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Graphic Design Certificate

Learn Photoshop and Illustrator to build a portfolio that gets you hired. 8 weeks. Live instruction. Personalized 1-on-1 mentorship. Real projects.

Photoshop + Illustrator
8 Weeks
Live Online
TBD
SOC 27-1024
What You'll Learn

Design That Gets You Hired

This program covers both major Adobe design tools — Photoshop for raster work and Illustrator for vector. You'll build a portfolio across brand identity, marketing materials, and digital content design.

  • Design principles: typography, color theory, layout, visual hierarchy
  • Photoshop: photo editing, compositing, digital illustration, retouching
  • Illustrator: vector design, logo creation, iconography, brand systems
  • Brand identity design from brief to delivery
  • Digital marketing materials: social media, ads, banners, email
  • Print production: preparing files for physical output
  • Portfolio presentation and client communication
  • AI-generated assets as a design tool and competitive advantage

Program Details

Duration8 weeks
SoftwarePhotoshop + Illustrator (included)
Schedule2 group sessions/week + 1-on-1 mentorship (Weeks 7–8)
Format100% live online (Zoom)
TuitionTBD
SOC Code27-1024
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Payment plans available. See FAQ

Curriculum

8-Week Schedule

WeekTopicKey Skills
1Design Foundations & PhotoshopDesign principles, visual communication, Photoshop interface, layers, selections, masks, retouching
2Advanced Photoshop & TypographyCompositing, blend modes, smart objects, type hierarchy, font pairing, grid systems, layout
3Illustrator & Vector DesignPen tool, shapes, pathfinder, logo construction, vector vs. raster, icon design
4Brand Identity & Color TheoryBrand guidelines, logo variations, color psychology, CMYK vs. RGB, accessible design, style guides
5Digital & Print DesignSocial media graphics, digital ads, platform specs, print layout, bleeds, CMYK, production-ready files
6AI in Design & Marketing CollateralAI image generation, Firefly in Photoshop, prompt-to-asset workflow, email templates, campaign design
7Portfolio Sprint + 1-on-1 Mentorship NEWPortfolio curation, case study writing, peer review — plus two individual 30-min mentorship sessions tailored to your goals
8Brand System Capstone + 1-on-1 Mentorship NEWFinal brand system, portfolio presentation, career prep — plus two individual 30-min sessions for personalized feedback

Personalized 1-on-1 Mentorship

In Weeks 7–8, every student receives dedicated 1-on-1 time with their instructor — two 30-minute sessions per week focused on your individual portfolio, career goals, and areas where you want to grow. This is your time to get personalized feedback that group settings can't provide.

Career Outcomes

What You Can Do With This Certificate

Job Titles

  • Graphic Designer
  • Brand Designer
  • Visual Designer
  • Digital Marketing Designer
  • Social Media Designer
  • Junior Art Director
$59,960

National median annual salary for Graphic Designers (BLS, SOC 27-1024, May 2024). Agency and freelance rates in LA are typically higher.

Industries Hiring

  • Advertising agencies
  • In-house brand teams
  • Digital marketing firms
  • Entertainment companies
  • Startups & e-commerce
  • Nonprofits

Ready to Build Your Design Portfolio?

Utah residents can enroll now. Outside Utah? Join the waitlist and be first when we expand.

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