Emory Continuing Education Foundations of Graphic Design
Create attractive websites, posters, greeting cards and more with the skills you acquire in this 4-week graphic design foundations class. Leverage your new abilities for yourself, your family, your church, or your employer. Students learn how to combine typography, color theory, and composition into a cohesive and expressive graphic document. Students also master the intangible tools of the trade, such as creative thinking, problem solving, and effective visual communication. Some participants take this beginner-level class as a stepping stone to a Fundamentals of Graphic Design certificate. Others take it as a standalone course.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- $695
- 13 Hours
- Weekends
- Beginner
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Emory Continuing Education Advanced Graphic Design: Theory & Practice
Build on your graphic design knowledge base with this six-week intermediate course. Through a series of real-world lessons, participants utilize their creative abilities to develop practical solutions. Under the tutelage of an expert instructor, students gain additional skills in every phase of the design process. They develop these skills through both individual work and group design sessions. The end result of this collaborative effort is a professional-grade, peer-reviewed design portfolio. Course prerequisites include foundations of graphic design as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- $795
- 16 Hours
- Evenings
- Intermediate
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Emory Continuing Education Graphic Design Certificate Capstone
Put the finishing touches on your Advanced Graphic Design Certificate program with this 4-week capstone class. Using project-based assignments, participants exercise their creativity and develop a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts. At this level, students master the rules, and they learn when it’s appropriate to bend or break these rules. To prepare their print and digital portfolios, students compare their own work with major commercial artwork before submitting their pieces for peer review. This process allows students to both build their own work and effectively critique the work of others. Course prerequisites are Foundations of Graphic Design, Adobe InDesign I & II, Adobe Photoshop I & II, Adobe Illustrator I & II, and Advanced Graphic Design.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- $795
- 13 Hours
- Evenings
- Advanced
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Ledet Training Adobe Creative Cloud Print 501
Master key aspects of the Adobe Creative Cloud in this three-day, beginner-level, hands-on course. Working with Photoshop, InDesign Illustrator, and Bridge, participants explore topics like imaging, painting, retouching, illustrating, adding color, using drawing tools, building documents, and working with text, styles, and graphics.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- Los Angeles
- Houston
- San Diego
- Washington, D.C.
- Denver
- Chicago
- Live Online
- Boston
- Phoenix
- Portland
- Columbus
- Miami
- Raleigh
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- $1,499
- 3 Days
- Weekdays
- Beginner
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Ledet Training Creative Design Bundle
This intensive fifteen-day course allows participants to master some key Adobe concepts and functions. The Photoshop portion of this eight-course bundle helps participants master raster graphics and create stunning digital art. Students also explore some core Acrobat functions, like viewing, creating, manipulating, printing, and managing PDF files. InDesign, a desktop typesetting and publishing platform, enables users to create physical and digital marketing materials. Finally, in the Illustrator portion of this bundle, students work with vector graphics to design and edit projects.

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Locations:
- Atlanta
- Los Angeles
- Houston
- San Diego
- Washington, D.C.
- Denver
- Chicago
- Live Online
- Boston
- Phoenix
- Portland
- Columbus
- Miami
- Raleigh
+ 9 more
- $5,495
- 15 Days
- Weekdays
- Beginner
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UNLV Continuing Education Print & Graphic Design Certificate Program
This introductory 5-12 month print and graphic design certificate program prepares individuals to succeed in the printing and graphic design industry. Students in the program will learn the basics of working with Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator to create stunning graphics. Students will also learn how to create multi-layer photos and one-page flyers, communicate ideas in print formats, make photo corrections, create basic digital illustrations, and more. With 10 core courses and three electives, students will be able to design the program to meet their print and graphic design career goals.

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Locations:
- Las Vegas
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- 5 Months
- See provider
- Beginner
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American Graphics Institute Creative Cloud Training Class for Print Design
This 1-day program provides students with a comprehensive overview of the use of Adobe Creative Cloud for creating print and digital designs. Students will receive a copy of the Creative Cloud Digital Classroom book, which provides a guide for the class, and a reference for after completing the course. This course provides a survey of the tools used for print design, including InDesign, Photoshop, and more.

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Locations:
- Boston
- Philadelphia
- Live Online
- $1,495
- 3 Days
- Weekdays
- Beginner
- Free Retake
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Graphic Design Topics

When searching for a graphic design course, you want a class that covers graphic design comprehensively, including the industry-standard design applications, graphic design theory, and portfolio development. You can also choose to focus on a specific application within graphic design, including popular apps like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, or related fields like visual design or UX design.

Graphic Design Courses by School

Here are some of the top schools offering Graphic Design training, including American Graphics Institute (21 courses), Noble Desktop (20 courses), and School of Visual Concepts (18 courses).

Noble Desktop

Locations:

NYC
Live Online

Founded in 1990, Noble Desktop offers part-time and full-immersion courses on anything you can think of from design and coding to business. Located in New York City and providing courses both online and in-person, Noble Desktop prides itself on accommodating dynamic courses and bootcamps with hands-on learning, time-tested curriculums, and education from top industry experts.

