Graphic Design Classes Live Online

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 170 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $221 to $16,450. The top options open to beginners include:

• UX Design Course @ General Assembly ($4,500 | 60 Hours)
• Visual Design Course @ General Assembly ($3,500 | 60 Hours)
• UX Design Immersive @ General Assembly ($16,450 | 12 Weeks)
• Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,995 | 5 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)

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:

• Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
  
• Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
  
• Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
  
• Adobe Photoshop 201 - Photoshop Advanced @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days)
  
  Prerequisite: Intermediate to advanced skills in Photoshop
• Illustrator CC Advanced @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
  

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.

If you attend a virtual training from your home or office, you’ll need a computer with strong internet access and any relevant software installed prior to the course. Most schools provide setup instructions before the course, and some will provide direct assistance.

The instruction takes place via a teleconferencing software like Zoom, Webex, or GoToMeeting, and some schools have their own learning portals.

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For live online 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 | 84 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Digital Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($4,495 | 138 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($1,295 | 30 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Creative: Design with Adobe & YouTube @ iD Tech ($649 | 10 Weeks) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• UX Design Course @ General Assembly ($4,500 | 60 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings

Courses available weekdays only include:

• Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,995 | 5 Days)
• Graphic Design Summer Program @ NextGen Bootcamp ($1,299 | 30 Hours)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Print 501 @ Ledet Training ($1,499 | 3 Days)
• Creative Design Bundle @ Ledet Training ($5,495 | 15 Days)
• Digital Designer Camp 101 @ Designer Camp ($495 | 1 Week)

Courses available evenings only include:

• Product Design @ Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes ($2,700 | 2 Weeks)
• UX Design Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($1,495 | 30 Hours)
• UX & UI Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($3,495 | 132 Hours)
• UI Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($3,995 | 120 Hours)
• Photoshop for Beginners – Level 1 @ Digital Workshop Center ($795 | 14 Hours)

Full-time Courses

Also note, 2 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 $16,450
• UX Design Career Program Part-Time @ Kenzie Academy, spanning over 6 Months for $11,000

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

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.

• Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers
  This course takes place over 5 Days.
• Graphic Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop
  This course takes place over 84 Hours and has job support services.
• Graphic Design Summer Program @ NextGen Bootcamp
  This course takes place over 30 Hours.
• Creative Design Bundle @ Ledet Training
  This course takes place over 15 Days.
• Print Design Certificate @ headTrix, Inc.
  This course takes place over 72 Hours.
• Graphic Design Specialist @ FLAG
  This course takes place over 90 Hours.
• Graphic Design Summer Program Online @ NextGen Bootcamp
  This course takes place over 30 Hours.

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 Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $795.
• Learn InDesign with Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $795.
• Learn Illustrator with Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $795.
• Learn Visual Design with Visual Design Course @ General Assembly.
  The course costs $3,500.
• Learn UX Design with UX Design Course @ General Assembly.
  The course costs $4,500.

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 4 hours to 15 days to master Graphic Design, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $650 to $5,495, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

• Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,995 | 5 Days)
• Graphic Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($2,995 | 84 Hours)
• Graphic Design Summer Program @ NextGen Bootcamp ($1,299 | 30 Hours)
• Creative Design Bundle @ Ledet Training ($5,495 | 15 Days)
• Print Design Certificate @ headTrix, Inc. ($3,500 | 72 Hours)
• Graphic Design Specialist @ FLAG ($1,395 | 90 Hours)

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.

• UX Design in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($695 | 12 Hours).
• Photoshop Quick-Start @ headTrix, Inc. (2 Hours).
• Adobe InDesign Lite Course @ City Desktop Training ($540 | 1 Day).
• Adobe Photoshop Lite Course @ City Desktop Training ($540 | 1 Day).
• Adobe Photoshop for Web Course @ City Desktop Training ($540 | 1 Day).

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.

• Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days).
• Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days).
• Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days).
• Adobe Photoshop 101 - Photoshop Intro @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days).
• Adobe Illustrator 101 @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days).
• Adobe InDesign 101 @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days).

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.

• Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days).
  
• Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days).
  
• Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days).
  
• Adobe Photoshop 201 - Photoshop Advanced @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Intermediate to advanced skills in Photoshop
• Illustrator CC Advanced @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
  
• InDesign CC Advanced @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
  

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.

• Illustrator - Introduction @ Ellipse Formation ($1,050 | 3 Days).
  
• Illustrator - Advanced @ Ellipse Formation ($700 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of Illustrator
• InDesign - Introduction @ Ellipse Formation ($1,050 | 3 Days).
  
• InDesign - Advanced @ Ellipse Formation ($700 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of InDesign
• Photoshop - Introduction @ Ellipse Formation ($1,050 | 3 Days).
  
• Photoshop - Advanced @ Ellipse Formation ($700 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of Photoshop

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 $16,450) 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 ($4,495 | 138 Hours).
  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.
• Advanced Graphic Design Certificate @ Digital Workshop Center ($5,138 | 95 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Graphic Design Course @ Shillington School ($13,950 | 3 Months).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Graphic Design Course @ Centro de Estudios de Innovación ($1,850 | 3 Months).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Master Graphic Design / 2nd year in DAD @ Ilas ($1,800 | 6 Months).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• FLAGProfessional Graphic Designer @ FLAG ($3,350 | 351 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).

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 national salaries according to Indeed as of August 2020.

• Digital Designer: $95K / year, average national salary
• Design Director: $94K / year, average national salary
• UI Designer: $81K / year, average national salary
• Visual Designer: $72K / year, average national salary
• Designer: $59K / year, average national salary
• Graphic Designer: $53K / year, average national salary

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

Some benefits of live online Graphic Design training include:

• Flexibility to attend from anywhere and eliminate long commutes
• Ability to ask questions and interact with Graphic Design experts in real-time
• Instructor’s ability to remote access your screen to troubleshoot any issues
• More frequent scheduling options and lower prices on average than in-person training
• Hands-on practical training like in-person courses

While there are several benefits to live online training, there are a few important things to consider. You should make sure you have a quiet workplace with strong internet access. Additionally, you should have the necessary applications installed prior to class and your computer should meet any system requirements. To ensure a seamless learning experience, some schools provide remote setup support and Zoom tutorials upon request prior to the course.

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

For live online training, prices range from $2/hour to $339/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 hello@nobledesktop.com to receive a quote and free consultation. We can customize the curriculum to meet the needs of your team.