Build professional design skills, learn the Adobe Creative Cloud applications used by working designers, and begin assembling a portfolio that demonstrates your abilities to clients and employers.
Master the Adobe Creative Cloud Applications Professionals Use Every Day
- Retouch and manipulate photographs in Adobe Photoshop
- Create scalable vector artwork and logos in Adobe Illustrator
- Design polished multi-page layouts in Adobe InDesign
Learn Core Design Principles
- Study the fundamentals of graphic design, including typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, and design thinking.
Build a Portfolio That Gets Results
Work on a range of real-world projects, including social media graphics, logo designs, and cover art. A strong portfolio is essential to landing design work, and this program gives you everything you need to build one. Your work can be published directly to Adobe Portfolio, which is included with your Creative Cloud membership, giving you a professional portfolio website to share with the world.
State-Approved Certificate Program
This certificate program holds approval from the New York State Department of Education. No prior design experience is required; a basic comfort level with computers is all you need to get started.
Topics Covered at a Glance
- Adobe Photoshop for photo retouching and graphic creation
- Adobe InDesign for designing page layouts with text and imagery
- Adobe Illustrator for building vector graphics such as logos, icons, and illustrations
- Graphic design concepts, principles, and professional processes
- The elements of design and how they work together
- Developing and expanding your graphic design portfolio
- How to discuss your work, incorporate feedback, and participate in critiques
- Broadening your knowledge of both formal and conceptual design approaches
- Publishing your portfolio to Adobe Portfolio to create your own professional website
Flexible Training Solutions for Your Team
Group Vouchers and Scheduled Classes
Group vouchers are available so employees can attend sessions at their convenience, with options on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Courses run live online and in person at our Midtown Manhattan offices. Larger voucher packages include a custom registration tracking portal for managing enrollment.
With a wide variety of courses on the calendar, employees can choose sessions that match their current skill level, schedule, and preferred format.
Practical Skills from Working Industry Professionals
Participants leave training ready to apply what they have learned the very next day, with course files to keep as a permanent reference.
Our hands-on curriculum is designed around real professional challenges. Training is available on-site at your office, at our Midtown Manhattan location, or through live virtual instruction, and every program can be fully customized to your organization's training goals.
