Special Limited Time Promotion: Receive our AI for Graphic Design course for free when you register for this certificate program.
Master the industry-standard design applications and graphic design 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. Additionally, you'll get hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, the essential Adobe Creative Cloud tools used by Graphic Designers every day.
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.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 18 Hours
Unit 2 18 Hours
Unit 3 18 Hours
Learn how to create and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator, from basic shapes to advanced design techniques.
Unit 4 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio.
Unit 5
Throughout this program, you will complete a capstone project to showcase in your portfolio:
Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
Bonus 12 Hours
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming graphic design with hands-on projects that integrate tools like Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, and ChatGPT. Learn to streamline creative workflows, enhance visual assets, and build cohesive brand packages using cutting-edge AI platforms.
Learn online at your own pace with video training and live support from our instructors. If you purchase the self-paced option, you can attend the live course for free within one year.
Unit 1 30 Hours
Unit 2 30 Hours
Unit 3 30 Hours
Learn how to create and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator, from basic shapes to advanced design techniques.
Unit 4 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio.
Unit 5
Throughout this program, you will complete a capstone project to showcase in your portfolio:
Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program.
Bonus 12 Hours
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing graphic design through hands-on projects that integrate tools like Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, and ChatGPT. Learn to streamline workflows, enhance visual assets, and create cohesive brand packages using cutting-edge AI platforms.
If you prefer to pay your tuition over time, we have payment options to meet your needs. Finance your education through an installment plan or a 0% interest tuition financing plan. We also assist with documentation should your employer offer tuition reimbursement.
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Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
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Attend this certificate program live online or as self-paced training. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Learn at your own pace with pre-recorded video lessons and hands-on exercises. Work through the material on your schedule with access to course content and resources.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 84 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive eight 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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