Program Index Graphic Design Software Essentials

Certificates

Graphic Design Software Essentials

Winter 2026
Online

Overview

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. LERN offers an online Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate based on the Adobe suite.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital artwork. Access to the Adobe software tools required.

Software Requirements

Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. You will need Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.

Trial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website.

1 Intake Option Available

Winter 2026 Self-Paced
Online

Online

Self-Paced
Winter 2026
Application Deadline February 6, 2026
Start Date February 2, 2026
End Date May 1, 2026
Length 48 Hours
Domestic Tuition $729.00

Courses

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8



Modules
Modules

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images.

Access to Adobe Photoshop software required.

Unit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools

  • Interface menus
  • Tools
  • Panels
  • Working with the various Selection tools

Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks

  • Layers and layer management
  • Non- destructive editing using masks
  • How to type and format text
  • Using various type formatting and style tools and panels

Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement

  • Photo correction and enhancement tools
  • Crop, dodge and burn
  • Recolouring, retouching
  • Healing brushes

Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools

  • How to use the Pen tool
  • Other drawing tools in Photoshop
  • Advanced drawing and selection
  • File formats
  • How to save files for print or web

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images.

Access to Adobe Photoshop software required.

Unit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools

  • Interface menus
  • Tools
  • Panels
  • Working with the various Selection tools

Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks

  • Layers and layer management
  • Non- destructive editing using masks
  • How to type and format text
  • Using various type formatting and style tools and panels

Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement

  • Photo correction and enhancement tools
  • Crop, dodge and burn
  • Recolouring, retouching
  • Healing brushes

Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools

  • How to use the Pen tool
  • Other drawing tools in Photoshop
  • Advanced drawing and selection
  • File formats
  • How to save files for print or web

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. In this course, you will learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and colour all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Learn how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents.

Access to Adobe Illustrator software required.

Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Drawing Tools

  • Interface menus, tools and panels.
  • Working with various drawing and transformation tools
  • Drawing anything from simple to complex shapes and illustrations.

Unit 2: Working with Colour and Text

  • Working with colour panels in the software
  • Creating, managing and applying colour and colour groups
  • Learning how to type and format text using various text formatting and styling tools and panels.

Unit 3: Working with Layers and Pen tool

  • Layers and layer management.
  • Working with the Pen tool.
  • Modifying a drawing using Pen tool options.

Unit 4: Working with Artboards

  • Creating and managing multiple Artboards
  • Learning how to layout and design corporate package
  • Business cards, letterhead and envelopes
  • Creating print-ready PDF files

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Why Study Here?

Students who attend Suncrest College can expect smaller class sizes and an easier transition. At Suncrest College students typically receive more one-on-one time with instructors. Our staff will know your name not just your student number.

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Cancellation Policy

Notice of cancellation must be received 3 business days prior to the course.

Students are considered registered when:

Payment is received
OR
Sponsorship by employer or funding agency is confirmed.

Need more Information?

Contact the Corporate Training Team