Visual 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 Visual Design, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 99 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $219 to $4,495. The top options open to beginners include:

• Visual Design Course @ General Assembly ($3,500 | 60 Hours)
• 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 Illustrator CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)

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

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of Visual 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 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)
  
• Photoshop CC Advanced: Print and Photography @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days)
  
  Prerequisite: Students should be comfortable with the basics of Photoshop

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 Visual Design training, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday, evening, and weekend courses.

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

• Visual Design Course @ General Assembly ($3,500 | 60 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• Digital Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($4,495 | 138 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings
• Sketch Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($650 | 12 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Sketch in a Day @ Noble Desktop ($395 | 6 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Sketch Advanced @ Noble Desktop ($325 | 6 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends

Courses available weekdays only include:

• Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop 101 - Photoshop Intro @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop 201 - Photoshop Advanced @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days)

Courses available evenings only include:

• UI Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($3,995 | 120 Hours)
• Photoshop for Beginners – Level 1 @ Digital Workshop Center ($795 | 14 Hours)
• Adobe Photoshop Advanced Class – Level 2 @ Digital Workshop Center ($795 | 14 Hours)
• Adobe Illustrator for Beginners Class – Level 1 @ Digital Workshop Center ($795 | 14 Hours)
• Adobe Illustrator Advanced Class – Level 2 @ Digital Workshop Center ($795 | 14 Hours)

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

With Visual 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 Visual Design topics section) to focus directly on one of the subcategories.

When learning Visual Design, you can attend a course or program that dives comprehensively into Visual Design, provides a brief introduction into Visual Design, or focuses on a particular topic, including Sketch, Adobe XD, or Photoshop.

Comprehensive Visual Design Classes

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

• Visual Design Course @ General Assembly
  This course takes place over 60 Hours.
• UI Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop
  This course takes place over 120 Hours and has job support services.
• Sketch Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop
  This course takes place over 12 Hours.

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within Visual Design

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

For a quick overview, here are some popular classes:

• Learn Sketch with Sketch Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop.
  The course costs $650.
• Learn Sketch with Sketch in a Day @ Noble Desktop.
  The course costs $395.
• Learn Adobe XD with Adobe XD in a Day @ Noble Desktop.
  The course costs $395.
• Learn Adobe XD with Adobe XD Advanced @ Noble Desktop.
  The course costs $350.
• Learn Photoshop with Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $795.
• Learn Photoshop with Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $1,195.
• Learn Illustrator with Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $795.
• Learn Illustrator with Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $1,195.

When learning Visual Design, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning Visual Design comprehensively, gaining a broad introduction to Visual 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 Visual Design and ready to spend 12 hours to 8 days to master Visual Design, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $650 to $3,995, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

• Visual Design Course @ General Assembly ($3,500 | 60 Hours)
• UI Design Certificate @ Noble Desktop ($3,995 | 120 Hours)
• Sketch Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($650 | 12 Hours)
• Adobe Photoshop CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
• Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($975 | 18 Hours)
• Photoshop Training: Bootcamp @ Lumenbrite ($1,595 | 4 Days)

Explorer

Learning Visual 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.

• Photoshop Quick-Start @ headTrix, Inc. (2 Hours).
• 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 Visual 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 Photoshop 101 - Photoshop Intro @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days).
• Adobe Illustrator 101 @ Ledet Training ($899 | 2 Days).
• Introduction to Illustrator @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days).
• Photoshop Fundamentals @ Future Media Concepts ($1,495 | 3 Days).

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with Visual 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 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).
  
• Photoshop CC Advanced: Print and Photography @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Students should be comfortable with the basics of Photoshop
• Photoshop CC Advanced - Web and Video @ Future Media Concepts ($1,195 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Students should be comfortable with the basics of Photoshop

Resume & Skill Builder

With Visual Design, you have the opportunity to attend a course that teaches you both the skills to master Visual 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
• Photoshop - Introduction @ Ellipse Formation ($1,050 | 3 Days).
  
• Photoshop - Advanced @ Ellipse Formation ($700 | 2 Days).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of Photoshop
• Photoshop Specialist Course - Continuing Education @ Èspero ($1,450 | 40 Hours).
  
• Photoshop Specialist course @ Èspero ($1,450 | 40 Hours).
  

Career Changer

You’re not only committed to learning Visual 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 Visual 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 $4,495) 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 a couple “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.
• UX Design Bootcamp @ Memorisely ($1,980 | 12 Weeks).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).

Visual Design is an in-demand design skill that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing Visual 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
• Web Designer: $51K / 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 Visual Design training include:

• Flexibility to attend from anywhere and eliminate long commutes
• Ability to ask questions and interact with Visual 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 Visual Design training varies by school, duration, method of delivery, and several other factors.

For live online training, prices range from $14/hour to $234/hr.

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

For Visual 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.