Noble Desktop’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Graphic Design Certificate
- 72 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- $2,995
- Beginner
- Free Retake
In this 72-hour certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a graphic designer. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students then learn and put into practice design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, and more. During the program, students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a graphic designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Financing: Students can finance their tuition with installment plans, or no-interest student loans via Climb Credit. See terms and conditions.
Go to course at nobledesktop.com
Digital Design Certificate
- 174 Hours
- Weekdays or Evenings
- $7,495
- Beginner
- Free Retake
Become a well-rounded Digital Designer: Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and Visual (UI) Design. Conquer the essential Adobe applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe XD); learn design concepts and theory; and develop several portfolio projects to showcase to employers or clients. This program includes 174 hours of hands-on training and 8 one-one-one mentoring sessions.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Financing: Students can finance their tuition with installment plans, or no-interest student loans via Climb Credit. See terms and conditions.
Go to course at nobledesktop.com
Graphic Design Bootcamp
- 18 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- $975
- Intermediate
- Free Retake
In this 18-hour class, participants will learn about graphic design theory and practices as they work on a variety of design projects and get feedback to maximize design quality. Students will also learn about design theory, composition, typography, color, as well as other design elements. Students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The class includes a free retake and a slide deck with useful info, links, and tips & tricks.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at nobledesktop.com
Intro to Adobe CC Bootcamp
- 30 Hours
- Weekdays, Evenings, or Weekends
- $1,395
- Beginner
- Free Retake
In this 5-day bootcamp, participants get an introduction to the most popular Adobe Creative Cloud apps. Participants learn the fundamentals of the industry standard applications designers use: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. For each application, you'll practice on real-world exercises and design projects.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at nobledesktop.com

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American Graphics Institute

Locations:

NYC
Boston
Philadelphia
Live Online

American Graphics Institute offers both organizations and individuals with professional development training and support for a variety of courses in Adobe applications, graphic design, video editing, and digital marketing. Students can choose from live instructors in classrooms in Boston, Philadelphia, or NYC, and remotely from anywhere.

American Graphics Institute’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Graphic Design Certificate
- 90 Hours
- Weekdays
- $3,600
- Beginner
- Free Retake
In our Graphic Design Certificate class, students learn the foundation for graphic design skills, creating illustration, photo retouching, digital and print layouts, and digital tools. The graphic design certificate is available either online or in-person. All certificate courses in both formats are led by live instructors with personalized attention from our instructors and staff.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at agitraining.com
Creative Cloud Training Class for Print Design
- 3 Days
- Weekdays
- $1,495
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This 1-day program provides students with a comprehensive overview of the use of Adobe Creative Cloud for creating print and digital designs. Students will receive a copy of the Creative Cloud Digital Classroom book, which provides a guide for the class, and a reference for after completing the course. This course provides a survey of the tools used for print design, including InDesign, Photoshop, and more.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at agitraining.com
UX Certificate
- 105 Hours
- Weekdays
- $4,800
- Beginner
- Free Retake
In the UX Certificate program you'll learn how to organize and present information and navigation in an engaging and easy to use way. The course covers the use of UX design tools and is great for those designing on multiple devices. This program starts from the basic principles of UX design and covers UX for mobile devices, rapid prototyping, Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, responsive web design, and more. Students will work in the the tools to learn the skills and start building their UX design portfolio in this project-based certificate program.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at agitraining.com
UX Design Course: UX Design Principles
- 2 Days
- Weekdays
- $695
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This stand-alone UX design course is made for designers, developers, business analysts, and product managers looking to get started with UX design. Students will learn key UX design concepts, start sketching apps or websites, create prototypes and wireframes, and starting user testing in this project-based UX course.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at agitraining.com

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ONLC Training Centers

Locations:

Atlanta
Austin
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
Houston
Los Angeles
Louisville
Miami
Minneapolis
Nashville
NYC
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Raleigh
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Tampa
Washington, D.C.
San Jose
Live Online
NJ
Stamford
Hartford
Greenville
Dayton
Baltimore
Las Vegas
Sacramento
Portland
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Long Island
Pittsburgh
Columbus
San Antonio
Riverside
Orange
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Memphis
Cleveland
Fairfax
Virginia Beach
Milwaukee
Oklahoma City
Richmond
Providence
Buffalo
Birmingham
Tucson
Albuquerque
Fresno
Baton Rouge
Knoxville
Omaha
Grand Rapids
Bakersfield
Worcester
El Paso
McAllen
Boise
Columbia
Des Moines
Albany
Allentown

+ 68 more

ONLC has over 300 training sites and offers courses and certificates in many areas including desktop applications like Adobe, Microsoft Technical like Visual Studio, Server and Security, and Process and Programming like Java and Web Development.

ONLC’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp
- 5 Days
- Weekdays
- $1,995
- Beginner
- Free Retake
Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp is a 5-day course that allows students to master the core skills needed to work in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. The curriculum is designed for beginners and will cover the fundamentals of Creative Cloud and how to utilize the Creative Cloud panel to later excel with more advanced content.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Available online
Go to course at onlc.com
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1
- 2 Days
- Weekdays
- $795
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This introductory Photoshop course is meant to get students comfortable in the Photoshop interface while exercising new core skills in the process. Students can further their journey in mastering Photoshop by being introduced to selection tools, layering, and how to edit masks and channels. This course can help anyone strengthen their core skills and learn retouching, resolution, cropping, and adjusting color and tone.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Available online
Go to course at onlc.com
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2
- 3 Days
- Weekdays
- $1,195
- Advanced
- Free Retake
This 2-day advanced Photoshop course is an builds off the beginner course and has students learning real-world 'tips and tricks.' Students will dive into more advanced concepts inspired by the Level 1 course to continue to build up their Photoshop skills.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Available online
Go to course at onlc.com
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1
- 2 Days
- Weekdays
- $795
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This 2-day introductory Adobe InDesign course is intended for students looking to learn the fundamentals for creating professional looking graphic design projects in various formats. Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid grasp of how to set up documents and pages within InDesign. Students will also learn how to work with various elements in InDesign, like objects, text, typography, styles, as well as best practices around printing and exporting files as PDFs.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Available online
Go to course at onlc.com

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Emory Continuing Education

Locations:

Atlanta

Emory Continuing Education (ECE) offers many programs across various fields including emerging technology, personal enrichment, software, technology, test preparation, and personal studies. They offer most of the courses online and at their Atlanta campus.

