Compare Graphic Design Classes

Which Graphic Design course is right for you? This tool allows you to compare our Graphic Design courses with the important information you need to make the right decision.

Key Information
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
Graphic Design Certificate
UI Design Certificate
$975 18 Hours
$2,995 84 Hours
$3,995 120 Hours
Overview
Learn how to retouch and color correct photos, combine images, and create graphics in Photoshop. This course covers the basic and intermediate features of Photoshop such as color/contrast, photo retouching, layers, masks, filters, and saving files for web/video/print.
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.
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: October 8–10, Wednesday to Friday, 10–5pm
Other scheduling options Weekdays, Sundays, or evenings
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Next start date: Sep 21–Dec 21, Sundays
Other scheduling options: Sundays, weekdays, or evenings
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Next start date: Nov 10–Dec 29, Weekdays
Other scheduling options: Weekdays or evenings
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Certification
Receive a Certificate of Completion
New York-licensed Certificate Program
New York-licensed Certificate Program
Software Included
Adobe Photoshop (1 month)
Adobe Creative Cloud Software (4 months)
Adobe Creative Cloud Software (4 months)
Free Retake Within 1 Year See our class policies for more details
Workbook Included
Courses Included (Certificates & packages only)
N/A
  • 18 HoursAdobe InDesign Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Illustrator Bootcamp
  • 30 HoursGraphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp
  • 0 hoursGraphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)
  • 18 HoursAdobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  • 18 HoursAdobe Illustrator Bootcamp
  • 12 HoursFigma Bootcamp
  • 30 HoursGraphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp
  • 30 HoursUI Design Bootcamp
  • 0 hoursGraphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)
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.
Financing See our Climb Credit FAQ for more details
This program is eligible for 12-month financing through Climb Credit.
This program is eligible for 12-month financing through Climb Credit.
Target Audience

This class is a good fit for:

  • Beginners without previous design experience who want to learn Photoshop.
  • Marketers, photographers, and other professionals looking to add Photoshop to their skill sets.
  • Designers who want to refresh on or learn Photoshop for digital design.

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.
What You’ll Learn
  • Learn to retouch photos and create graphics
  • Improve your images by adjusting color, brightness, and contrast
  • Use selections to work with specific parts of an image
  • Prepare images for digital, web, video, or print
  • Make updates easier by using adjustment layers
  • Remove backgrounds with layer masks
  • Sharpen photos
  • Create visual effects with filters, shadows, blend modes, and much more
  • Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos and create graphics
  • Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text and images
  • Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more
  • Understand graphic design concepts & processes
  • Learn about the elements of design
  • Develop and 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 and apps
  • Learn to retouch photos in Photoshop
  • Use Adobe Illustrator’s drawing tools to create graphics, icons, and logos

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Weekdays 10–5pm EDT
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October 2025
October 8–10
Wednesday to Friday 10–5pm EDT
$975
18 Hours

Learn how to retouch and color correct photos, combine images, and create graphics in Photoshop. This course covers the basic and intermediate features of Photoshop such as color/contrast, photo retouching, layers, masks, filters, and saving files for web/video/print.

October 12–26
Sundays 10–5pm EDT
$975
18 Hours

Learn how to retouch and color correct photos, combine images, and create graphics in Photoshop. This course covers the basic and intermediate features of Photoshop such as color/contrast, photo retouching, layers, masks, filters, and saving files for web/video/print.

October 14–16
Tuesday to Thursday 10–5pm EDT
$975
18 Hours

Learn how to draw and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. This course covers the basics and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. Perfect for creating logos, icons, and packaging.

October 20–November 5
Mondays & Wednesdays 6–9pm EDT
$975
18 Hours

Learn how to design professional page layouts with text & graphics in Adobe InDesign. This course covers styling, importing, packaging, and advanced techniques like styles, master pages, and tables. Perfect for creating books, magazines, and ads.

October 20–January 21
Evenings 6–9pm EDT
$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.

November 2025
November 2–16
Sundays 10–5pm EST
$975
18 Hours

Learn how to draw and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator. This course covers the basics and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. Perfect for creating logos, icons, and packaging.

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