Best Adobe Classes San Diego, CA: Find Courses & Onsite Training

Top San Diego Adobe Courses

Find the perfect Adobe class for you in San Diego. We’ve found 73 courses available in-person or live online with class duration ranging from 12 hours to 1 week and pricing ranging from $350 to $4,195.

San Diego Adobe Courses by School

Here are some of the top San Diego schools offering Adobe training, including Ledet Training (24 courses), New Horizons (10 courses), and Certstaffix Training (9 courses). We’ve also included 1 school that offer live online courses you can take from anywhere, including San Diego.

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 Live Online Adobe Courses
- Intro to Adobe CC Bootcamp
  - 30 Hours
  - $1,495
  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.
- Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp
  - 102 Hours
  - $4,195
  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.
- Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  - 18 Hours
  - $975
  In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Photoshop to start using it right away. Attendees will work on a variety of projects from photo editing to creating graphics for web and print. Students will learn how to retouch photos, correct color, combine photos, use layers, start working with masks, use filters, save files properly for print, web, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.
- Adobe InDesign Bootcamp
  - 18 Hours
  - $975
  In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of InDesign to start using it right away. Attendees will work on a variety of projects: 1 and 2-page advertisements, a double-sided brochure, a magazine layout, and even an entire book! Students will learn how to work with type, graphics, manage large files using paragraph and character styles. Students will also master pages, learn how to prepare files for printing, and how to export to a PDF. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.
See all Noble Desktop’s Courses
Ledet Training

San Diego location: 3805 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA, 92123 US

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 San Diego Adobe Courses
- Adobe Photoshop 101 - Photoshop Intro
  - 2 Days
  - $899
  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.
- Adobe Photoshop 201 - Photoshop Advanced
  - 2 Days
  - $899
  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.
- Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials
  - 3 Days
  - $1,299
  This comprehensive course offers an in-depth overview of Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to develop dynamic visual assets with professional quality motion graphics and visual effects. They will learn how to enhance video, eLearning and other types of projects, utilizing best design practices.
- Adobe Illustrator 101
  - 2 Days
  - $899
  This 2-day course teaches students how to use the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator. Instructors will cover Artboards and Workspaces before introducing the Tool Palette. Students will learn how to use Live Paint, the Pen tool and all of Photoshop’s patterns and color palettes. Completion of the program will prepare students to create professional effects, logos and multilayered designs.
See all Ledet Training’s Courses
ONLC Training Centers

San Diego location: 402 West Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101 US

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 San Diego Adobe Courses
- Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1
  - 2 Days
  - $795
  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.
- Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2
  - 3 Days
  - $1,195
  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.
- Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1
  - 2 Days
  - $795
  This 2-day beginner class in Adobe Illustrator kicks off the course by thoroughly reviewing the illustrator interface and then merging into teaching new skills that can be found behind more complex drawings. Students will discover the skills behind using tools, panels, customizing and saving workspaces, setting up and saving document presets, using multiple artboards, and navigating the different elements when creating illustrations. The lessons are created to teach you the basics behind Adobe Illustrator and prepare you for more advanced content.
- Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2
  - 3 Days
  - $1,195
  The next step after completing the beginner's course in Adobe Illustrator is advancing to Level 2, which is a 3-day class that teaches students at a faster pace and incorporates real-life uses and applications. The content will continue advancing the student's knowledge of Adobe Illustrator by challenging their current abilities and the knowledge they gained in the previous lesson.
See all ONLC Training Centers’s Courses
New Horizons

San Diego location: 7480 Miramar Rd Building B, San Diego, CA, 92126 US

Offering on-site training all over the world and online, New Horizons is a computer learning center. New Horizons offers training for top technology providers like Adobe, Citrix, and Microsoft.
New Horizons’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses
- Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 1
  - 2 Days
  - $790
  This 2-day course teaches the basic features and functions of Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn how to create, modify and edit basic images. More advanced topic include using camera raw, adjusting layers, and using image refinement techniques. Finally, students will learn how to organize their assets using Adobe Bridge.
- Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 2
  - 2 Days
  - $790
  This 2-day course on Adobe Photoshop CC builds on the first course and introduces students to more advanced capabilities. Students will learn how to create raster images, apply vector image tools and advanced layer techniques, and edit videos. Because project management is also important, this course will also teach students how to define the audience and purpose of a project, avoid problems with copyright infringement, and manage tasks and responsibilities.
- Adobe InDesign CC - Part 1
  - 2 Days
  - $790
  In this 2-day course, students will get a comprehensive introduction to Adobe InDesign CC. Beginning with the user interface and navigation controls, students will then learn how to design their first document. Students will also practice adding text and graphics, formatting characters, paragraphs, and colors, and work with page elements such as layers and objects. The final lesson involves the export of InDesign files for delivery.
- Adobe InDesign CC - Part 2
  - 2 Days
  - $790
  This 2-day course expands on the foundations of Adobe InDesign, teaching students more advanced skills. Students will learn how to prepare documents for different layout versions, manage libraries, anchor objects, and create dynamic documents. They will be able to manage long documents such as books, including building a table of contents, an index and system of footnotes.
See all New Horizons’s Courses
Certstaffix Training

