You can unlock your creative potential in visual design and become a versatile professional. This course is designed to provide you with proficiency in key visual design software—Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—while also preparing you for certification exams, all enriched with hands-on projects for real-world expertise.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment)
- Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)
- Adobe InDesign (not included in enrollment)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
In the fast-paced world of visual design, mastering Adobe software is a necessity. Our Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design course focuses on equipping you with comprehensive training in three key tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. For those interested in certification, the course also prepares you for the relevant Adobe certification exams.
This graphic design course employs a multi-faceted learning approach, including short explanations and demonstrations, hands-on exercises, video reviews, and quizzes. Each module is designed to offer you a comprehensive understanding of the software, covering both foundational elements and the nuanced specifics that could appear on the certification exams.
Our graphic design certification course features a selection of independent projects that allow you to apply and reinforce what you have learned while producing tangible outcomes for your professional portfolio. For instance, you can use Photoshop to create a branding package or digital magazine cover, Illustrator to design a logo or infographic, and InDesign to craft a brochure or business report.
These hands-on projects serve a dual purpose: they deepen your understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and provide you with practical experience that is directly applicable in professional settings. Whether you're aiming for a career in graphic design, marketing, or any field requiring visual design expertise, this course offers a structured learning path. The course also includes a voucher for the Adobe certification exams, allowing you to officially validate your skills.
By the end of this online visual design certification course, you will be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—with a portfolio to back it up. Equip yourself with the tools and experience to excel in the visual design industry with our Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design course.
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
- Photoshop
- Photoshop Crash Course
- Selections and Masks
- Reconstructing and Retouching
- More Layers and Selections
- Brushes and Painting
- Working in the Design Industry
- Illustrator
- The Illustrator Interface
- Getting Started
- Organizing a Project
- Creating Advanced Illustrations
- Advanced Management of Shapes
- Working with Type
- Managing Project Components
- Sharing Your Project
- Working In the Design Industry
- InDesign
- Crash Course
- Creating An Invitation
- Creating A Book Chapter
- Text
- Styles
- Images and Colors
- Completing Documents
- Tables
- Preflight And Export
- Forms
- Working In the Design Industry
What you will learn
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of key Adobe tools for visual design: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Acquire foundational and advanced Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills, preparing you for potential certification exams
- Complete a series of hands-on, independent projects that allow you to apply your newly acquired skills in real-world visual design scenarios
- Learn how to create various types of graphic and layout media, such as branding packages, digital magazine covers, and business reports
- Understand the principles of graphic design, layout, and typography to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your visual design projects
How you will benefit
- Equip yourself with specialized skills in visual design that open doors to a rewarding career in the rapidly growing graphic design and marketing fields
- Build a robust portfolio focused on visual design through hands-on projects, showcasing your skills to potential employers or clients
- Gain practical experience in visual design that prepares you for the challenges you will face in your creative career
- Keep up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in visual design and Adobe software
- Have the option to validate your visual design skills officially through Adobe certification exams, with a course voucher included
Tracy Berry
Tracy Berry is a dynamic and seasoned instructor, consultant, and graphic designer/programmer with over 30 years of professional experience. Since launching her training career in 1993, Tracy has helped thousands of professionals grow their skills across a wide range of tools and technologies. She has delivered over 1,600 virtual classes for Webucator alone since 2007, making her one of the most experienced online instructors in the industry.
Tracy specializes in Microsoft Office applications (including SharePoint and Project), Adobe Creative Suite, desktop publishing, web design, and productivity and communication skills. She is also the co-author of numerous Webucator courses on Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe tools.
As a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT), Tracy has led training initiatives for leading organizations such as CVS, Siemens, the U.S. Department of Defense, United States Air Force, The Coca-Cola Company, JPMorgan Chase, AT&T, Library of Congress, Northrop Grumman, Basin Electric, and Merrill Lynch, among many others. Her background also includes extensive experience in graphic design and multimedia development, with hundreds of logos, websites, and marketing pieces produced for clients around the world.
Tracy is known for her engaging, upbeat, and professional teaching style. Students consistently praise her as exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, patient, and well-organized, noting how she brings even technical or dry material to life with clarity and enthusiasm. Her courses are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and stress-free, helping learners of all backgrounds feel confident, supported, and motivated to engage with the material.
Her deep content expertise is matched by her gift for communication—students frequently cite her as the best instructor they've ever had, appreciating her real-world insights, thoughtful pacing, and readiness to go above and beyond to help each individual succeed.
