The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. 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 art work. Access to the Adobe software tools required. Courses: Adobe Illustrator Essentials Adobe Photoshop Essentials Adobe InDesign Essentials Software Requirements: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Adobe Illustrator Essentials 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 Color and Text Working with color panels in the software Creating, managing and applying color and color 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 Adobe Photoshop Essentials 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 Recoloring, 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 InDesign Essentials Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design.During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more. After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Website Setup All the initial steps and the required elements for having a website, including the process of registering a domain name, signing up for a host company, pointing your domain to the host and getting ready for website design in WordPress. Unit 2: WordPress Fundamentals After successfully completing this course, you will know how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working widgets and plugins, and more. Unit 3: Advanced WordPress Now that you have learned how to set up a WordPress website, it's time to learn advanced options and features of WordPress. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding. You'll also learn about simple yet effective SEO techniques that improve your website ranking. We will also cover very important on-going site maintenance and site security.

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. Learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Discover how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. Software Requirements: Adobe Illustrator. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: 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 Color and Text Working with color panels in the software Creating, managing and applying color and color 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

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. 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. Software Requirements: Adobe Photoshop. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: 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 Recoloring, 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 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. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. Learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.

Throughout history, from the earliest carvings in stone to today’s digital designs, graphic design has been the foundation of effective visual communication. Whether you're designing a logo, building a website, or crafting a magazine layout, the right graphic design can transform your work from ordinary to exceptional. Build the skills to confidently choose the perfect graphic design for any project, creating work that is not only visually stunning but also functionally effective. The Certificate program consists of three courses: Typography Essentials Unit 1 Foundations of Typography The history of typography: from carved stone to digital type Letterform anatomy and key terminology: strokes, serifs, counters, terminals, and more Proportions and ratios in letterform design How to analyze and evaluate typefaces: form, function, and personality Understanding font file formats and their uses (OTF, TTF, WOFF, etc.) Google fonts, Adobe fonts Unit 2 Understanding and Choosing Typefaces Fonts vs. font families definition History of typeface eras and the evolution of classifications Introduction to type classifications: serif, sans-serif, script, display, etc. Choosing a typeface: readability, legibility, appropriateness, tone, and medium Aligning type with message, audience, and context Best practices for font pairing and establishing harmony Sourcing and licensing fonts responsibly for personal and commercial use Unit 3 Typographic Hierarchy and Layout Principles of visual hierarchy: guiding the viewer’s eye The three core levels of typographic hierarchy in practice Creating emphasis through typographic contrast: weight, size, color, case, and style Highlighting and emphasis techniques: bold, italic, all caps, small caps, and color Type alignment and consistency: flush left, centered, justified, and ragged-right Unit 4 Formatting Text and Typesetting Working with grids and layout strategies to organize content Using column grids to structure text across layouts Choosing the right column configuration for print and digital Paragraph structure and rhythm: indentation and separation Precision spacing: kerning, tracking, and leading Managing orphans, widows, and runts Hyphens and Dashes: proper usage of hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes Mastering Layouts and Grids Unit 1 Grids & Columns: The Structural Foundation The importance of planning before placing: where and how to begin a layout What grids are and why they matter in design Understanding grids, columns, margins, gutters, and alignment Single-column layouts Two-column layouts Three-column layouts Traditional grid (Van der Gaaf) Modular grids Hierarchical grids Setting up grids in Adobe software Unit 2 Negative Space: Designing with Breathing Room What negative space is—moving beyond “empty” to an active design tool Guiding attention and hierarchy with negative space Active vs. Passive Negative Space Internal vs. External Negative Space Micro vs. macro whitespace — spacing inside elements vs. around blocks Shortening or offsetting columns to introduce a visual pause. Luxurious negative space — deliberately “oversizing” margins or padding for elegance. Eliminating columns for dramatic whitespace blocks. Negative Space Geometric Shapes: Structuring Layouts for Flow and Breathing Room Negative Space Traps—avoiding awkward gaps and unbalanced spacing Minimalism and restraint—knowing when less is more. Unit 3 Visual Hierarchy & Focal Points Understanding Visual Hierarchy: why some elements grab attention first and others follow. Creating Focal Points—scale, color, contrast, and placement to highlight key content. Layering Information (primary, secondary, tertiary) Typography as hierarchy — headline, subhead, body text Creating Focal Points — scale, color, contrast, placement Directional Cues & Leading Lines Proportional Guides & Composition Rules Unit 4 Bringing It All Together: Advanced Layout Techniques Creating complex multi-column layouts (Column elimination, merging columns) Multi-page spreads and continuity of flow Designing for different screens Common layout mistakes and how to fix them Mastering Color: Theory, Harmony, and Practical Application Unit 1 Understanding Color Theory The science of color: light vs. pigment Additive and subtractive color systems (RGB vs. CMYK) Hue, saturation, and value explained Warm vs. cool colors and their visual effects Emotional and psychological associations with color Unit 2 Color Harmony and Palette Building The color wheel: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors Color harmony rules: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic How to build and test a balanced palette Dominant, subdominant, and accent color roles Using neutrals, tints, tones, and shades Creating mood boards and palette studies Tools and resources for palette creation (https://color.adobe.com) Unit 3 Color in Practice Applying color to layout and typography Using color to guide hierarchy and focus Color in branding and identity systems Color for UI/UX design and digital products Working with color in Adobe apps (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) Unit 4 Color for Accessibility and Output Understanding contrast and readability guidelines (WCAG standards) Designing for color blindness and inclusive experiences When Colors Clash: The Flickering Effect Preparing files for accurate color printing Screen calibration and digital color accuracy Common mistakes and how to fix them: using too many colors, poor contrast, etc.