San Diego location: 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA, 92108 US

Certstaffix offers live online classes and group training onsite for corporate entities all over the U.S. They provide courses in End-user/Desktop, IT Pro Skills, Online Marketing, Business Skills, and Programming/Development.
Certstaffix’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses
- Adobe After Effects CC (2020)
  - 3 Days
  - $1,330
  This is a 3-day course that gives students foundational skills in Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to animate text and images, create motion graphics, and develop 3D content. Students will also have an opportunity to practice working with masks, adding lens flares, using puppet tools, and employing advanced editing techniques.
- Adobe Illustrator CC (2020)
  - 3 Days
  - $1,330
  This introductory course to Adobe Illustrator uses 15 project-based lessons to teach the fundamentals of this tool. Students will learn how to use the Essentials workspace to navigate the Illustrator workflow. During this 3-day program, students will also learn how to use Illustrator’s tools to edit and combine shapes, create graphics for everything from websites to t-shirts, and develop web content.
- Adobe InDesign CC (2020)
  - 3 Days
  - $1,330
  This 3-day course teaches the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign. Students will learn how to work with colors, objects, styles, and typography to develop designs for publishing. Completing 15 projects in this course will allow students to practice creating rich layouts and interactive .pdf forms. While intended for beginners, advanced users are also encouraged to take the course to expand their skills.
- Adobe Photoshop CC (2020)
  - 3 Days
  - $1,330
  This is an introductory course to Adobe Photoshop. This 3-day program teaches fundamentals of Photoshop, including techniques for compositing video, editing photos, printing 3D files, painting with the mixer brush, and producing vectors. Students will also learn how to use the new Frame and Content-Aware Fill tools to simplify the video and photo editing process.
See all Certstaffix Training’s Courses
AcademyX

San Diego location: 8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92123 US

Located across California, Academy X offers training programs in Adobe, Microsoft, Google, and for students looking to learn the basics of web development. Courses are both in-person and online with flexible options for group work or one-on-one training.
AcademyX’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses
- After Effects Fundamentals
  - 12 Hours
  - $895
  In this introductory After Effects course, participants will learn basic skills through intermediate over the span of two days. Students will come away with an understanding of how to create a project and import footage. Starting with using effects and presets, they will continue on to animating text and working with shape layers. Students will learn how to animate their own scenes, working with lighting, mattes, puppet tools, and more. For those seeking to learn the fundamentals and some higher-level techniques, this class will cover both.
- Illustrator Fundamentals Training
  - 12 Hours
  - $695
  This 2-day Illustrator course will start students off with learning the basics before progressing onwards to more in-depth techniques. Beginning with learning the interface, students will then be taught how to work with type, the drawing tools, using colors, and the Live Trace function. They will then progress to using Symbols and the 3D functions of Illustrator, as well as masking.
- Illustrator Advanced Training
  - 12 Hours
  - $750
  Learn advanced Illustrator techniques in this 2-day course, starting with completing full vector illustrations using the Pen tool. Higher-level skills will be taught, including the Blob brush tool, Gradients, and Transformation tools, giving students the tools to create their own designs. Students will be educated in pattern creation and logo design, allowing them to develop their own branding tools.
- InDesign Fundamentals
  - 12 Hours
  - $695
  This 2-day InDesign course will teach students the basics of Adobe InDesign. Participants will learn how to utilize the program for efficient and professional layout design. Beginning with learning the interface, students will progress to document and page setup, creating flyers, posters, and brochures. Threading text, text styles, and export methods will be explored.
See all AcademyX’s Courses
Sonic Training