Emory’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Graphic Design Certificate
- 65 Hours
- See provider
- $3,475
- Beginner
Move beyond the basics with a 65-hour comprehensive Graphic Design Certificate course. Participants learn how to create eye-catching designs that employers and clients want and customers respond to. The required classes, Graphic Design Foundations, Adobe Illustrator I, Adobe InDesign I, Adobe InDesign II, and Adobe Photoshop I, cover core concepts like composition, typography, and color theory. These classes help students conceptualize solutions so they can design, edit, and refine compelling graphics presentations. Additionally, participants build a peer-reviewed, professional-grade design portfolio which includes both print and digital media.

Go to course at ece.emory.edu
Foundations of Graphic Design
- 13 Hours
- Weekends
- $695
- Beginner
Create attractive websites, posters, greeting cards and more with the skills you acquire in this 4-week graphic design foundations class. Leverage your new abilities for yourself, your family, your church, or your employer. Students learn how to combine typography, color theory, and composition into a cohesive and expressive graphic document. Students also master the intangible tools of the trade, such as creative thinking, problem solving, and effective visual communication. Some participants take this beginner-level class as a stepping stone to a Fundamentals of Graphic Design certificate. Others take it as a standalone course.

Go to course at ece.emory.edu
Advanced Graphic Design: Theory & Practice
- 16 Hours
- Evenings
- $795
- Intermediate
Build on your graphic design knowledge base with this six-week intermediate course. Through a series of real-world lessons, participants utilize their creative abilities to develop practical solutions. Under the tutelage of an expert instructor, students gain additional skills in every phase of the design process. They develop these skills through both individual work and group design sessions. The end result of this collaborative effort is a professional-grade, peer-reviewed design portfolio. Course prerequisites include foundations of graphic design as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Go to course at ece.emory.edu
Graphic Design Certificate Capstone
- 13 Hours
- Evenings
- $795
- Advanced
Put the finishing touches on your Advanced Graphic Design Certificate program with this 4-week capstone class. Using project-based assignments, participants exercise their creativity and develop a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts. At this level, students master the rules, and they learn when it’s appropriate to bend or break these rules. To prepare their print and digital portfolios, students compare their own work with major commercial artwork before submitting their pieces for peer review. This process allows students to both build their own work and effectively critique the work of others. Course prerequisites are Foundations of Graphic Design, Adobe InDesign I & II, Adobe Photoshop I & II, Adobe Illustrator I & II, and Advanced Graphic Design.

Go to course at ece.emory.edu

See all Emory Continuing Education’s Courses

Ledet Training

Locations:

Atlanta
Los Angeles
Houston
San Diego
Washington, D.C.
Denver
Chicago
Live Online
Boston
Phoenix
Portland
Columbus
Miami
Raleigh

+ 9 more

Ledet Training offers graphics and mobile training courses on-site across the U.S. including Washington, Denver, Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale.

Ledet’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Adobe Creative Cloud Print 501
- 3 Days
- Weekdays
- $1,499
- Beginner
Master key aspects of the Adobe Creative Cloud in this three-day, beginner-level, hands-on course. Working with Photoshop, InDesign Illustrator, and Bridge, participants explore topics like imaging, painting, retouching, illustrating, adding color, using drawing tools, building documents, and working with text, styles, and graphics.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Available online
Go to course at ledet.com
Creative Design Bundle
- 15 Days
- Weekdays
- $5,495
- Beginner
This intensive fifteen-day course allows participants to master some key Adobe concepts and functions. The Photoshop portion of this eight-course bundle helps participants master raster graphics and create stunning digital art. Students also explore some core Acrobat functions, like viewing, creating, manipulating, printing, and managing PDF files. InDesign, a desktop typesetting and publishing platform, enables users to create physical and digital marketing materials. Finally, in the Illustrator portion of this bundle, students work with vector graphics to design and edit projects.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Available online
Go to course at ledet.com
Adobe Photoshop 101 - Photoshop Intro
- 2 Days
- Weekdays
- $899
- Beginner
This 2-day program provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe Photoshop. This course teaches students how to leverage Photoshop to create professional-quality images. Students will learn how to customize their Photoshop workspace and use Photoshop’s tools to edit, enhance, and augment graphics. Using Camera RAW and Adobe Bridge will also be included in the curriculum.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Available online
Prerequisite: Novice to intermediate skills in Photoshop
Go to course at ledet.com
Adobe Photoshop 201 - Photoshop Advanced
- 2 Days
- Weekdays
- $899
- Advanced
This 2-day program teaches advanced Adobe Photoshop skills. Using Photoshop’s tools, students will repair photos, work with selections and layers, and create special visual effects. Vector drawing and advanced compositing techniques are also included in the curriculum. Completion of this course will ensure that any professionals working with Adobe Photoshop will be able to unlock the tool’s full capabilities.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Available online
Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced skills in Photoshop
Go to course at ledet.com

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UNLV Continuing Education

Locations:

Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Continuing Education offers web development bootcamps at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Students can develop and practice skills through workshops, classes, seminars, and conferences.

