Build a career-ready design portfolio while learning the tools and workflows shaping modern creative work. This live certificate program covers graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, UX & UI design, AI image generation, and AI-assisted app development.
Through hands-on projects, live instruction, and guided feedback, students create portfolio-ready design work, practice user research and prototyping, explore multi-model AI image workflows, and build live web applications using AI coding tools. By the end of the program, students will have a polished design portfolio, a documented UX case study, and deployed projects they can share with employers, clients, or collaborators.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 18 Hours
Learn how to retouch and enhance photos, create graphics, and work with layers, masks, and filters in Adobe Photoshop. This course covers essential tools and techniques for color correction, image compositing, and preparing files for web, video, and print.
Unit 2 18 Hours
Learn to draw and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. This course covers both basic and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. Ideal for learning how to create logos, icons, and more.
Unit 3 18 Hours
Learn how to design professional page layouts in Adobe InDesign. In this course you’ll create a book, magazine spread, brochure, restaurant menu, and business card as you learn to work with graphics, style text, and design layouts.
Unit 4 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio. This course covers key design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques, preparing you to create logos, posters, book covers, and digital assets.
Unit 5 12 Hours
Learn how to design and prototype user interfaces with Figma, the industry-leading tool for UI/UX design. This course covers essential skills, including working with components, auto layout, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.
Unit 6 6 Hours
Take your Figma skills to the next level with this advanced prototyping course. Learn to use variables, modes, and conditionals to add more realistic interactivity to your prototypes.
Unit 7 30 Hours
Master the fundamentals of UI design and build a portfolio of professional projects in this hands-on course. Learn best practices for designing websites and mobile apps, from wireframing to visual design concepts.
Unit 8 12 Hours
Discover the essence of UX Design. From UX vs. UI to usability testing and prototyping, delve into the intricacies of user experience design. Gain practical skills in research, wireframing, and more. Elevate your design game with this comprehensive course.
Unit 9 114 Hours
Unit 10 12 Hours
AI is transforming the creative industry, and this course will show you how to harness AI tools to work faster, generate ideas, and enhance your design workflow. Tailored for graphic and visual designers, you’ll explore how AI integrates into Adobe Creative Cloud apps and other leading AI platforms to help create, refine, and optimize professional design work. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Unit 11 60 Hours
Unit 12 60 Hours
Learn online at your own pace with video training and live support from our instructors. If you purchase the self-paced option, you can attend the live course for free within one year.
Unit 1 30 Hours
Retouch and enhance photos, create graphics, and work with layers, masks, and filters in Adobe Photoshop at your own pace. This self-paced course teaches essential techniques for color correction, image compositing, and preparing files for web, video, and print.
Unit 2 30 Hours
Learn to draw and edit vector graphics at your own pace using Adobe Illustrator. This course covers both basic and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. Ideal for learning how to create logos, icons, and more.
Unit 3 30 Hours
Learn to design professional page layouts at your own pace using Adobe InDesign. In this course you’ll create a book, magazine spread, brochure, restaurant menu, and business card as you learn to work with graphics, style text, and design layouts.
Unit 4 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio. This course covers key design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques, preparing you to create logos, posters, book covers, and digital assets.
Unit 5 12 Hours
Learn how to design and prototype user interfaces with Figma, the industry-leading tool for UI/UX design. This course covers essential skills, including working with components, auto layout, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.
Unit 6 6 Hours
Take your Figma skills to the next level with this advanced prototyping course. Learn to use variables, modes, and conditionals to add more realistic interactivity to your prototypes.
Unit 7 30 Hours
Master the fundamentals of UI design and build a portfolio of professional projects in this hands-on course. Learn best practices for designing websites and mobile apps, from wireframing to visual design concepts.
Unit 8 12 Hours
Get to the heart of what UX design is all about. From UX versus UI through usability testing and prototyping, dig into the finer points of user experience design. Build practical skills in research, wireframing, and more. Take your design game to the next level with this comprehensive course.
Unit 9 110 Hours
Unit 10 12 Hours
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming graphic design with hands-on projects that integrate tools like Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, and ChatGPT. Learn to streamline creative workflows, enhance visual assets, and build cohesive brand packages using cutting-edge AI platforms.
Unit 11 60 Hours
Unit 12 90 Hours
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
Since I took the class, I have more motivation to work on children's books because I can use AI to create my illustrations. I could fix many Photos I have had for a long time that were difficult to fix because of time-related damage. I use research to find the information that I need in the peace of my home using my computer and AI
The instructor was very personable, easy to follow along, and answered questions.