San Diego location: 401 B St, San Diego, CA, 92101 US

Sonic Training offers on-site and online training in web design, graphic design, programming, database, Microsoft, and business skills. Located all across the U.S. students have the option to study on-site with various classroom rentals and training offices. Sonic Training also offers customized training for corporate or group learning with on-site classes, follow-up support, and guaranteed local instructors.
Sonic Training’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses
- Flash/Animate Introduction & Intermediate
  - 2 Days
  - $595
  This one-day course in Flash/Animate teaches basic and intermediate skills. Students will learn how to create Flash movies, insert interactivity and animated graphics, and publish Flash documents. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.
- Acrobat Adobe Introduction - Intermediate
  - 2 Days
  - $595
  This two-day Adobe Acrobat DC course enables participants to create, edit, and sign PDF forms and documents entirely online. Students also learn how to use external Mac and PC platforms to collaborate with others, share documents, and expedite workflow. Additional topics include harvesting and using document feedback, building sophisticated forms, tracking responses, adding signatures, and including security features. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.
- Illustrator Introduction/Intermediate Adobe
  - 2 Days
  - $595
  This 2-day Adobe Illustrator course teaches basic and intermediate skills. Students will learn how to use and apply gradients, patterns, colors, and special effects. They will also learn how to publish their creations on digital and physical canvases. Other specific topics include exporting and saving work, complex illustration, Illustrator text, tool usage, and fill/stroke objects. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.
- Illustrator Advanced Adobe
  - 1 Day
  - $350
  Further develop your Adobe Illustrator skills in this 1-day advanced course. Students will learn to use the Gradient Mesh tool, 3D drawings, and special effects to create a complex website, social media, and print images. Specific topics include an interface overview, drawing and stylizing objects, advanced layering, combining objects, and Illustrator text usage. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.
See all Sonic Training’s Courses
Digital Media Academy

San Diego location: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92093 US

Originally known as the Academy for New Media, the high school training provider Digital Media Academy started in 1999 on the campus of Stanford University. It has since expanded to other university campuses and runs online courses as well.
Digital Media Academy’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses
- Drawing & Design
  - 1 Week
  - $2,278
  With this course, young artists learn learn tools and skills for digital drawing and animation. Working in Photoshop with a digial drawing tablet, students practice perspective, color, poses, backgrounds, and storyboards.

showing 8 of 8 schools

San Diego Adobe
Corporate & Onsite Training

Upskill or reskill your workforce with our industry-leading corporate and onsite Adobe training programs. Conduct the training onsite at your location or live online from anywhere. You can also purchase vouchers for our public enrollment Adobe courses.

hello@nobledesktop.com (212) 226-4149

Which San Diego Adobe Class is Right for Me?

You have several options when it comes to learning Adobe, so we’ve chosen 68 of the best San Diego courses from the top 8 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 an Adobe 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 Adobe, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 45 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $375 to $2,278. The top options open to beginners include:

Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online

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

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of Adobe 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)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Advanced @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Captivate: Advanced @ Certstaffix Training ($920 | 2 Days)
In-person in San Diego or live online
Prerequisite: Experience with Adobe Captivate

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

In San Diego, you can choose to attend Adobe 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 San Diego.

In-Person in San Diego

If you prefer to learn Adobe face-to-face with your instructor, you have six schools to choose from in the San Diego area:

Ledet Training located at 3805 Murphy Canyon Road in San Diego, CA. We found twenty-four Adobe courses with prices ranging from $499 to $2,199 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 5 days.
New Horizons located at 7480 Miramar Rd Building B in San Diego, CA. We found ten Adobe courses with prices ranging from $395 to $790 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 2 days.
AcademyX located at 8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, CA. We found eight Adobe courses with prices ranging from $695 to $895 and class duration ranging from 12 hours.
Sonic Training located at 401 B St in San Diego, CA. We found eight Adobe courses with prices ranging from $350 to $595 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 2 days.
Digital Media Academy located at 9500 Gilman Dr in La Jolla, CA. We found one Adobe courses with prices ranging from $2,278 and class duration ranging from 1 week.

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 Adobe classes we found:

Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days | beginner)
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days | advanced)
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days | beginner)
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days | advanced)
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days | beginner)
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days | intermediate)
Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day | beginner)

“Remote Instructor” Training

In San Diego, you can attend Adobe courses live online and use the computer lab 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 in San Diego:

ONLC Training Centers: Computer lab at 402 West Broadway in San Diego, CA
- 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)
- Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 ($795 for 2 Days)
Certstaffix Training: Computer lab at 8880 Rio San Diego Drive in San Diego, CA
- Adobe After Effects CC (2020) ($1,330 for 3 Days)
- 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)
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2020) ($1,330 for 3 Days)

When are Adobe classes available?