UNLV’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Print & Graphic Design Certificate Program
- 5 Months
- See provider
- See provider
- Beginner
This introductory 5-12 month print and graphic design certificate program prepares individuals to succeed in the printing and graphic design industry. Students in the program will learn the basics of working with Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator to create stunning graphics. Students will also learn how to create multi-layer photos and one-page flyers, communicate ideas in print formats, make photo corrections, create basic digital illustrations, and more. With 10 core courses and three electives, students will be able to design the program to meet their print and graphic design career goals.

Go to course at continuingeducation.unlv.edu

UCLA Extension

Locations:

Los Angeles

UCLA Extension offers numerous specialized programs, certificates, and bootcamps in fields like accounting, finance, design, engineering, health care, real estate, science, and writing. UCLA Extension allows students to choose between online, onsite or a combination of the two.

UCLA Extension’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Design Communication Arts Certificate
- See provider
- See provider
- $12,250
- Beginner
Launch your graphic design career with a 13-class Design Communication Arts certificate program. Self-taught designers, creative people, and design career aficionados enhance their current skills, acquire new ones, and earn a professional certificate. The overall program teaches students basic design concepts and how to effectively use a number of design tools. Instructors also emphasize critical teaching skills and show students how to set themselves apart in a competitive environment. Finally, prior to obtaining their certificates, students have the opportunity to present their work in a portfolio review. The specific course requirements are Portfolio, InDesign, Color Methodologies, Design I: Fundamentals, Design II: Collateral Communication, Design III: Branding, Design IV: Capstone, Photoshop I, Illustrator I, Design Context and History, and Typography. Students may also take two or more electives. Popular choices include Motion Graphics I, II, and III, and User Experience I and II.

Go to course at uclaextension.edu
User Experience Certificate
- See provider
- See provider
- $6,310
- Beginner
Keep users coming back with the skills you learn in this five-class program which leads to a UX (User Experience) certificate. These classes use a multidisciplinary approach to strengthen professional skills which have long been undervalued, such as user research and personas, in both physical and virtual environments. Students with absolutely no background learn to effectively use platforms like Adobe XD, InVision, Sketch, Principle, and Axure in User Experience I: Survey, User Experience II: Iteration, User Experience III: Software, User Experience IV: Applied, and User Experience V: Capstone. Students may choose almost any elective to complete the six-course battery. Popular choices include Mentorship, Design Thinking, and Code Literacy.

Go to course at uclaextension.edu
Photoshop I
- 11 Weeks
- See provider
- $759
- Beginner
Students who complete this basic 11-week photoshop course will have the skills they need to create, manipulate, and combine digital images into attractive documents which convey your message. This course gives students a basic understanding of some commonly-used Photoshop tools which are useful at work, school, home, and pretty much anywhere else. Instructors convey basic technical and conceptual ideas using the best industry standards. Specific topics include creating digital images, using 2D print capabilities, publishing images on the internet, and exporting images to different documents.

Go to course at uclaextension.edu
InDesign
- 11 Weeks
- See provider
- $759
- Beginner
If you think Adobe is only for scanning documents, you need this 11-week design course. Although it’s open to computer users of almost any skill level, the class uses an easy-to-understand format to convey advanced design concepts. Students learn how to create unique brochures, e-books, advertisements, and reports which communicate a company’s core values. Whether your canvas is a computer screen or a piece of paper, students learn how to combine print and images into a unique creation. These documents can be shared with employees, partners, vendors, and managers. Students with basic Photoshop abilities usually excel in this course.

Go to course at uclaextension.edu

Digital Workshop Center

Locations:

Denver

Established in Colorado and Denver, Digital Workshop Center is a technology school concentrated on providing skills, coworking, and professional development opportunities. Digital Workshop Center offers certificate programs in graphic design, business administration, data science, digital marketing, front-end web development, photography, and project management.

Digital Workshop Center’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Advanced Graphic Design Certificate
- 91 Hours
- See provider
- $4,553
- Beginner
- Free Retake
Reinvent yourself as a graphic designer in this extensive 91-hour program. Use your newfound skills in a variety of industries, including web designing, digital designing, marketing, and commercial art. Instruction begins with an immersion into some fundamental design principles, and some ways to incorporate these principles into your digital creations. Then, through a combination of live instruction, individual and group projects, and class discussions, participants move from novice to expert on design platforms like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design. A capstone project, which includes a real-world problem and a practical, artistic solution, completes this program.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
Go to course at digitalworkshopcenter.com
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
- 38 Hours
- See provider
- $1,915
- Beginner
- Free Retake
Develop the skills you need to fully master Adobe Photoshop in this 38-hour bootcamp. Through a combination of hands-on learning, class discussions, and live instruction, participants learn fundamental best practices and techniques. Specific course topics include using analog and digital Photoshop tools, collaborating with fellow artists, optimizing your workspace, selecting and editing images, using some common Photoshop tools, using creative styles, and publishing files on digital and analog canvases. In a final capstone component, participants perfect their portfolios and make career connections.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
Go to course at digitalworkshopcenter.com
Adobe InDesign Bootcamp
- 38 Hours
- See provider
- $1,915
- Beginner
- Free Retake
Become proficient with Adobe InDesign with this 38-hour bootcamp. Top designers use this platform to create artistic projects from flyers to ebooks, and after this bootcamp, you'll have this same ability. Course topics include applying design principles to analog and digital creations, receiving and delivering criticism, developing your workspace, working with pages, setting up a document, working with objects, editing text, using typography, colors, and styles, importing graphics, creating tables, and exporting files. This bootcamp also includes a capstone element which allows participants to polish their design portfolios and establish career connections.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
Go to course at digitalworkshopcenter.com
Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp
- 38 Hours
- See provider
- $1,915
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This 38-hour bootcamp allows participants to master Adobe Illustrator and all its nuances. This platform is the preferred tool among graphic designers for things like vector graphics, branding, and logo design. Specific topics include applying design principles to digital and analog compositions, effectively delivering and receiving criticism, understanding the environment of a digital illustrator, working with different digital and analog canvases, determining resolution and graphic type, using existing shapes, transforming artwork, using some common Illustrator tools, and publishing files. This course also includes a capstone element that enables participants to polish their portfolios and establish career connections.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
- Job support
- Payment plans
- Workbooks included
Go to course at digitalworkshopcenter.com

