# Graphic Design Certificate (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

Build a strong foundation in graphic design by mastering industry-standard tools and creative techniques. Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while exploring design theory, visual principles, and branding. Complete real-world projects that strengthen your portfolio and showcase your professional design skills.

## What you'll learn

- Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos and create graphics
- Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text and images
- Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more
- Understand graphic design concepts & processes
- Learn about the elements of design
- Develop and expand your graphic design portfolio
- Learn how to speak about your work and how to 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

## Curriculum
1. **Adobe InDesign Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
5. **Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)**
6. **AI for Graphic Design (Self-Paced)**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $2995

Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.