Uncover Tableau's benefits, including its intuitive, drag-and-drop interface for fast, interactive data visualization and dashboard creation, even for non-technical users. It provides powerful self-service analytics, enabling users to explore data and gain insights independently to improve decision-making across an organization. Unit 1 Introduction Overview of Tableau Difference between Tableau Desktop vs. Tableau Public vs. Tableau Server Navigating the Tableau Interface Unit 2 Preparing and Connecting to Data Understand Data Types and fields (dimensions vs. measures) Prepare and Import Data Connect to Data Source Build a Data Model Prepare Data for Analysis Unit 3 Explore Data (Views and Visualizations) Create Views and Visualizations Edit Visualizations to Support Data Analyst Create and Use Hierarchies Perform Quick Table Calculations Manage Fields Sort Data Group Data Unit 4 Save, Publish, Share and Filter Data Save Data Sources Publish Data Sources Share and Publish Data Sources Share and Publish Workbooks Configure Basic Filters Configure Advanced Filter Options Create Interactive Filters

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language. Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order: Introduction to Coding HTML Fundamentals CSS Fundamentals Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Introduction to Coding Unit 1: Introduction to Programming Types of programming languages Practical Uses of Programing Text Editors Unit 2: Basic HTML/CSS Introduction to HTML Introduction to CSS Making a Simple Web Page Unit 3: Drawing and Coloring using Code Elements of Java Script Basic Drawing Using Code Basic Coloring Using Code Unit 4: Basic Animation using Code Uses of Animation Animation Basics Making a Simple Animation HTML Fundamentals Unit 1: HTML Basic Tags naming convention, tags: h, p, b, i, u, hr,br, attributes Unit 2: More HTML Tags links, lists, tables Unit 3 Images, directory structure Unit 4 Creating a multipage website, domains, hosting, pointing, FTP CSS Fundamentals Unit 1: Getting to Know CSS about CSS, CSS syntax, CSS types, working with internal CSS, styling text, styling links, styling lists, and styling tables. Unit 2: Using External CSS working with external CSS sheets, styling a multi-page website, Google fonts, and Web colors. Unit 3: div Elements id Selectors, introduction to elements, floating elements, Clearing Unwanted Floated Elements, web page layout using elements Unit 4: More about div Elements centering a web page, CSS box model, resetting margins and paddings, class selectors, inline CSS, tag