Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Learn industry-standard Adobe tools—Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign—for professional graphic design. Create vector graphics, edit images, and design layouts for print and digital media while producing real-world projects like logos, flyers, brochures, and books using Adobe Creative Cloud. Software Requirements: Students must purchase their own Adobe software. Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or InDesign may be required depending on the course. Trial versions may be available through Adobe Creative Cloud. This certificate is comprised of the following three classes. You may register for each class individually, or you may register for the certificate at a discount. Adobe Illustrator Essentials Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator for creating vector graphics and illustrations. Design logos, flyers, posters, banners, and business cards for print and web while building skills in drawing, typography, color, layers, and artboards. Prepare professional, print-ready PDF documents. Adobe Illustrator required. Adobe Photoshop Essentials Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CC, including tools, menus, and panels. Develop skills in image editing, retouching, selections, layers, and masks to enhance photos or create composite artwork. Produce polished, professional-quality images. Adobe Photoshop required. Adobe InDesign Essentials Learn Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard page layout software for creating professional multi-page documents. Develop skills in managing layouts and producing brochures, flyers, books, and magazines while integrating content from Illustrator and Photoshop. Create polished, professional-quality documents. Adobe InDesign required.