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Top Washington, D.C. Adobe Courses

Find the perfect Adobe class for you in Washington, D.C.. We’ve found 101 courses available in-person or live online with class duration ranging from 18 hours to 5 days and pricing ranging from $325 to $4,195.

Washington, D.C. Adobe Courses by School

Here are some of the top Washington, D.C. schools offering Adobe training, including Ledet Training (24 courses), Lumenbrite (18 courses), and Future Media Concepts (15 courses). We’ve also included 2 schools that offer live online courses you can take from anywhere, including Washington, D.C..

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.
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Ledet Training

Washington, D.C. location: 1634 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006 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 Washington, D.C. 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 InDesign 101
  - 2 Days
  - $899
  This 2-day program on Adobe InDesign teaches the essentials of this publishing layout software. Students in this class will learn how to design and publish many types of content, such as marketing materials, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and more. With no need for previous experience, students will leave this program ready to create high-quality layout designs.
- 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.
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ONLC Training Centers

Fairfax location: 11350 Random Hills Rd, Fairfax, VA, 22030 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 Washington, D.C. 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 InDesign Core Skills: Level 1
  - 2 Days
  - $795
  This 2-day introductory Adobe InDesign course is intended for students looking to learn the fundamentals for creating professional looking graphic design projects in various formats. Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid grasp of how to set up documents and pages within InDesign. Students will also learn how to work with various elements in InDesign, like objects, text, typography, styles, as well as best practices around printing and exporting files as PDFs.
- Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2
  - 3 Days
  - $1,195
  The next step after completing the beginner's course in Adobe InDesign is advancing to Level 2, which is a 3-day class that teaches students at a faster pace and incorporates shortcuts as well as other practical tips to enhance workflow. The content will build upon the student's knowledge of Adobe InDesign by testing their current abilities and adding to the knowledge they gained in the previous lesson.
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Lumenbrite

Washington, D.C. location: 1634 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006 US

Lumenbrite offers interactive and hands-on digital design training including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Creative Cloud, Dreamweaver, and Animate. Lumenbrite has nationwide authorized Adobe training centers where students can utilize facilities for their training needs.
Lumenbrite’s Top Washington, D.C. Adobe Courses
- Photoshop Training: Bootcamp
  - 4 Days
  - $1,595
  This 4-day Adobe Photoshop course will cover how to retouch and manipulate photos as well as layers, masks, and typography concepts. Students will understand how to produce image effects and work with camera Raw files, leading to advanced compositing techniques. Color management, adjustment layers, and blending modes will also be taught. Adobe Illustrator and Smart Objects will be included. Students will gain knowledge of how to create their own custom brushes, complete complex selections, and use the healing brush and clone stamp tools. Students who complete the course will earn an Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate.
- Photoshop Training: Essential Skills 1
  - 2 Days
  - $895
  This 2-day Photoshop course covers layers, as well as masks and useful image effects. The foundations of typography will be taught. They will then move on to cover how to process camera Raw files for use in photography, in addition to learning image compositing. An Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate will be given to all students who complete the course.
- Photoshop Training: Essential Skills 2
  - 2 Days
  - $895
  This 2-day Photoshop course will cover advanced image manipulation, masks, blending modes, and working with vector graphics. Students will be taught how to apply and manipulate adjustment layers to efficiently alter the visuals of their project, as well as create their own custom brushes. Smart Objects will be explored in-depth. Each student who completes the course earns an Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate.
- InDesign Training: Bootcamp
  - 4 Days
  - $1,595
  This comprehensive 4-day InDesign course will cover how to import images, color and typography concepts, and how to make the text flow. Character and Paragraph styles will be taught in-depth, including style nesting, table nesting, and Blending Modes. Cross program functionality will be covered as well, using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to import graphics and photo effects. Those who complete the course will be awarded an Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate.
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Future Media Concepts

Washington, D.C. location: 1627 K Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006 US

Future Media Concepts provides accessible education for content creators and IT professionals. They offer both on-site and online classes in digital video, graphics, Adobe, 3D animation and design, and web development. FMC has several locations around the globe including Dubai, Toronto, and the U.S.
Future Media Concepts’s Top Washington, D.C. Adobe Courses
- Photoshop Fundamentals
  - 3 Days
  - $1,495
  This 3-day course covers the fundamentals of Photoshop. Topics include retouching and color correcting photos, creating selections, working with layers, masks, channels, typography, vector drawing, saving files, and more.
- Photoshop CC Advanced: Print and Photography
  - 2 Days
  - $1,195
  This 2-day course is geared for photographers and designers with prior Photoshop experience, who want advance their skills and improve their photographs. Topics include using Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw, brief comparison of Lightroom vs. Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw, Selections, Image Corrections, using Smart Objects, Painting tools, Photoshop Actions, Scripts, Color Management, and more.
- Photoshop CC Advanced - Web and Video
  - 2 Days
  - $1,195
  This 2-day course is geared for people with prior Photoshop experience who want to work with web and video graphics. Topics include working with Adobe Camera Raw, advanced image compositing, High Dynamic Range (HDR) images, editing video, prepping images for web, animation, vanishing points, working with and printing 3D files, working with graphics for video, and more.
- Introduction to InDesign CC
  - 3 Days
  - $1,495
  This InDesign fundamentals course covers the basics of InDesign for creating and designing pages. This 3-day course will get you up and running in the tool and working on projects in InDesign. Topics include creating documents, working with objects, working with typography, managing color, modifying graphics, and more.
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New Horizons

