Advance your design abilities through Adobe Creative Cloud courses focused on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign mastery.
Learn how to retouch and color correct photos, combine images, and create graphics in Photoshop. This course covers the basic and intermediate features of Photoshop such as color/contrast, photo retouching, layers, masks, filters, and saving files for web/video/print.
Learn how to design professional page layouts with text & graphics in Adobe InDesign. This course covers styling, importing, packaging, and advanced techniques like styles, master pages, and tables. Perfect for creating books, magazines, and ads.
Learn how to draw and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. This course covers the basics and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. Perfect for creating logos, icons, and packaging.
Learn to create compelling video content with Adobe After Effects. This course covers the basics of animation, text effects, and file integration needed to start creating impressive visual content from scratch. Get hands-on experience with real-world projects taught by an experienced instructor.
Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to create professionally edited videos in this comprehensive class. From importing and organizing footage to advanced editing techniques like multi-cam editing and green screen removal, this course will equip you with the skills to create compelling video content.
Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.
Master Photoshop from the ground up and prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional exam with expert-led training, hands-on projects, and personalized tutoring. This comprehensive program is ideal for aspiring designers, photographers, and creative professionals looking to earn industry-recognized certification.
Advance your layout and design expertise while preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exam in this hands-on InDesign Certification Program. Through expert-led classes, personalized tutoring, and real-world projects, you'll gain the skills and confidence to create polished magazines, brochures, books, and more.
Build professional-level Illustrator skills and earn your Adobe Certified Professional credential through hands-on classes, private tutoring, and real-world projects. This certification program covers everything from vector drawing to logo design, giving you the tools to succeed on the exam.
Develop high-impact motion graphics and visual effects while preparing for the Adobe After Effects Certification exam through hands-on classes and private tutoring. This in-depth program covers beginner to advanced techniques, equipping you with the skills and credentials to stand out in animation and video production.
Master the art of video editing and earn your Adobe Premiere Pro certification through expert-led training and one-on-one tutoring. This comprehensive program prepares you for the certification exam while helping you build professional-level editing skills.
Become a skilled Video Editor by learning video editing, motion graphics, and audio editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Showcase your expertise by creating a professional video editing demo reel to impress prospective clients or employers.
One of the biggest names in software today, Adobe provides tools for creative professionals across media through its Adobe Creative Cloud suite. Originally launched as Adobe Systems in 1982, Adobe has expanded over the years to develop software for design, photography, video editing, and other digital and print creative production. Today, Creative Cloud features a range of more than 20 applications—including industry standards like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro—enabling designers, video professionals, and content creators to work seamlessly across various media.
Adobe classes enable individuals to create professional-quality visuals across digital, print, and video media. With training in Creative Cloud applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, users gain the tools to edit photos, design graphics, and produce polished videos. For those with personal projects they’d like to level up with Adobe training, Creative Cloud knowledge provides ways to edit family photos, create custom art, make unique layouts, or even record an audio play with friends for fun.
Beyond the basics and technical skills, Adobe training helps learners develop creative thinking and design problem-solving. Users learn how to apply these skills across various formats—whether for social media content, branded presentations, or portfolios. Adobe’s versatility makes it valuable for both professionals and passionate hobbyists.
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are essential for graphic design, including image editing and vector creation, vital for designing logos, social media graphics, and marketing materials. These programs allow designers to create, manipulate, and refine images with a high level of control and precision.
Students learning Adobe Premiere Pro have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with editing videos to create cohesive and engaging content. Premiere Pro gives aspiring video editing professionals the power to arrange clips, add transitions, and optimize footage—practical for producing videos suited for advertising, social media, or multimedia projects.
Learners can use Adobe After Effects to create motion graphics and visual effects necessary for animations, title sequences, and special effects in videos. Mastering this tool is essential for projects that require dynamic visuals such as animated logos and promotional videos.
Learning Adobe InDesign helps users develop layout skills for print and digital projects such as magazines, brochures, and presentations. Students learn to organize text, images, and graphics for structured, visually appealing designs used in print and digital formats.
An important benefit of Adobe classes is developing creative problem-solving skills alongside technical knowledge. Instructors encourage students to approach design challenges with innovative thinking. These skills allow students to adjust Adobe’s tools to meet project-specific needs and creatively overcome technical issues.
The difficulty of learning Adobe will vary from person to person, depending on which and how many Creative Cloud applications they intend to learn, their background and aptitude, and what learning resources they choose to guide them. Mastering the basics of programs like Photoshop or Illustrator is simple for most learners, but proficiency requires significant time and effort.
One of the most challenging aspects of learning any Adobe application is the initial overwhelm by the complexity and sheer size of their tool menus. Gaining proficiency in shortcuts, design rules, and all of the specific tools and techniques of the applications tends to take ample practice with the guidance of a live instructor, but a professional level of mastery is possible with dedication and hard work.
The journey to mastery of any Adobe Creative Cloud application or the full suite of software will be different for every learner, as goals and experience levels will vary considerably. For those aiming for basic proficiency in a single application, about one to two weeks of dedicated practice in a structured class will be sufficient. However, gaining intermediate skills in multiple apps will take most learners around three to six months of training, while achieving a professional level of competence will take around one to two years of consistent effort, depending upon the number of applications and consistency of the learner’s practice.
In-person and live online Adobe classes offer similar learning experiences with the one significant difference of their location. Both provide the benefits of connecting students with the guidance of a live instructor through a structured learning experience, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on projects. In-person classes are the most traditional option, and for some, they will always be the most comfortable educational option. However, they also come with the downside of a commute, while live online classes allow students to meet with a live instructor without leaving home.