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For training in San Diego or live online, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday and evening courses.

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

Drawing & Design @ Digital Media Academy ($2,278 | 1 Week | La Jolla or Online) is available weekdays or evenings

Courses available weekdays only include:

Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days | San Diego)
Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 2 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days | San Diego)
Adobe InDesign CC - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days | San Diego)
Adobe InDesign CC - Part 2 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days | San Diego)
Adobe Illustrator CC - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days | San Diego)

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 Adobe?

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

When learning Adobe, you can attend a course or program that dives comprehensively into Adobe or focuses on a particular topic, including Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within Adobe

Within Adobe, you can focus your learning on a specific topic, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Each one of these topics will directly enhance, supplement, or support your learning in Adobe. To see how each topic relates to Adobe 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 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn InDesign with Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
The course costs $795 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Illustrator with Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers.
The course costs $795 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn After Effects with Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training.
The course costs $1,330 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Premiere Pro with Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training.
The course costs $1,330 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Adobe XD with Adobe XD 101 @ Ledet Training.
The course costs $799 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Adobe Captivate with Adobe Captivate: Essentials @ Certstaffix Training.
The course costs $920 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Lightroom with Adobe Lightroom 101 @ Ledet Training.
The course costs $899 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Adobe Acrobat with Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers.
The course costs $375 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online
Learn Adobe Animate with Adobe Animate CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training.
The course costs $1,330 and is available both in-person in San Diego or live online

What type of learner am I?

When learning Adobe, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning Adobe comprehensively, getting started, or adding to existing skills.

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 Adobe and ready to spend 3 days to 5 days to master Adobe, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $1,330 to $2,199, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

Adobe Illustrator CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe InDesign CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Photoshop CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Animate CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Captivate 501 - Adobe Captivate Bootcamp @ Ledet Training ($2,199 | 5 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online

Committed to Getting Started

If you know you need to get started in Adobe 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) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Captivate: Essentials @ Certstaffix Training ($920 | 2 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with Adobe 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) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Advanced @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Adobe Captivate: Advanced @ Certstaffix Training ($920 | 2 Days) available in-person in San Diego or live online
Prereq note: Experience with Adobe Captivate
Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 2 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days) available in-person in San Diego

Will learning Adobe help me get a job?

Adobe is an in-demand design application suite that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing Adobe as a skill and the average salaries in San Diego according to Indeed as of August 2020.

Design Director: $108K annual salary, 14.24% above the national average
Digital Designer: $76K annual salary, 20.39% below the national average
Designer: $60K annual salary, 1.66% above the national average

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

How much does San Diego Adobe training cost?

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

For group classes, in-person training in San Diego ranges from $46/hour to $108/hour, and live online training ranges from $13/hour to $344/hr.

See the Adobe pricing analysis section to compare course fees.

For Adobe 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.

Adobe Training Pricing Analysis

See the tuition comparison below to compare Adobe courses by cost per training hour.* For private tutoring or corporate training (onsite or virtual), contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com for a quote.

Flash/Animate Introduction & Intermediate @ Sonic Training

In-person in San Diego

$46/hr $595 13 hours
Acrobat Adobe Introduction - Intermediate @ Sonic Training

In-person in San Diego

$46/hr $595 13 hours
Illustrator Introduction/Intermediate Adobe @ Sonic Training

In-person in San Diego

$46/hr $595 13 hours
InDesign Introduction/Intermediate @ Sonic Training

In-person in San Diego

$46/hr $595 13 hours
Photoshop Introduction/Intermediate @ Sonic Training

In-person in San Diego

$46/hr $595 13 hours

showing 5 of 67 prices

Disclaimer & Notes: Hourly rates are estimates only. Courses are not available on an hourly basis. Several other factors that contribute to pricing (such as job support and free retakes) are not factored into pricing per hour. 1 day is estimated to have 6.5 hours of training; 1 week is estimated at 35 hours; and 1 month is estimated at 150 hours. Actual hours will vary by school. Course pricing is subject to change without notice, certain discounts may not be included, and pricing may vary by location.

Learn Adobe for a New Career

Adobe is the leading creativity software company. It’s best known for the Adobe Creative Suite, which has recently transitioned to the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription service. Adobe’s software is an absolute essential for any visual arts career. Over 90% of the world’s creative professionals use Photoshop. Learning AdobeXD, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator will get you started on career paths in design, animation, and video editing.