Washington, D.C. location: 2010 Coroporate Ridge, McLean, VA, 22102 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 Washington, D.C. 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.
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Certstaffix Training

Fairfax location: 4000 Legato Rd, Fairfax, VA, 22033 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 Live Online Adobe Courses
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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Softek Services, Inc.

Washington, D.C. location: 1156 15th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005 US

Located in Washington, Softek services offer onsite training in Washington including Business Intelligence and Data Visualization, Adobe, Soft Skills, Web Design & Development, and exam preparation. Softek Services also offer corporate training to increase an organization’s productivity and improve workforce knowledge.
Softek Services’s Top Washington, D.C. Adobe Courses
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  - 1 Day
  - $325
  This introductory one-day Photoshop course teaches basic skills in Photoshop. Students will learn how to work with the Photoshop environment, sample colors, add and adjust layers, retouch and crop images, work with selections, and apply gradients. This course comes with a detailed training guide and offers a money-back guarantee.
- Intermediate Adobe Photoshop
  - 1 Day
  - $325
  This 1-day intermediate Photoshop course builds off the beginner course and has students learning more advanced skills. Students will dive into more advanced concepts such as masks, channels, bitmaps, and vectors. This course comes with a detailed training guide and offers a money-back guarantee.
- Advanced Adobe Photoshop
  - 1 Day
  - $325
  Master complex professional techniques in this 1-day Adobe Photoshop advanced level class. Students will use tools like Camera Raw, advanced color correction, color management techniques, and CMYK to create high-quality and precise images. This course comes with a detailed training guide and offers a money-back guarantee.
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign
  - 1 Day
  - $325
  This introductory InDesign course teaches students the basics of using Adobe InDesign in order to create print and digital media designs. The course covers a wide range of beginner tools and topics, including the InDesign interface basics, creating documents, working with objects and images, color and type best practices, and using both tabs and tables. This course comes with a detailed training guide and offers a money-back guarantee.
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Which Washington, D.C. Adobe Class is Right for Me?

You have several options when it comes to learning Adobe, so we’ve chosen 96 of the best Washington, D.C. 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 57 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $325 to $2,199. The top options open to beginners include:

Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days)
In-person in Fairfax 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 Fairfax or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Advanced @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Adobe Captivate: Advanced @ Certstaffix Training ($920 | 2 Days)
In-person in Fairfax or live online
Prerequisite: Experience with Adobe Captivate

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

In Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C..

In-Person in Washington, D.C.

If you prefer to learn Adobe face-to-face with your instructor, you have six schools to choose from in the Washington, D.C. area:

Ledet Training located at 1634 I Street NW in Washington, DC. We found twenty-four Adobe courses with prices ranging from $499 to $2,199 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 5 days.
Lumenbrite located at 1634 I Street NW in Washington, DC. We found eighteen Adobe courses with prices ranging from $895 to $1,995 and class duration ranging from 2 days to 5 days.
Future Media Concepts located at 1627 K Street NW in Washington, DC. We found fifteen Adobe courses with prices ranging from $1,195 to $1,495 and class duration ranging from 2 days to 3 days.
New Horizons located at 2010 Coroporate Ridge in McLean, VA. We found ten Adobe courses with prices ranging from $395 to $790 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 2 days.
Softek Services, Inc. located at 1156 15th St NW in Washington, DC. We found twelve Adobe courses with prices ranging from $325 to $800 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 2 days.

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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.:

ONLC Training Centers: Computer lab at 11350 Random Hills Rd in Fairfax, VA
- 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 4000 Legato Rd in Fairfax, VA
- 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 in-person training in Washington, D.C., the Adobe courses we found (shown above) are only available weekdays. For those with busy schedules looking for evening or weekend courses, these live online options offer flexibility:

Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
This course is also available online
Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
This course is also available online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
This course is also available online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days)
This course is also available online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
This course is also available online

