# Graphic Design Certificate Canonical URL: ## Overview Master the industry-standard design applications and processes used to create polished work in this Graphic Design Certificate. You'll build a strong foundation in core design concepts while developing a portfolio that shows potential employers what you can do. You'll get hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, the essential Adobe Creative Cloud tools used by Graphic Designers daily. Throughout the program, you'll learn how to retouch images, create scalable vector graphics, and design cohesive layouts that prepare you for a wide range of real design tasks. Along the way, you will deepen your understanding of graphic design theory, including composition, color theory, typography, and key design principles, and see how these ideas translate into effective designs across print and digital media. You will also expand your portfolio through branding and marketing projects such as logos, packaging, and promotional materials that demonstrate how design communicates brand identity. Through a series of portfolio-building assignments, you will create and refine both digital and print projects that meet professional design standards, leaving the program with a portfolio that reflects your creativity and range of skills. ## What you'll learn - Use Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos and create graphics; use Adobe InDesign to design page layouts that combine text and images - Use Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more - Understand core graphic design concepts and processes - Learn the fundamental elements of design - Develop and grow your graphic design portfolio - Practice discussing your work and learn how to incorporate and evaluate critiques - Expand your understanding of graphic design ideas and processes, both formal and conceptual - Upload your work to Adobe Portfolio, included with your Creative Cloud membership, to build your portfolio website ## Curriculum 1. **Adobe InDesign Bootcamp** 2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp** 3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp** 4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp** 5. **AI for Graphic Design Course** 6. **Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)** ## Instructors ### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms. Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design. ### Dan Rodney — Instructor & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading the latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $2995 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.