Digital Design Certificate
IDCDD

Hands-on Training from Experts Live Online

Build a strong foundation in digital design by mastering tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma. You'll develop skills in visual design, typography, and UI design, and complete hands-on projects to showcase your expertise in both print and digital formats.

This program includes

  • 138 hours of live, project-based training from experts
  • Additional elective course
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Small class sizes

Special Limited Time Promotion: Receive our AI for Graphic Design course for free when you register for this certificate program.

Develop the technical skills and creative expertise needed to thrive in digital design. This program provides hands-on training with industry-standard tools and techniques, preparing you to create professional, modern designs for both print and digital media.

  • Master Adobe Applications: Gain proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to produce high-quality designs for web, print, and digital platforms. Learn essential workflows, file preparation, and project development to deliver polished, professional results.
  • Learn Core Design Techniques: Build a strong foundation in design theory, including layout composition, typography, and color principles. Apply these skills to enhance visual communication and create compelling, high-quality designs across multiple mediums.
  • UI Design for Web & Mobile Apps: Use Figma to design responsive websites and mobile applications. Learn to optimize layouts for various devices and create interactive prototypes for client and stakeholder review.
  • Real-World Projects & Portfolio Development: Complete projects that reflect current industry practices, covering web design, digital graphics, and UX/UI. Graduate with a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and versatility to prospective employers or clients.
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Courses in this Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 18 Hours

Adobe InDesign Bootcamp
  • Create layouts with text, color, and graphics
  • Import and style text and graphics
  • Create and apply color
  • Create short or long documents such as brochures, advertisements, magazines, and books
  • Prepare your files for final output: printing or PDF
  • Create and edit paragraph/character styles to easily format and change text throughout a design
  • Use master pages to control the layout of multi-page documents
  • Work with anchored objects, tables, libraries, find/change, and more

Unit 2 18 Hours

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
  • 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

Unit 3 18 Hours

Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

Learn how to create and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator, from basic shapes to advanced design techniques.

  • Create a variety of graphics, including logos, icons, patterns, packaging, and typography
  • Use the Pen tool to create vector drawings, with our tracing templates to help you master this drawing tool
  • Learn to work with shapes, brushes, and painting tools
  • Create colorful vector graphics using gradients and blends
  • Create patterns for use in graphic and fashion design
  • Make graphics for packaging
  • Save files for web or print

Unit 4 30 Hours

Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp

Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio.

  • Learn about the elements of design
  • Develop and expand your graphic design portfolio
  • Learn how to discuss your work and 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

Unit 5 12 Hours

Figma Bootcamp

    Learn how to design and prototype user interfaces with Figma, the industry-leading tool for UX/UI design.

    • Create UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) designs for websites, apps, and more
    • Design finished layouts that are optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens
    • Design on grids, extract image assets, share designs with clients/developers, and more
    • Build interactive prototypes
    • Make animations using Smart Animate
    • Use components (including variants) to make updating your designs easier
    • Work with Team libraries to share style and design components

    Unit 6 30 Hours

    UI Design Bootcamp

    Master the fundamentals of UI design and build a portfolio of professional projects in this course.

    • Learn UI design concepts & best practices
    • Design webpages and apps with Figma
    • Get 1-on-1 help and feedback on your design work so you can learn and improve
    • Develop projects for your portfolio to showcase your work as a UI Designer

    Unit 7

    Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)

    Throughout this program, you will complete a capstone project to showcase in your portfolio: 

    • Create a complete brand identity by researching, conceptualizing, and designing visual assets—including a logo, moodboard, and supporting materials—that reflect a clear brand strategy and aesthetic.
    • Apply the visual identity across various contexts such as packaging, signage, and digital platforms, while producing polished graphic design pieces that show consistency and creativity.
    • Document and present your work in a professional portfolio and final presentation, showcasing your creative process, technical skills, and the tools used to bring your branding concept to life.
    • Work on your capstone project both in and outside of class, using scheduled mentoring sessions to review your progress, ask questions, and get personalized feedback from your instructor.

    Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.

    Bonus 12 Hours

    AI for Graphic Design

    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.

    • Generate vector illustrations, photo edits, and layouts using AI tools in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
    • Create original visuals through prompt-based image generation with MidJourney, Leonardo AI, and DALL·E 3.
    • Enhance and restore images with AI-powered sharpening, upscaling, and de-noising techniques.
    • Use ChatGPT and Notion AI to develop creative briefs, brand names, and design directions.
    • Build moodboards, style guides, and concept sets with free and paid AI design tools.
    • Assemble a complete brand identity using multiple AI platforms in a simulated design workflow

    Schedule & Enrollment: Digital Design Certificate

    • 138 Hours
    • Price before discounts: $6,610 Full tuition: $4,495
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    • Expert instructors
    • Small classes

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