Adobe is one of the core skills needed to secure one of these positions. See the career pages for more information on required skills, tips for landing a job, typical day-to-day work, and where to find job postings.

Designer source: indeed.com

Salary in San Diego

$60,000 / year
Same as the U.S. average

Designers work in a wide variety of industries and specialize in just as many mediums. Most designers create digital assets, but some designers work with hand-drawn sketches and illustrations. They start with an understanding of the best design principles and functional aesthetics. Common fields for designers include web, apps, print, fashion, animation, advertising, and UX design.
Learn about becoming a Designer
Digital Designer source: indeed.com

Salary in San Diego

$76,000 / year
20.39% less than the U.S. average

Digital Designers make graphics, animations, and other visual effects. Depending on their preference, a Digital Designer might choose to niche down to work exclusively on pre-print, web, or digital marketing. These niches that the Digital Designer is designing websites, applications, advertisements, or publications.
Learn about becoming a Digital Designer
Design Director source: indeed.com

Salary in San Diego

$108,000 / year
14.24% more than the U.S. average

A Design Director leads a team of creative professionals who curate the look and feel of a product or project through the production of visual strategies. They work on projects like magazines, movies, advertisements, video games, or websites. Design Directors can work in industries such as interior design, retail, marketing, architecture, and entertainment.
Learn about becoming a Design Director

showing 3 of 3 career paths

Learn more about how learning Adobe can help with your career options

Learn More About San Diego Adobe Training

Design is extremely important to our daily lives. We’re constantly exposed to products like apps, websites, videos, and advertisements that would not be possible without the hard work of Designers. Designers are important to almost every field and business since they help people represent themselves. Many Designers use the software in Adobe's Creative Cloud (CC). CC is a suite of popular design software like Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.

These Adobe apps can be used for a variety of different projects including photo editing, web design, and animation. They have become the industry standard for many different professions. They also integrate well with one another, which makes them even more popular with designers. For example, a Motion Designer might use Photoshop to create content, and then import it into Premiere Pro in order to create a video. Adobe even offers a subscription plan that includes access to all of its apps for one price.

Adobe Careers in San Diego

There are plenty of opportunities forcareers that use Adobe in San Diego. The city has many different businesses and almost all of them need designers in some way. The Navy has a large naval base in San Diego, and they employ a large part of the city through contracts and direct employment. You might not think that Adobe has much to do with the military, but the Navy spends over 30 million dollars per year in advertising, and part of that money is going to design professionals who are using tools in Adobe.

Graphic Designers are professionals who may use Adobe frequently. They’re responsible for creating logos and icons, as well as animated graphics. They rely heavily on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign when they’re working on projects, but these aren’t the only skills they need. Graphic Designers need knowledge of design theory as well as basic knowledge of the field they’re in. In San Diego, Graphic Designers earn about $50,000 per year, according to Glassdoor.

User Interface (UI) Designers are another group that uses Adobe frequently. UI is all about how people see a website and how it feels. UI Designers need knowledge of design software like Photoshop and InDesign as well as knowledge of design theory. UI Designers in San Diego generally make about $97,000 per year, Glassdoor reports.

Other jobs where Adobe is often used include Web Designer, Digital Designer, Animator, and Video Editor. According to Glassdoor, a Web Designer in San Diego earns approximately $65,000 per year, a Digital Designer earns $75,000, an Animator earns $58,000, and a Video Editor earns about $56,000.

In-Person Adobe Classes in San Diego

Learning to use Adobe software is an important step in any design career and San Diego has a lot of different options for in-person learning. Noble Desktop created this tool to list the top local schools so you can compare them and make the right choice.

Ledet Training has a large selection of Adobe classes covering a number of different apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects. These classes are taught at multiple skill levels, so attending Ledet is a good option for beginners in addition to people with prior experience. If you’re looking to learn new skills or expand current ones, Ledet Training is a good choice.

Sonic Training is another provider that offers a variety of Adobe classes. For example, Illustrator Introduction/Intermediate covers both basic and more advanced Illustrator skills. There is also an advanced Illustrator class. This school is located in downtown San Diego.

New Horizons also runs in-person Adobe classes in San Diego. Its classes include Photoshop and InDesign. Most New Horizons Adobe classes are suitable for beginners, and all classes include a free retake option. Courses generally take multiple days to complete.