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NextGen Bootcamp

Locations:

NYC
Live Online
NJ

NextGen Bootcamp, a subsidiary of Noble Desktop, is a computer science education company dedicated to providing middle and high school students with a state-of-the-art education in coding and digital design. Its courses are available live online or in-person in New York and New Jersey. NextGen's programs include hands-on, immersive summer camps as well as both in-school and after-school courses that are customized to meet student needs.

NextGen’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Graphic Design & Video Editing Certificate
- 60 Hours
- Weekdays
- $2,495
- Beginner
This 4-week summer course gives high school and college students an exciting head start in the growing field of digital design. In the first half of the program, students learn industry-standard graphic design applications: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. In the second half, students learn how to animate their designs with video editing software, Premiere Pro, and motion graphics application, After Effects. Graphic and video skills are becoming increasingly essential with the rise of social media and digital advertising. Students receive a certificate upon completion to showcase on their college application.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at nobledesktop.com
Graphic Design Summer Camp
- 30 Hours
- Weekdays
- $1,299
- Beginner
This 2-week graphic design summer camp teaches students how to use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. They will learn how to retouch photos in Photoshop, create page layouts in InDesign, and create vector graphics in Illustrator. This immersive program is perfect for high school and college students.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Workbooks included
- Available online
Go to course at nobledesktop.com

Luminous Works Training

Locations:

Seattle

Luminous Works Training and Consulting is an Adobe authorized training program designed to help students master Adobe essentials. Located in Seattle, Luminous Works Training offers courses in graphic design, Photoshop, Adobe, and Desktop Publishing. Students will partake in intimate classes or online recorded classes with Mac/Windows-friendly instruction and a free yearly class audit.

Luminous Works’s Top Graphic Design Courses

Graphic Design Basics
- 6 Hours
- See provider
- $325
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This one-day, introductory course takes a low-tech approach to teach students the raw fundamentals of graphic design. The course covers many of the most important design theory elements, including working with positive and negative space, scale and proportion, contrast, patterns and textures, color theory, typography, and how to effectively layout a design.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
Go to course at luminousworks.com
Desktop Publishing Overview
- 3 Hours
- Weekdays
- $149
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This 3-hour, introductory desktop publishing course provides students with a hands-on curriculum to learn some of the most popular desktop publishing tools and technologies. The course covers the basics of publishing workflows and introduces students to a range of concepts and tools, including an introduction to resolution, the difference between drawing and pixel-pushing, Photoshop, page layouts, delivering your publication, color usage, file formats, and more. Students will also have access to the video of the course for two weeks in order to refresh and review the material at their own time.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
Go to course at luminousworks.com
Photoshop CC Essentials
- 12 Hours
- Weekdays
- $595
- Beginner
- Free Retake
This 2-day, beginner-friendly Photoshop course will teach students a range of the most common features used by professional photographers and hobbyists alike. The course covers a wide range of tools and topics, including how to master the Photoshop interface, isolating image areas, incorporating color adjustment methods, the basics of retouching and digital painting, using filters and layers, printing essentials, and more. Students will also have access to the video of the course for two weeks in order to refresh and review the material at their own time.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
Go to course at luminousworks.com
Photoshop CC Level 2 For Design & Illustration
- 6 Hours
- Weekdays
- $325
- Intermediate
- Free Retake
This 6-hour, intermediate Photoshop course will take students beyond the basics and teach them some of the more advanced techniques available to help create original images. The course covers a wide range intermediate tools and topics, including isolating complex image sections, creatively blending images, incorporating 3D elements into your workflow, and how to master smart objects, layer groups, and layer effects.
Course Benefits & Notes
- Free retake
Prerequisite: Students should have knowledge of Photoshop equivalent to the the Photoshop CC Essentials course.
Go to course at luminousworks.com

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Which Graphic Design Class is Right for Me?

You have several options when it comes to learning Graphic Design, so we’ve chosen 357 of the best courses from the top 68 training providers to help you make your decision. But even so, with the variety of considerations including cost, duration, course format, starting level, and more, choosing the perfect course still isn’t that easy.

Here are the key questions you should ask yourself before enrolling in a Graphic Design course. We hope you’ll find the best option based on your learning preferences and goals.

What level should I start at?

Enrolling in the right skill level is pivotal. Skipping over prerequisites can leave you confused, while choosing a course too easy will waste your time and tuition dollars.

Beginner Courses

If you’re new to Graphic Design, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 228 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $75 to $16,000. The top options open to beginners include:

UX Design Course @ General Assembly ($3,950 | 40 Hours)
In 31 locations or live online
Visual Design Course @ General Assembly ($2,800 | 32 Hours)
In 31 locations or live online
UX Design Immersive @ General Assembly ($14,950 | 12 Weeks)
In 31 locations or live online
User Experience Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 6 Hours)
In 31 locations or live online
Product Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($374 | 14 Hours)
In 31 locations or live online

Note that beginner courses still typically assume basic proficiency with computers.

