Graphic Design Certificates Near Me

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.

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a well rounded digital designer, capable of designing websites, logos, social media graphics, and more. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Students then learn and implement design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, web design standards, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a visual 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.

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.

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.

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.

This course covers the fundamentals of design theory and popular software for graphic and UX design, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.

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.

Launch a future-proof career designing digital experiences that power revenue, user loyalty, and product success. Distinguish yourself as a designer by compiling a portfolio to showcase solo, group, and client projects to employers based on UI design and Agile methodologies.

In this summer program, high school and college students will learn the fundamentals of user-centered app and website desig. After learning fundamental concepts for good UX and UI design, students will create their own clickable prototypes to test.

Gain the vocabulary and tools to tackle diverse design challenges on the job. Kickstart your portfolio and create beautiful, responsive designs for the web. This course is offered in person and live online, in a remote classroom setting.

User Experience Design Immersive is a 13-week full-time program that will teach you UX research, prototyping, information architecture, design principles, and animation using industry standard software. You will complete three projects and build your portfolio during your course. The most unique aspect of this course is that housing will be provided for the duration of the course if you need a place to stay.

UX Design After-Hours Bootcamp is a 16-week part-time program designed for busy professionals who can't attend a full-time course. The program covers how to conduct research interviews, prototypes, prototyping tools, informational architecture, visual design principles, and animation. You will complete three projects and add your work to a portfolio that you can showcase to potential employers.

In our Graphic Design Certificate class, students learn the foundation for graphic design skills, creating illustrations, photo retouching, digital and print layouts, and digital tools. Students will learn how to use Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to design and create magazines, brochures, pamphlets, and more. This program can be taken online, in-person, or through private lessons.

In this 9-week full-time UX/UI Immersive bootcamp, you will learn how to conduct user research, communicate designs through wireframes and prototypes, and use the latest software tools. Participants learn best practices for design methods and frameworks, presenting design projects, using Sketch to create wireframes and mockups, and interviewing users to iterate/optimize your design. Finally, you will pitch your product to your peers and work with web developers to realize your vision.You will complete three projects to add to your portfolio and work with students from web development to actualize your vision for the capstone project.