Advanced Graphic Design Certificate

Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Visual Design

Advanced Graphic Design CertificateOur Advanced Graphic Design Certificate focuses on high demand graphic design skills. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and visual design has become an essential skill set for marketing professionals and designers.  Learn graphic design today!

Length & Frequency

6 Months (approx) |  2 sessions per week

Delivery

Online with 100% live instruction

Start Dates

Cohorts begin Jan, Apr, July, Oct

Cost

$5995

Why Digital Workshop Center?

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Alumni Spotlight

I’m so grateful for the timely support of my Digital Workshop classes when I needed them most. The live online format was perfect for my schedule and helped me update my skill set to get the job I wanted. I was employed before I even finished my last capstone project and what I learned at DWC directly applied to my new position. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to level up their skills fast!”

Alisha J.

Lead Marketing Manager

How does it work?

To complete the Graphic Design Certificate Program, you must complete all of the classes below.

Your classes follow a specific order for you to earn enough credit towards certification.

Schedule

Total Class Hours

95 hours*

(*Additional hours outside of class will also be assigned.  Schedules may vary.  Consult with DWC staff for more information)

Advanced Graphic Design Q2/2024 | Start Date: 04/16/2024

Graphic design certificate programs to add high-demand skills

Mentored Instruction

The Advanced Graphic Design Certificate program includes mentored instruction throughout your classroom training, as well as one month of support after the end of each class and one year for a free re-take of the same class.

Programs at DWC also include a Capstone project option for additional portfolio building opportunities.

Career Coaching & Internships

As you approach graduation, you will work closely with our expert career coaches to refine your next steps towards a new job.  Career services provided include one-on-one resume writing, job search, and mock interview workshops. Learn more

DWC partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students.  These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience.  Learn more

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships may be available if you are unemployed looking to upskill or re-skill, women pursuing tech careers, and veterans seeking tech skills.  Find out more here.

Flexible payment plans including 0% interest financing are available for those who qualify.  Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more about what options are available.

Download Program Guide

For an overview of each certificate program, visit our certificate program guide page to download a useful PDF of this program’s details.

Inside Our Curriculum

Graphic Design Certificate

Graphic Design Certificate - Essential Career Skills

From digital marketing to graphic design to web design, there are more careers that need to use graphic design skills than ever before. The tech skills that have become industry leaders for the visual design industry are PhotoshopIllustrator, and InDesign.

Adobe programs provide user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive features for any project. In addition to graphic design courses, the Advanced Graphic Design Certificate program includes design fundamentals soft skills classes to teach you the language of graphics and to see the difference that elevates today’s modern designs.

Certificate Programs are designed to teach you how to improve your skills in a real-world setting.  DWC’s experiential learning style ensures you will be guided by an expert instructor in a hands-on format.

The challenges you face in class will mimic what you will need to land a job and improve productivity.

To learn more about what to expect & get started, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor or download our welcome guide.

Program Overview

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Graphic Design certificate, students will:

  • Understand principles of visual design
  • Speak clearly with other designers using vocabulary and concepts of design
  • Edit images using advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques
  • Create logos and branding materials with Adobe Illustrator
  • Design complex layouts for longer documents using Adobe InDesign
  • Integrate Adobe programs using Adobe CC libraries

Plus:

  • Design a real-world graphic design project with guided help from a mentor
  • One-on-one job search and resume writing assistance with a career coach
Graphic Design Certificate

Payment Options

Affordable payment plan and loan options available

Full Tuition

Provided by DWC

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$5,995

 

Visit the Financial Aid page for more information on tuition discounts and connect with our Admissions staff on eligibility.

0% Interest Financing

Provided by Climb Credit

Pay $428 per month

  • Interest Rate: 0%
  • Payments begin on the first day of class
  • $100 Registration fee
  • 12 payments of $428

Pay Later

Provided by Climb Credit

Pay $0 tuition for 8 months

  • Interest Rates: 7.99% to 17.99% (Max APR 26%)
  • No payment for 8 months.  23 months principal & interest after
  • $100 Registration fee
  • 8 monthly payments of $0
  • 23 monthly payments of $275 to $305

Most Flexible

Provided by Climb Credit

Pay $26-$71 per month

  • Interest Rates: 7.99% to 17.99% (Max APR 26%)
  • Payments begin on the first day of class
  • $100 Registration fee
  • 8 monthly payments of $26 to $71
  • 23 monthly payments of $248 to $273

Faster Repayment

Provided by Climb Credit

Pay $188 to $213 per month

  • Interest Rates: 7.99% to 17.99% (Max APR 26%)
  • Payments begin on the first day of class
  • $100 Registration fee
  • 31 monthly payments of $188 to $213

    Scholarships

    Scholarships for students needing economic support

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    Tech Skills Scholarship

    $50,000 fund

    For those who are unemployed and looking to get into a career in tech

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    Women & Tech Scholarship

    $100,000 fund

    For women looking to
    enter or advance in a technology career

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    Veterans Skills Scholarship

    $50,000 fund

    For active or retired military service members seeking a tech career

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When can I start?

    Program classes are offered on a rolling enrollment basis throughout the year, typically every 12 weeks. 

    Pre-requisites

    Basic Digital Literacy is required (assessment available here).

    It is required that you have purchased and installed the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite before the start of class.  Refer to the System Requirements page for more details.

    How long is this program?

    The average length to complete the Advanced Graphic Design certificate program is 6 months.  Total length may vary based on the pace in which you schedule your classes.

    Each certificate program allows one year to be completed, but, depending on your pace of learning and skill level, you may move as fast or as slow as you like within that time frame.   Veteran students may have certain restrictions on total program length.

    This program is comprised of several stand-alone classes listed above and a Capstone project.  Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.

    What's included?

    Certificate Programs & Bootcamps

    Each Certificate Program & Bootcamp is comprised of several stand-alone classes, plus additional classes specific to your career field, portfolio building with a comprehensive Capstone Project, and career coaching workshops.

    Support and mentoring a huge part of all of our full length programs.

    Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.

     

    Stand-Alone Classes

    Every stand-alone class at DWC includes support and mentoring throughout.

    Stand-alone classes within your program also include:

    • Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s)
    • Lesson files
    • One year for a free re-take (for attended students of public classes only)
    • 30 days of technical support
    • Certificate of Completion

    If you have questions on stand-alone classes for professional development, contact us or attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more details of the programs and get your questions answered.

    Payment & financial aid options

    DWC offers several flexible financial aid options to help you finance your education.  None of our financial aid tools will require a federal student loan or add severe interest penalties.  We have several flexible payment plan options that fit your monthly budget.

    If you are interested in scholarship or financial aid opportunities, attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and learn more.

    Click here to learn more about financial aid options and get started.

    Homework expectations

    Homework varies from class to class, instructor to instructor.  It is recommended that you set aside 1-2x the class duration for homework/assignments (e.g. if in class 7 hours per week, expect 7-14 hours needed to complete homework/assignments).  

    What career services or internships do you offer?

    For full length programs, support and mentoring is included and you will be eligible to work one-on-one with a career coach.

    Workshops for job search and resume writing are included in the cost of your program.  Our expert career coaches will help you prepare for the next steps of your career path.  Your success is our success.

    Click here to learn more about career coaching

    DWC also partners with Parker-Dewey to offer micro-internships to our students.  These project-based internships are a great way for students to build real-world experience.  Learn more

    Attend an upcoming info session to speak to a student advisor and discuss career coaching & internship options today.

    Terms & conditions

    Please read our Terms and Conditions before you register.

    Still curious?

    If you have more questions, view the full FAQ page or contact us today.

    Get started with a new career today