Learn essential design tools, complete real portfolio projects, and earn a certificate. Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate is made for aspiring creatives and offers a deep dive into the world of graphic design using industry-leading design tools.
Every business and organization needs visual content, whether for websites, blog banners, email templates, or paid campaigns. That’s why talented graphic designers are highly sought-after.
In this program, you’ll work on real-world projects that mirror the challenges faced by professional designers. Learn from seasoned industry professionals who bring their wealth of knowledge and experience to you.
The program covers five key areas:
Design fundamentals: Understand the core principles of design — including layout, typography, and color theory — to create visually compelling work.
Generative AI: Learn how to integrate AI into your workflow to enhance your creative process.
Image editing: Enhance, edit, and retouch images that inspire your imagination using Adobe Photoshop.
Graphics and illustration: Develop your Adobe Illustrator skills to create stunning graphics and illustrations that communicate your vision.
Document design and management: Learn to create and manage professional documents that are both beautiful and functional.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a polished portfolio showcasing your best work and the confidence to start your career as a graphic designer.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you’ll get to practice the skills you’re learning through hands-on projects. These projects will allow you to build your graphic design muscles with skills such as:
Finding color and font pairings
Creating a brand kit and brand logo
Speeding up image creation with generative AI
Editing layers and selections to retouch images
Combining photos into exciting composites
Creating marketing layouts like flyers and social ads
Creating beautiful, practical documents
As part of this program, you'll receive a 3-month free trial of Adobe Express and an additional 4-month free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Take advantage of these powerful creative tools for design, video, and more to enhance your learning experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your projects to life while building new skills.
