Graphic Design Certification (Self-Paced)
Prepare for Adobe Certified Professional certification at your own pace in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Build design skills through projects, with study resources and personalized tutoring.
Prepare for Adobe Certified Professional certification at your own pace in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Build design skills through projects, with study resources and personalized tutoring.
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the Graphic Design Certification Program.
Develop in-demand graphic design skills with the Graphic Design Certification Online program, designed for flexible, self-paced learning. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exams through guided projects, on-demand video lessons, and six hours of one-on-one tutoring. The program also includes a free exam retake or the option to exchange it for additional tutoring time.
Personalized tutoring is tailored to your learning needs, helping you target skill gaps and build confidence ahead of certification. By the end of the program, you will have practical design experience, recognized credentials, and a flexible learning schedule that fits your career goals.
Unit 1 30 Hours
Learn to design professional page layouts at your own pace using Adobe InDesign. In this course you’ll create a book, magazine spread, brochure, restaurant menu, and business card as you learn to work with graphics, style text, and design layouts.
Unit 2 30 Hours
Learn to draw and edit vector graphics at your own pace using Adobe Illustrator. This course covers both basic and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. Ideal for learning how to create logos, icons, and more.
Unit 3 30 Hours
Retouch and enhance photos, create graphics, and work with layers, masks, and filters in Adobe Photoshop at your own pace. This self-paced course teaches essential techniques for color correction, image compositing, and preparing files for web, video, and print.
Unit 4 30 Hours
Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio. This course covers key design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques, preparing you to create logos, posters, book covers, and digital assets.
Unit 5 18 Hours
Throughout this program, you will complete a capstone project to showcase in your portfolio:
Unit 6 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.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
Graphic Design Certification (Self-Paced) is rated 5.0 stars by 4 students
Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator used to make me insecure, but I feel confident in using these software because of this bootcamp! Very grateful to my instructor, Joey, for the patience in going through each lesson and our questions with dedication and professionalism.
This course is an excellent intro to AI in graphic design, which showed us many ways to save time and expand the possibilities of our design work. At the same time, Eugenio makes it very clear that AI does not replace graphic design skills. He shows why a poor designer is never going to become a good one just by using AI. But also, why AI is so helpful and essential to designers working in a competitive and fast-paced marketplace.
Great. I learned a lot about what is available in the programs today. Thank you for all your help!
I would highly encourage all graphic design certificate graduates to take advantage of this course! It's a wonderful addition to all the foundational learning covered for Adobe and will be necessary to know as the world and AI continue to converge. Eugenio helped make AI seem less overwhelming and helped me understand how it can be used practically. I am sure learning about AI will improve your design capabilities and expand your imagination, like it did for me!
Eugenio was very helpful and provided a lot of feedback, and helped solve a lot of students' questions. I learned a lot about branding and being able to deliver the 'theme' or 'feeling' to the customer or client. Helped me understand more about the whole purpose of a graphic designer - not just to create graphics but to show what you/client would want in their product or message.
I had very little knowledge of what AI has morphed into, but after two days with Eugenio, I now know enough to really embrace the technology. So much was covered, and nothing felt rushed. The instruction, pacing, and great vibes made every moment I was there worth it. Love the Noble courses and NYC! Life-enhancing experiences.
I discovered this certificate program online, and after discussing it with my employer and comparing it to other graphic design programs, we decided this was the right fit, and I’m so glad we did. It fit seamlessly with my 8-to-5 job, and there was plenty of support available for virtual learners. While some may treat it as a simple way to earn a certificate, those who truly engage, participate, and put in the effort will find it to be a low-stress, highly rewarding experience with plenty of meaningful takeaways.
Thank you so much for the experience! I can’t speak highly enough of Eugenio and everything he taught!
Eugenio is a phenomenal teacher. He is very thorough and helpful. Definitely recommend this course.
I may not remember everything I was taught, but I now have a vocabulary and understanding of each design program we focused on. I can refer to the resources I was given as needed. This experience has filled in the blanks I was missing.