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. or live online
Learn Adobe XD with Adobe XD 101 @ Ledet Training.
The course costs $799 and is available both in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Learn Adobe Captivate with Adobe Captivate: Essentials @ Certstaffix Training.
The course costs $920 and is available both in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Learn Lightroom with Adobe Lightroom 101 @ Ledet Training.
The course costs $899 and is available both in-person in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Photoshop CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Photoshop Training: Bootcamp @ Lumenbrite ($1,595 | 4 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Photoshop 501 - Photoshop Bootcamp @ Ledet Training ($1,899 | 5 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Photoshop 502 - Photoshop and Lightroom Photography Bootcamp @ Ledet Training ($2,199 | 5 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe InDesign CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
InDesign Training: Bootcamp @ Lumenbrite ($1,595 | 4 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe After Effects CC (2020) @ Certstaffix Training ($1,330 | 3 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Captivate: Essentials @ Certstaffix Training ($920 | 2 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 @ ONLC Training Centers ($1,195 | 3 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Acrobat DC Advanced @ ONLC Training Centers ($375 | 1 Day) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Adobe Captivate: Advanced @ Certstaffix Training ($920 | 2 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C. or live online
Prereq note: Experience with Adobe Captivate
Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 2 @ New Horizons ($790 | 2 Days) available in-person in Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C. according to Indeed as of August 2020.

Design Director: $105K annual salary, 11.45% above the national average
Digital Designer: $74K annual salary, 22.34% below the national average
Designer: $59K annual salary, 0.83% below the national average

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

How much does Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. ranges from $50/hour to $108/hour, and live online training ranges from $13/hour to $337/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.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop @ Softek Services, Inc.

In-person in Washington

$50/hr $325 6.5 hours
Intermediate Adobe Photoshop @ Softek Services, Inc.

In-person in Washington

$50/hr $325 6.5 hours
Advanced Adobe Photoshop @ Softek Services, Inc.

In-person in Washington

$50/hr $325 6.5 hours
Introduction to Adobe InDesign @ Softek Services, Inc.

In-person in Washington

$50/hr $325 6.5 hours
Intermediate Adobe InDesign @ Softek Services, Inc.

In-person in Washington

$50/hr $325 6.5 hours

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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 Washington, D.C.

$59,000 / 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.
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Digital Designer source: indeed.com

Salary in Washington, D.C.

$74,000 / year
22.34% 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.
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Design Director source: indeed.com

Salary in Washington, D.C.

$105,000 / year
11.45% 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.
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Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite offers an unparalleled collection of tools for design, many of which are the industry-standard for their various fields. These include Adobe Photoshop, which is the most popular tool for photo and graphic editing, Premiere Pro, which is used by everyone from Instagram influencers to major motion picture studios for video editing, and Captivate, the most popular tool for eLearning development.

The tool or tools you choose to learn will depend on what you intend to do for work. Motion designers and video editors rely on After Effects and Premiere Pro. Graphic designers work with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom. For web design, you should check out Adobe Dreamweaver and XD.

Adobe Careers in Washington, D.C.

Many careers rely on Adobe tools for the work they do each day. You could become a Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Visual Designer, and more with these essential skills. Designers with broad skills are generally better compensated in the Washington, D.C. area, making 25% more than the national average. You could even choose to specialize in a particular aspect of design, such as web design or eLearning design, to create a competitive niche for yourself.

In-Person Adobe Classes in Washington, D.C.

Learning in-person has some undeniable benefits. Retention and retrievability of learning are improved when that learning occurs within a social context. Working hands-on with peers and instructors can yield a rich learning experience with lasting impact.

If you want to learn Adobe in the Washington, D.C. area, there are several providers offering a broad menu of options. Lumenbrite has on-site programs in the area that teach essential skills in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and more. Softek Services, Inc. and General Assembly offer long and short programs teaching skills in everything from Captivate to InDesign. If you don’t mind a short commute, New Horizons also offers on-site programs at their location in McLean, Virginia.

Certstaffix Training and ONLC Training Centers offer programs that are facilitated by remote instructors while offering students the ability to participate in these programs at their on-site computer labs.

Virtual Adobe Training

In-person training is great, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Benefit from increased flexibility without compromising the real-time attention you need from an expert instructor. Noble Desktop, the creators of this tool offer virtual options for Adobe training live online so that you can learn with a cohort when you have time.

Noble Desktop’s Intro to Adobe CC Bootcamp is a 5-day program that introduces students to some of the most popular Creative Cloud apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. This program spends one day each on these tools and is also available as five standalone programs.

There are other providers who offer virtual training in Adobe, including the American Graphics Institute, which offers a broad selection of Adobe courses. NYIM Training offers virtual Adobe classes, including an Adobe XD in a Day program. Career Centers’ live online Adobe courses include programs on Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and more. These programs are also facilitated by remote instructors.

Corporate & Onsite Adobe Training in Washington, D.C.

All programs offered by Noble Desktop can be customized for private onsite training to fit the needs of your design or video team. Not ready to compromise your schedule for multi-day training?

No problem, choose our group class vouchers to make it easy for your team to learn their most-needed Adobe app. For onsite and corporate Adobe training, contact Noble Desktop’s corporate training team to learn more about our corporate options.

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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop @ Softek Services, Inc.

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Advanced Adobe Photoshop @ Softek Services, Inc.

Introduction to Adobe InDesign @ Softek Services, Inc.

Intermediate Adobe InDesign @ Softek Services, Inc.

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Designer source: indeed.com

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Design Director source: indeed.com

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