Compare Graphic Design Certificates

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Key Information
Graphic Design Certificate
UI Design Certificate
Digital Design Certificate
$2,995 84 Hours
$3,995 120 Hours
$4,495 138 Hours
Overview
Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.
Gain essential skills in UI design for websites and mobile apps, including composition, typography, color, and attention to interactivity. Develop a portfolio showcasing your design projects and earn a NY State-approved certificate in UI Design.
Become a well-rounded Digital Designer by learning essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop a comprehensive understanding of design concepts, processes, and workflows, create great-looking modern designs, and showcase them in a portfolio.
Prerequisite
Open to Beginners
Open to Beginners
Open to Beginners
Location
185 Madison Ave, NYC or Live Online
185 Madison Ave, NYC or Live Online
185 Madison Ave, NYC or Live Online
Schedule
Next start date: May 20–Jun 28, Weekdays
Other scheduling options: Weekdays, sundays, or evenings
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Next start date: Jun 24–Aug 28, Weekdays
Other scheduling options: Weekdays or evenings
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Next start date: Jun 24–Aug 28, Weekdays
Other scheduling options: Weekdays or evenings
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Certification
New York-licensed Certificate Program
New York-licensed Certificate Program
New York-licensed Certificate Program
Free Retake Within 1 Year See our class policies for more details
Workbook Included
Courses Included (Certificates & packages only)
  • 18 HoursAdobe InDesign Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Illustrator Bootcamp
  • 30 HoursGraphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Illustrator Bootcamp
  • 12 HoursFigma Bootcamp
  • 30 HoursGraphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp
  • 36 HoursUI Design Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe InDesign Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Illustrator Bootcamp
  • 30 HoursGraphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp
  • 12 HoursFigma Bootcamp
  • 36 HoursUI Design Bootcamp
Payment Plan See our payment plan FAQ for more details
This program is eligible for our “pay-as-you-go” payment plan.
This program is eligible for our “pay-as-you-go” payment plan.
This program is eligible for our “pay-as-you-go” payment plan.
Financing See our Leif FAQ for more details
This program is eligible for 12-month financing through Leif.
This program is eligible for 12-month financing through Leif.
This program is eligible for 12-month financing through Leif.
Target Audience

This certificate program is for anyone who wants to learn design apps (such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), develop graphic design skills (learn about color, composition, etc), and start building their design portfolio. It’s a good fit for:

  • Those who want to get started as a Graphic Designer.
  • Anyone who needs to create graphics or marketing materials for businesses. Business owners, people in marketing, or anyone in a company that works with the creation of marketing materials can benefit from design skills. Not having to hire outside design firms can speed up projects and give you more control.
  • Beginning designers who want to round out their technical skills (by getting better with the design apps) and improve their graphic design skills.
  • Designers who have been away from the design field for a while and want to get back to being hands-on with the design apps, update their skills, and create an updated portfolio of design work.

The UI Design Certificate is for those seeking to learn industry-standard tools and skills for designing website interfaces. This program is best suited for:

  • Those who want to get started as a UI (visual) Designer.
  • Designers who are looking to gain digital design skills for designing websites and apps.
  • Designers who have been away from the design field for a while and want to get back to being hands-on with today’s modern design apps, update their skills, and create an updated portfolio of design work.

The Digital Design Certificate is for those seeking to learn industry-standard tools and skills for designing print & web graphics, website interfaces, and other types of modern designs. This program is best suited for:

  • Anyone who wants to become a well-rounded Graphic and UI Designer.
  • Designers looking to gain digital design skills for designing websites and apps.
  • Designers who have been away from the design field for a while and want to get back to being hands-on with today’s modern design apps, update their skills, and create an updated portfolio of design work.

What You’ll Learn
  • Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos & create graphics
  • Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text & images
  • Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, & more
  • Understand graphic design concepts & processes
  • Learn about the elements of design
  • Develop & expand your graphic design portfolio
  • Learn how to speak about your work and how to incorporate and evaluate critiques
  • Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual
  • Upload your work to Adobe Portfolio (included with your Creative Cloud membership) to create your portfolio website.
  • Learn Figma for designing and prototyping the UI (user interface) of websites, apps, etc.
  • Understand graphic design concepts and processes
  • Learn to design websites & apps
  • Learn to retouch photos in Photoshop
  • Use Adobe Illustrator’s drawing tools to create graphics, icons, logos, etc.
  • Adobe Photoshop: Retouch photos & create graphics
  • Adobe InDesign: Create page layouts with text & images
  • Adobe Illustrator: Create vector graphics such as logos, icons, & more
  • Figma: Design user interfaces of websites and apps
  • Graphic & Print Design: Learn graphic design concepts & processes as you create portfolio-worthy projects to show potential clients or apply for a job
  • UI & Web Design: Learn web design concepts, workflows, and best practices as you create portfolio-worthy projects to show potential clients or apply for a job

Enroll in an Upcoming Course

November 2023
November 27–February 29
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$4,495
138 Hours

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer by learning essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop a comprehensive understanding of design concepts, processes, and workflows, create great-looking modern designs, and showcase them in a portfolio.

November 27–February 29
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$3,995
120 Hours

Gain essential skills in UI design for websites and mobile apps, including composition, typography, color, and attention to interactivity. Develop a portfolio showcasing your design projects and earn a NY State-approved certificate in UI Design.

November 27–January 5
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$2,995
84 Hours

Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.

December 2023
December 4–January 10
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$2,995
84 Hours

Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.

January 2024
January 8–February 16
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$2,995
84 Hours

Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.

January 8–February 29
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$4,495
138 Hours

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer by learning essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop a comprehensive understanding of design concepts, processes, and workflows, create great-looking modern designs, and showcase them in a portfolio.

January 11–February 29
Weekdays 10–5pm EST
$3,995
120 Hours

Gain essential skills in UI design for websites and mobile apps, including composition, typography, color, and attention to interactivity. Develop a portfolio showcasing your design projects and earn a NY State-approved certificate in UI Design.

January 21–May 5
Sundays 10–5pm EST
$2,995
84 Hours

Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.

January 21–May 5
Sundays 10–5pm EST
$4,495
138 Hours

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer by learning essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop a comprehensive understanding of design concepts, processes, and workflows, create great-looking modern designs, and showcase them in a portfolio.

January 30–June 25
Evenings 6–9pm EST
$4,495
138 Hours

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer by learning essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop a comprehensive understanding of design concepts, processes, and workflows, create great-looking modern designs, and showcase them in a portfolio.

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