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of Graphic Design and feel ready to move to an intermediate or advanced class? Consider the following courses which all require some prerequisite knowledge:

InDesign Training Class - Intermediate @ American Graphics Institute ($695 | 2 Days)
In Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Photoshop Training Class - Intermediate @ American Graphics Institute ($695 | 2 Days)
In Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Illustrator Training Class - Advanced @ American Graphics Institute ($995 | 2 Days)
In Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Photoshop Training Class - Advanced @ American Graphics Institute ($995 | 2 Days)
In Boston, Philadelphia or live online
InDesign Training Class - Advanced @ American Graphics Institute ($795 | 2 Days)
In Boston, Philadelphia or live online

Which class format (in-person or live online) works best for me?

You can choose to attend Graphic Design courses in-person or live online. Additionally, some providers like ONLC and Certstaffix offer live online training with the option to use a computer lab.

In-Person

If you prefer to learn Graphic Design face-to-face with your instructor, you have sixty-six schools to choose from:

Noble Desktop (NYC and Live Online) offers twenty Graphic Design courses with prices ranging from $325 to $7,495 and class duration ranging from 6 hours to 174 hours.
American Graphics Institute (4 locations) offers twenty-one Graphic Design courses with prices ranging from $495 to $4,800 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 105 hours.
Emory Continuing Education (Atlanta) offers ten Graphic Design courses with prices ranging from $695 to $3,475 and class duration ranging from 13 hours to 65 hours.
Ledet Training (14 locations) offers sixteen Graphic Design courses with prices ranging from $499 to $5,495 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 15 days.
UNLV Continuing Education (Las Vegas) offers one Graphic Design courses with prices ranging from and class duration ranging from 5 months.
UCLA Extension (Los Angeles) offers four Graphic Design courses with prices ranging from $759 to $12,250 and class duration ranging from 11 weeks.

Please note that due to COVID-19 some providers are temporarily offering online training only. Check with each provider for the latest status on a school’s in-person reopening plans.

Live Online Training from Anywhere

Live Online training is synchronous training where participants and the instructor attend remotely. Participants learn and interact with the instructor in real-time and can ask questions and receive feedback throughout the course. Instructors can remote into students’ computers (with prior permission) to assist with class exercises and any technical issues. The courses are hands-on and interactive like in-person training.

You can attend the course from your own home or office. This option works best for those without easy access to a nearby facility, and it has become increasingly popular during COVID-19. Here are 7 of the best live online Graphic Design classes we found:

UX Design Course @ General Assembly ($3,950 | 40 Hours | beginner)
Visual Design Course @ General Assembly ($2,800 | 32 Hours | beginner)
UX Design Immersive @ General Assembly ($14,950 | 12 Weeks | beginner)
User Experience Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 6 Hours | beginner)
Product Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($374 | 14 Hours | beginner)
Adobe InDesign Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 7 Hours | beginner)
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 7 Hours | beginner)

“Remote Instructor” Training

You can attend Graphic Design courses live online and use the computer lab at ONLC or Certstaffix at your option. In this “remote instructor” training, the instructor is not present in the same room as the students, but the training is still synchronous. Here are some “remote instructor” options:

ONLC Training Centers: Computer labs at 75 locations
- Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp ($1,995 for 5 Days)
- Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 ($795 for 2 Days)
- Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 ($1,195 for 3 Days)
- Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 ($795 for 2 Days)
- Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 ($1,195 for 3 Days)
Certstaffix Training: Computer labs at 48 locations
- Adobe Illustrator CC (2020) ($1,330 for 3 Days)
- Adobe InDesign CC (2020) ($1,330 for 3 Days)
- Adobe Photoshop CC (2020) ($1,330 for 3 Days)

When are Graphic Design classes available?

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For Graphic Design training, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday, evening, and weekend courses.

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

Graphic Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($2,995 | 72 Hours | NYC or live online) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
Digital Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($7,495 | 174 Hours | NYC or live online) is available weekdays or evenings
Graphic Design Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours | NYC or live online) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
Intro to Adobe CC Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($1,395 | 30 Hours | NYC or live online) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($4,195 | 102 Hours | NYC or live online) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends

Courses available weekdays only include:

Graphic Design Certificate @ American Graphics Institute ($3,600 | 90 Hours | Boston or live online)
Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,995 | 5 Days | 72 locations or live online)
Graphic Design & Video Editing Certificate @ NextGen Bootcamp ($2,495 | 60 Hours | NYC, NJ or live online)
Graphic Design Summer Camp @ NextGen Bootcamp ($1,299 | 30 Hours | NYC, NJ or live online)
Adobe Creative Cloud Print 501 @ Ledet Training ($1,499 | 3 Days | 13 locations or live online)

Courses available evenings only include:

Advanced Graphic Design: Theory & Practice @ Emory Continuing Education ($795 | 16 Hours | Atlanta )
Graphic Design Certificate Capstone @ Emory Continuing Education ($795 | 13 Hours | Atlanta )
Typography Fundamentals @ School of Visual Concepts ($695 | 33 Hours | Seattle )
Graphic Design Essentials @ Sydney Community College ($449 | 17 Hours | Sydney )
UX Design Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($1,495 | 30 Hours | NYC or live online)

Courses available weekends only include:

Foundations of Graphic Design Emory Continuing Education ($695 | 13 Hours | Atlanta )
Long-Distance Letterpress: Photorealistic Printing School of Visual Concepts ($75 | 2 Hours | Seattle )
Sketching for UX School of Visual Concepts ($425 | 6 Hours | Seattle )
Figma Fundamentals School of Visual Concepts ($425 | 4 Hours | Seattle )
Design Systems Workshop School of Visual Concepts ($425 | 6 Hours | Seattle )

Full-time Courses

Also note, 6 courses we’ve found require a full-time commitment. These courses are “career-changer” courses that typically span over several months and require 40 or more hours of work per week, whether in the classroom or out-of-class assignments and projects. They also typically require a large financial commitment, although many provide payment plans and financing options. Full-time courses include:

UX Design Immersive @ General Assembly, spanning over 12 Weeks for $14,950
UX/UI Design bootcamp (Full-time) @ Ironhack, spanning over 9 Weeks for $12,500
UI/UX Designer Bootcamp Full-Time @ The Tech Academy, spanning over 15 Weeks for $13,307
User Experience Design @ Prime Digital Academy, spanning over 18 Weeks for $16,000
Digital Media @ Deep Dive Coding, spanning over 12 Weeks for $7,995

Due to changing schedules and uncertainty during COVID-19, we recommend that prospective students confirm course availability directly with the school.