Asynchronous classes, also known as self-paced courses, are fully prepackaged, including pre-recorded lectures, and allow students to progress at their own pace. While this flexibility may be appealing for some learners, they tend to only work for the most self-disciplined as most lose motivation or get stuck in their studies without the real-time guidance and feedback of a live instructor.
A number of free learning resources are available online for those who wish to learn one or more Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including tutorials on Adobe’s website and Noble Desktop’s free Adobe seminars. These and other free resources are wonderful options for those looking for an introduction to the basics of an application, an overview of Creative Cloud, or supplementary answers to questions that arise during independent practice between live class sessions. However, developing professional-level skills requires the assistance and feedback of a live instructor in real-time and the other benefits of structured paid classes.
Learning various complementary skills alongside any Adobe Creative Cloud application will help users get the most out of the software while also strengthening their resumes and helping them open new doors in their careers. The best skills for learners to master, along with their Adobe studies, will depend upon their specific area of interest and the applications they are learning. Anyone mastering an application for creating, designing, or manipulating visuals—including motion graphics and video—will benefit from learning the principles of graphic design. Meanwhile, those learning Photoshop will find Illustrator a natural partner for their primary application and vice versa. Illustrator is also an excellent complement for After Effects users, while After Effects pairs well with Premiere Pro, allowing video editing professionals to add visual effects and animations to their projects.
New Jersey’s diverse economy supports many industries that utilize Adobe Creative Cloud applications for digital and print production needs. Adobe tools are essential in sectors such as media, healthcare, finance, and education, supporting content creation, marketing, and communication initiatives in various New Jersey communities.
With its strong connections to the New York City market, New Jersey’s media and publishing sector relies on Adobe software for high-quality content creation. Designers and content creators use Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro to produce polished layouts, professional images, and multimedia for digital and print publications across the state.
As a leader in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, New Jersey is home to many major companies that depend on Adobe software for creating marketing, training, and informational materials. Programs like Illustrator and Photoshop enable these companies to design clear medical graphics and branding materials, while After Effects and Premiere Pro support visual content for training and presentations.
Concentrated around areas like Jersey City, New Jersey’s finance and technology sectors benefit from Adobe’s tools for presentation design, data visualization, and user experience development. Adobe Illustrator and InDesign help create compelling final reports and visuals, while Adobe XD assists tech firms in designing user-friendly applications and interfaces.
Educational institutions and public service organizations in New Jersey such as Rutgers University and local nonprofits, use Adobe software to support communication and outreach efforts. Adobe InDesign and Illustrator are frequently used to produce materials like course content, community brochures, and event graphics, which aid in promoting civic engagement and educational programs throughout the state.
Graphic Designers use tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create visual assets for brands, marketing, and digital platforms, typically earning between $62,000 and $106,000 annually in New Jersey.
Video Editors are responsible for assembling, editing, and optimizing video content using Adobe Premiere Pro—and often After Effects for titles and visual effects—with salaries in New Jersey averaging from $55,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and the organization.
Specializing in Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics Designers produce animated content for marketing, media, and entertainment and can expect annual salaries ranging from $73,000 to $118,000 in New Jersey.
Social Media Managers use a variety of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to create and schedule digital content, with typical salaries in New Jersey ranging from $49,000 to $89,000.
Noble Desktop’s Graphic Design Certificate program is ideal for beginners or learners of any level who want to learn the core tools of graphic design, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. With the option to attend in-person in New York City or live online, you can enjoy hands-on training with live expert instructors from your preferred location and complete the program with a portfolio to showcase your new skills. All students receive several hours of one-on-one mentorship to use for career support and have the option to retake the program for free if needed.
In Noble Desktop’s Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects Cinema 4D Lite, and Audition, essential tools for video editing and motion graphics. You’ll develop your skills through hands-on projects led by a live expert instructor and create a professional demo reel, with options to attend class live online or in-person in NYC. One-on-one mentorship and a free retake are included in the cost of tuition.
New Horizons’ Adobe Photoshop CC—Part 1 is a foundational Photoshop course held in-person in Iselin, New Jersey. The class covers everything from basic photo editing to organizing assets with Adobe Bridge. Designed for beginners, this two-day course provides hands-on learning in image creation and refinement techniques.
Certstaffix Training’s Adobe Illustrator CC (2020) is a beginner-friendly Illustrator course providing project-based lessons in Adobe Illustrator’s core features, including editing shapes and creating web content. Available live online or in a Bridgewater Township computer lab, the three-day course guides students through 15 hands-on projects ranging from websites to t-shirts.
Certstaffix Training’s Adobe InDesign CC (2020) is available both live online and with computer lab access in Bridgewater Township. The three-day course covers InDesign basics, from working with color and typography to creating layouts. Through 15 projects, students develop their design skills in this class suitable for all levels of experience.
NexGen Bootcamp’s Animation with After Effects Summer Program is for high schoolers excited to learn how to animate their own projects with Adobe After Effects, from the basics to 3D layer animation. Through hands-on projects, beginners gain valuable experience in creating their own animations. Students may attend live online or in-person in Hackensack.
Noble Desktop offers flexible corporate Adobe training to meet organizations’ diverse learning needs, whether to train a department of three or four on the basics of Illustrator or InDesign, comprehensive Creative Cloud training for a team of fifty, or something in between. Noble provides a variety of solutions, including the option to purchase discounted bulk vouchers for employees to attend regular public classes either live online or in-person in NYC.
Alternatively, businesses may host a Noble instructor onsite for fully customized training, or Noble can provide a similar experience live online via a teleconferencing classroom. To explore options for corporate Adobe training, simply email Noble Desktop to begin a conversation with a friendly team member.