I really enjoyed the Adobe Illustrator bootcamp. The instructor was great, super attentive, and easy to ask questions to. Great experience, and I hope that I get to do another one!
Loved the experience at Noble Desktop. Would definitely choose Noble Desktop for future courses!
My overall experience was excellent. A lot of good information in the class content. I like that I was able to print the course so I can use it as a guide. The instructor was also great! He would always check in to see how those of us on Zoom were doing. He didn't talk too fast or too slow, very easy to understand.
This class was such a great experience! I went into the course having done some work in InDesign and this course helped boost my confidence in what I already know and taught me how to do tasks more efficiently. I also learned a ton of new skills during the course, and I was able to ask questions as we went. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn InDesign or wants to sharpen their existing skills!
Ethan was great! Very knowledgeable. The information presented was very useful.
I found the overall experience with Noble Desktop great. I did the self paced course first as I wanted to get started but the closest dates didn’t work for my schedule. Dan was fantastic - very clear and well structured. I thought the booklet and activities were well thought out.
The instructor was very knowledgeable about Figma.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and very kind! A great instructor!
My overall experience was very positive. I gained more tools in my Full Stack Web Development toolbox that track well with my overall goal and purpose. I felt the class downloads files were amazing, but the course instructor stole the show - providing great examples to follow along with.
The best experience for a beginner.
All material was easy to follow. Ethan is an excellent instructor, very patient and understanding. He didn't mind repeating himself and answering lots of questions. Thanks for making these courses available.
Excellent instruction with clear, practical guidance. The AI examples were especially valuable and will pay dividends in my future work.
I thought it was great, I'd take more classes. The instructor was really helpful and patient.
The wild world of graphic design is extensive and limitless. For how intimidating that may be- Noble Desktop will help you find your voice. Whether you leave with a brand new tool box and no idea what to do with it... You'll walk away with the ability to assemble all that knowledge and apply YOU to it. I still have a whole library of things to learn, but the confidence I gained from taking this bootcamp will not only benefit my creative career, but will forever encourage me to continue learning, questioning, exploring, and experimenting.
Great class and a really useful intro to AI for designers. The course content focuses on integrating AI into the design process, helping you work faster while maintaining creative control, and does a great job introducing how AI can support your design process, with clear examples of how to work more efficiently and elevate your output. Dan was also fantastic! He made everything easy to understand and shared practical ways to apply it right away. He also offers thoughtful ways to combine your design skills with AI, which feels especially valuable in today’s fast-moving industry. Overall, it was a really positive experience and felt immediately useful to my day-to-day work.
I have learned digitally online and in many live classes, and the method of teaching for me I have found to be the best at Noble Desktop. Dan is by far the best instructor I've ever taken classes with, not only at Noble but at other computer schools as well. He goes through explaining everything methodically, logically, and patiently.
Fantastic, would recommend! Helpful, especially for beginners. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. The instructor was very kind and patient, and let us ask questions and go through the demos at a good pace.
It was a good first experience with Noble Desktop. Good teacher. Receptive to class feedback and answering questions. He has good energy. A good balance of easy-going, but incredibly helpful instruction.
Jerron was amazing. I highly recommend him as an instructor. He makes content relevant for what you need and has a wealth of knowledge.
The instructor was excellent. He took his time going through presentations and assignments, making sure everything was clear. He took an interest in my projects and was supportive of them. The presentations were interesting and valuable. And some of the assignments were fun!
The best tech school for veterans, I believe. Getting to experience NYC for each program has been a lifelong dream of mine, not once but 4 times. I would like to thank all my instructors. I recommend this to my closest friends and family. Even if you can use AI, knowing the terms and vocabulary for building things is a game-changer for your portfolio. It will make you that much more efficient when writing prompts, and you will have better results.
It was an amazing experience. The instructor was very skilled with all the software and answered all questions intuitively. I recommend it to all my friends.
The class was packed with lots of tips and tricks on how to utilize some of the basic and common features in Figma.
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Attend this certificate program in-person in NYC or live online or as self-paced training. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our 185 Madison Ave, NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Learn at your own pace with pre-recorded video lessons and hands-on exercises. Work through the material on your schedule with access to course content and resources.
Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Here are some projects students created for their portfolios as part of this program.
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Sorry, but this training is not available online. However, some individual courses in this certificate program may be available online. Contact us if you would like to take this program remotely.
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There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