What should I learn in Graphic Design?

With Graphic Design encompassing so many verticals and subtopics, it could be challenging to find what you’re looking for. We’ll help you break down the subcategories and related topics (see the Graphic Design topics section) to focus directly on one of the subcategories.

When learning Graphic Design, you can attend a course or program that dives comprehensively into Graphic Design, provides a brief introduction into Graphic Design, or focuses on a particular topic, including Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.

Comprehensive Graphic Design Classes

If you’re committed to learning Graphic Design comprehensively, we’ve found several courses that can help you achieve that goal.

Graphic Design Certificate @ American Graphics Institute
This course takes place over 90 Hours, has job support services, and is available weekdays.
Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers
This course takes place over 5 Days and is available weekdays.
Graphic Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop
This course takes place over 72 Hours, has job support services, and is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
Graphic Design & Video Editing Certificate @ NextGen Bootcamp
This course takes place over 60 Hours and is available weekdays.
Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop
This course takes place over 102 Hours and is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
Graphic Design Summer Camp @ NextGen Bootcamp
This course takes place over 30 Hours and is available weekdays.
Graphic Design Certificate @ Emory Continuing Education
This course takes place over 65 Hours.
Creative Design Bundle @ Ledet Training
This course takes place over 15 Days and is available weekdays.
Print Design Certificate @ headTrix, Inc.
This course takes place over 72 Hours.

Introductory Graphic Design Classes

There’s a lot to learn within Graphic Design, and if you’re trying to get a broad overview, a sense for the industry and job prospects, and the types of things you would learn in a Graphic Design course, these introductory courses are a good place to start.

Graphic Design Basics @ Luminous Works Training
This course takes place over 6 Hours.
Desktop Publishing Overview @ Luminous Works Training
This course takes place over 3 Hours and is available weekdays.

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within Graphic Design

Within Graphic Design, you can focus your learning on a specific topic, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Visual Design, and UX Design. Each one of these topics will directly enhance, supplement, or support your learning in Graphic Design. To see how each topic relates to Graphic Design and to focus your learning on any subcategory, see the subtopics section above.

For a quick overview, here are some popular classes:

Learn Photoshop with Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp @ General Assembly.
The course costs $250 and is available in 31 locations or live online.
Learn InDesign with Adobe InDesign Bootcamp @ General Assembly.
The course costs $250 and is available in 31 locations or live online.
Learn Illustrator with Illustrator Bootcamp @ American Graphics Institute.
The course costs $1,690 and is available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online.
Learn Visual Design with Visual Design Course @ General Assembly.
The course costs $2,800 and is available in 31 locations or live online.
Learn UX Design with UX Design Course @ General Assembly.
The course costs $3,950 and is available in 31 locations or live online.

What type of learner am I?

When learning Graphic Design, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning Graphic Design comprehensively, gaining a broad introduction to Graphic Design, getting started, adding to existing skills, obtaining an official certification from Adobe, or embarking on a new career path.

To find the perfect fit for you, it’s important to determine what your training goals are. Here is a breakdown of the variety of courses and learners.

Comprehensive Learner

For those who are committed to comprehensively understand Graphic Design and ready to spend 12 hours to 9 months to master Graphic Design, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $650 to $7,990, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

Graphic Design Certificate @ American Graphics Institute ($3,600 | 90 Hours) available in Boston or live online
Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,995 | 5 Days) available live online with computer lab access in 75 locations
Graphic Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($2,995 | 72 Hours) available in NYC or live online
Graphic Design & Video Editing Certificate @ NextGen Bootcamp ($2,495 | 60 Hours) available in NYC, NJ or live online
Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($4,195 | 102 Hours) available in NYC or live online
Graphic Design Summer Camp @ NextGen Bootcamp ($1,299 | 30 Hours) available in NYC, NJ or live online

Explorer

Learning Graphic Design comprehensively can be a large financial and time commitment. If you’re not committed quite yet, or just want to learn about the field or subject, these courses can give you a high-level overview to help inform larger decisions. Note that most of these courses tend to be broader and less hands-on.

User Experience Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 6 Hours) available in 31 locations or live online
UX Design in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($325 | 6 Hours) available in NYC or live online
Graphic Design Basics @ Luminous Works Training ($325 | 6 Hours) available in Seattle
Desktop Publishing Overview @ Luminous Works Training ($149 | 3 Hours) available in Seattle
Photoshop Quick-Start @ headTrix, Inc. (2 Hours) available in Los Angeles or live online

Committed to Getting Started

If you know you need to get started in Graphic Design but you’re not quite committed to learning it comprehensively, these courses will get you started with hands-on skills you can use right away. Many schools offer the ability to continue learning with intermediate-to-advanced courses, and some offer package discounts. All these courses are open to beginners.