Virtual Adobe Classes in San Diego

Many students are switching to virtual learning because it still offers many of the benefits of in-person learning, like live instruction. It also offers other benefits like the option to learn from home instead of having to travel to your classes.

Noble Desktop has plenty oflive online Adobe classesavailable for almost any skill level. There are options for people looking to start a career, including theGraphic Design Certificate. This course covers different Adobe software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as elements of design theory.

Noble Desktop also offers other classes that are great for people looking to build career foundations, like theMotion Graphics Certificate. This course covers the fundamentals of video editing and motion graphics, including how to use After Effects and Premiere Pro. Students in the Motion Graphics Certificate program also build a demo reel and receive one-on-one mentoring sessions.

If you’re just looking to expand your knowledge of how to use a wide range of Adobe products, Nobel’sAdobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp is a great choice. It takes a number of weeks to complete, and covers the most popular Adobe apps through project-based training. Noble also runs bootcamps for a number of individual Adobe apps including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Another place to find virtual Adobe classes is Career Centers, which is based in New York City, but offers a variety of virtual classes. Available courses include Premiere Pro Bootcamp, After Effects Bootcamp, and Adobe InDesign Bootcamp. NYIM Training also offers virtual Adobe training including bootcamps and certificate programs.

San Diego high schoolers can also learn Adobe apps through virtual courses. Adobe software is fun and relatively simple to use even if you’re not using it for a career. NextGen offersgraphic design summer classes for high schoolers, which include instruction in a number of Adobe apps. These classes are designed specifically for the high school level.

Corporate & Onsite Adobe Training in San Diego

Designers are an important part of most industries. For many companies, having an employee who knows how to complete design projects is a great asset. For instance, using workers proficient in software like After Effects and Premiere Pro to create polished content for social media is a trend that is slowly gaining popularity.

If you’re interested in upskilling your employees, consider Noble Desktop’sonsite or live online corporate Adobe training. Whether you opt for in-person onsite training or a private virtual class, you can work with instructors to create a custom lesson plan that fits your needs. Virtual classes take place through a teleconferencing platform such as Zoom. Participants also receive handouts and access to premium training videos to reinforce what they learned during class sessions. You can also purchase vouchers for your employees to attend Noble’s open-enrollment Adobe classes, and Noble Desktop will apply a discount. Contact Noble Desktop if you’re interested in speaking with a consultant about Noble’s corporate training opportunities.

Top Certificate Programs

Top Courses

Top Certificate Programs

Top Certificate Programs

Top Courses

Top Certificate Programs

Top Courses

Top San Diego Adobe Courses

Graphic Design Certificate Learn The Skills Guarantee™

Please sign in to save your favorite courses

San Diego Adobe Courses by School

Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop’s Top Live Online Adobe Courses

Ledet Training

Ledet’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

ONLC Training Centers

ONLC’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

New Horizons

New Horizons’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

Certstaffix Training

Certstaffix’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

AcademyX

AcademyX’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

Sonic Training

Sonic Training’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

Digital Media Academy

Digital Media Academy’s Top San Diego Adobe Courses

San Diego Adobe Corporate & Onsite Training Noble Desktop

Adobe Training Locations in or Near San Diego

Which San Diego Adobe Class is Right for Me?

What level should I start at?

Beginner Courses

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

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

In-Person in San Diego

Live Online Training from Anywhere

“Remote Instructor” Training

When are Adobe classes available?

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

Courses available weekdays only include:

What should I learn in Adobe?

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within Adobe

What type of learner am I?

Comprehensive Learner

Committed to Getting Started

Skill-Advancer

Will learning Adobe help me get a job?

How much does San Diego Adobe training cost?

Adobe Training Pricing Analysis

Flash/Animate Introduction & Intermediate @ Sonic Training

Acrobat Adobe Introduction - Intermediate @ Sonic Training

Illustrator Introduction/Intermediate Adobe @ Sonic Training

InDesign Introduction/Intermediate @ Sonic Training

Photoshop Introduction/Intermediate @ Sonic Training

Learn Adobe for a New Career

Designer source: indeed.com

Digital Designer source: indeed.com

Design Director source: indeed.com

Learn More About San Diego Adobe Training

Adobe Careers in San Diego

In-Person Adobe Classes in San Diego

Virtual Adobe Classes in San Diego

Corporate & Onsite Adobe Training in San Diego

Related Tech Classes

San Diego Adobe
Corporate & Onsite Training