Special Limited Time Promotion: Receive our AI for Graphic Design & Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp for free when you register for this certificate program.
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the Graphic Design Certification Program.
Advance your graphic design skills at your own pace with the Graphic Design Certification Online program. Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exams through hands-on projects, video resources, and six hours of personalized tutoring. You can also retake the exam for free or choose additional tutoring instead.
Personalized tutoring focuses on your specific needs, ensuring you’re fully prepared for certification. Upon completing the program, you’ll gain the skills and credentials to enhance your career in graphic design, with the flexibility to customize your learning schedule to fit your goals.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order. See the FAQ for more details.
Unit 1 18 Hours
Unit 2 18 Hours
Unit 3 18 Hours
Learn how to create and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator, from basic shapes to advanced design techniques.
Attend AI for Graphic Design & Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
Bonus 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio.
Bonus 12 Hours
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing graphic design through hands-on projects that integrate tools like Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, and ChatGPT. Learn to streamline workflows, enhance visual assets, and create cohesive brand packages using cutting-edge AI platforms.
This certificate includes these three certification exams as well as exam proctoring. The exams are optional.
The Adobe Certified Professional Exam for Photoshop is designed to test skills in visual communication and digital imaging using Photoshop. This industry-recognized certification demonstrates proficiency with the software’s tools and is ideal for students and aspiring professionals in graphic design and other creative fields.
Exam detailsThe Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Illustrator exam measures skills in crafting scalable artwork, logos, and design elements using Adobe Illustrator.
Exam detailsThe Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign exam tests layout and design skills used in creating professional documents for print and digital output. This certification demonstrates proficiency with core InDesign tools and page design workflows.
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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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Designers typically prefer using a Mac, but the Adobe design apps you’ll learn in this certificate program work the same on both platforms. You can use whichever you prefer (Mac or Windows).