Eugenio was an exceptional instructor, bringing a combination of expertise and enthusiasm to the class. I was overwhelmed when I started AutoCAD classes 20 years ago, but this is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Figma.
The Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp was excellently conducted by Eugenio. I worked on a fake project for Milka, which helped me a lot when I had to work for clients. As a result, I learned how to present projects, find inspiration, and create them until they are finished. I've gained a lot of knowledge and skills throughout the course. My project was explained clearly and concisely by Eugenio, and I felt confident that I would be able to complete it. I'm grateful for the quality of instruction provided, and I highly recommend their classes to anyone looking to enhance their skills in graphic design.
It was a wonderful experience at Noble Desktop. Everyone from office staff to instructors is very helpful and supportive.
The Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp allowed me to learn a TON in a short amount of time. Not a minute is wasted in this course. It allowed me to put all of my skills together and create a beautiful portfolio that I can use for future interviews/job searches.
This class really boosted my knowledge of graphic design and the Adobe Suite. The pacing was excellent and the assignments were challenging.
Absolutely loved my experience in this class! I learned so much about Adobe and how to use their products to build a custom portfolio that I can send to future employers. Very excited to see where my newfound skills will take me and how I can continue to evolve those skills!
I am very happy with the materials and class content. I actually learned how to apply my design skills towards a graphic design project and even came out with a really nice product that I can post on my portfolio. This class gave me the confidence I needed to pursue this field. I am even considering retaking this class again just to get the opportunity to create another portfolio piece.
I’m completing the Graphic Design Certificate feeling like I have direction. I am inspired and excited, and I entered this course feeling like I had no idea where I was going to go from here - I just knew I had to start with a certification of some sort. It was a huge shift for me, and I definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it and needs a change in their work life.
This class was very informative and fun to take! I learned how to use the main Adobe programs and learned many new skill sets while completing my portfolio work. Excellent class.
As a mentor providing constructive yet gentle feedback in the Graphic Design Portfolio class, Justine totally shined. Her observations were spot on. Additionally, she set excellent guidelines for us all so that we could encourage and give feedback to each other in a supportive and constructive manner. I wouldn't have been able to synthesize all of the programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) without the thoughtful syllabus/course work laid out in the Graphic Design Portfolio class. The homework for this class was definitely extensive, but I felt supported and inspired by Justine's teaching. Furthermore, Justine was available after hours for individualized help via email, and she formed a Discord chat group for the class that proved to be invaluable and fun as well!
If you want to be a Graphic Designer, look no further than Noble Desktop and Eugenio as your facilitator to set you up for success. Wonderful learning experience.
Eugenio is a terrific instructor. His knowledge of the programs and years of experience are just what one needs in an instructor, especially just starting into graphic design. We learned so much about creating a brand and how to implement the material into a portfolio, format, mock-ups, etc.
The Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp was amazing! It is a class I recommend for anybody just starting out or wanting to just brush up on the basics and add to your portfolio. This class was easy to follow along with online and the teacher definitely made it simple to grasp the different tasks given to us.
Excellent instructor! I have been very impressed with this program and Eugenio. He has gone above and beyond to help all of the students in this certificate program. He has provided his students with valuable skills to obtain the jobs they are wanting. Eugenio made taking online classes so easy!
Noble Desktop's design curriculum is designed for professionals without cutting any corners or simplifying with shortcuts. It honors my professional goals by teaching me the most complete steps.
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Each installment is charged to your card on file every 30 days or before you begin your next class.
| Installments | List Price | |
|---|---|---|
| $975.00 | Deposit – Adobe InDesign Bootcamp (Self-Paced) | $975 |
| $975.00 | Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp (Self-Paced) | $975 |
| $975.00 | Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp (Self-Paced) | $975 |
| $70.00 | Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp | $1,295 |
| ▴ The certificate discount of $2,915 has been applied | ||
| Free | Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced) | $995 |
| Free | AI for Graphic Design | $695 |
| $2,995.00 | Total You Pay | |