Product Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($374 | 14 Hours) available in 31 locations or live online
Adobe InDesign Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 7 Hours) available in 31 locations or live online
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 7 Hours) available in 31 locations or live online
Visual Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly ($250 | 7 Hours) available in 31 locations or live online
InDesign Training Class - Introduction @ American Graphics Institute ($695 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Illustrator Training Class - Introduction @ American Graphics Institute ($695 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with Graphic Design looking to advance or add to their skills, these courses provide those with experience the perfect opportunity to skill-up. All these courses require prerequisite knowledge, and we’ve included a brief note for many of them, but you should check with the school for more details on the entry requirements.

InDesign Training Class - Intermediate @ American Graphics Institute ($695 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Photoshop Training Class - Intermediate @ American Graphics Institute ($695 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Illustrator Training Class - Advanced @ American Graphics Institute ($995 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Photoshop Training Class - Advanced @ American Graphics Institute ($995 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online
InDesign Training Class - Advanced @ American Graphics Institute ($795 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online
Illustrator for Fashion and Apparel Design @ American Graphics Institute ($795 | 2 Days) available in Boston, Philadelphia or live online

Resume & Skill Builder

With Graphic Design, you have the opportunity to attend a course that teaches you both the skills to master Graphic Design and provide you with an official certification from Adobe to showcase your knowledge and build your resume. These courses all prepare attendees for a certification. Some include the exam itself (and perhaps proctoring too), but most do not. Check directly with the school to see what exactly is included with your tuition.

Photoshop Certificate @ American Graphics Institute ($2,995 | 84 Hours) available in Boston or live online
Adobe Illustrator CC BootCamp @ Think BIG. Learn Smart ($1,590 | 4 Days) available in Baltimore
Adobe InDesign CC BootCamp @ Think BIG. Learn Smart ($1,590 | 4 Days) available in Baltimore
Adobe Photoshop CC BootCamp @ Think BIG. Learn Smart ($1,590 | 4 Days) available in Baltimore

Career Changer

You’re not only committed to learning Graphic Design comprehensively, but you’re hoping and ready to break into a new career. While securing a new career is not guaranteed, these courses provide in-depth training in Graphic Design. Many offer job support and some offer a money-back guarantee. Job support typically includes resume writing, help with job applications, portfolio building, and career counseling, but the services vary by provider.

Applications are typically required and many also require remote prework to build essential concepts before the more intensive “live” training. And due to the steep prices (some courses as high as $19,974) many programs provide financing options. See financing notes below but always be sure to confirm with the school and read the terms and conditions. Not all applicants are admitted and approved for financing.

Here are several “career-changer” programs. All the programs include career services (see the provider’s website for details on what is included).

Digital Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($7,495 | 174 Hours) available in NYC or live online
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions). Financing is also available: Students can finance their tuition with installment plans, or no-interest student loans via Climb Credit. See terms and conditions.
Design Communication Arts Certificate @ UCLA Extension ($12,250) available in Los Angeles
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
Print & Graphic Design Certificate Program @ UNLV Continuing Education (5 Months) available in Las Vegas
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
Advanced Graphic Design Certificate @ Digital Workshop Center ($4,553 | 91 Hours) available in Denver
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
UX Design Immersive @ General Assembly ($14,950 | 12 Weeks) available in 31 locations or live online
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions). Financing is also available: Apply for a student loan through Meritize or Climb, or divide tuition into installments. Income sharing agreements are available in select U.S. markets.
UX/UI Design bootcamp (Full-time) @ Ironhack ($12,500 | 9 Weeks) available in Miami
The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).

Will learning Graphic Design help me get a job?

Graphic Design is an in-demand design skill that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing Graphic Design as a skill and the average salaries in the United States according to Indeed as of August 2020.

Design Director: $139K annual salary
Digital Designer: $94K annual salary
UI Designer: $84K annual salary
Visual Designer: $71K annual salary
Designer: $68K annual salary
Graphic Designer: $49K annual salary

See the careers section for more information about the top related careers and the salaries by location, and visit the career pages for detail on skill requirements, day-to-day work, compensation, tips, and more.

How much does Graphic Design training cost?

Pricing for Graphic Design training varies by school, duration, method of delivery, and several other factors.

For group classes, in-person training in ranges from $14/hour to $106/hour, and live online training ranges from $26/hour to $98/hr.

See the Graphic Design pricing analysis section to compare course fees.

For Graphic Design corporate and on-site training, contact us at (212) 226-4149 or to receive a quote and free consultation. We can customize the curriculum to meet the needs of your team.

Graphic Design Training Pricing Analysis

See the tuition comparison below to compare Graphic Design courses by cost per training hour (open enrollment courses under 300 hours only). For private tutoring or corporate training (onsite or virtual), contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com for a quote.

User Experience (UX) Design Course @ Sydney Community College

Sydney

$14/hr $199 14 hours

User Experience / User Interface (UX/UI) Design @ Deep Dive Coding

Albuquerque

$19/hr $2,995 150 hours

Typography Fundamentals @ School of Visual Concepts

Seattle

$21/hr $695 33 hours

Visual Design & Layout Fundamentals @ School of Visual Concepts

Seattle

$21/hr $695 33 hours

UXCP Capstone Project @ School of Visual Concepts

Seattle

$22/hr $745 33 hours

Graphic Design Essentials @ Sydney Community College

Sydney

$26/hr $449 17 hours

Product Design Bootcamp @ General Assembly

Live Online
NYC
Los Angeles
Chicago
San Francisco
and more

$26/hr $374 14 hours

InDesign: Beginning @ The University of New Mexico Division of Continuing Education

Albuquerque

$27/hr $325 12 hours

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