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Illustrator Courses

Illustrator courses can help you learn vector graphic design, typography, color theory, and layout techniques. You can build skills in creating logos, illustrations, and infographics, as well as mastering the pen tool and using layers effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Illustrator and other graphic design software, showcasing how these skills are applied in real projects, from branding to digital art.


Popular Illustrator Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Surface Pattern Design by Hand: Repeat Patterns on Paper

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Creativity, Aesthetics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Design a Standout Brand That Connects With Your Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Presentations, Branding, Creative Design, Target Audience, Visual Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Storytelling, Adobe Illustrator, Diversity and Inclusion, Adobe Acrobat, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Digital Assets, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Books & Brochures

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Typography, Layout Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Style Guides, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Habit Formation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Creative Design, Design Software, Constructive Feedback, Apple software proficiency

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Creative Gradients and Color Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Image Quality, AI Workflows, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Skillshare

    Logo Animation Principles for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Pen Tool Plus: Master Adobe Illustrator’s Top Drawing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Typography, Color Matching, Storytelling, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Image Quality, Visual Design, Design, Adobe InDesign, Graphics Software

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Draw Animals

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Graphics Software, Digital Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xbox

    Digital and Print Media Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Visual Design, User Feedback, Marketing, Brochures, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Constructive Feedback, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Drive Engagement, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular illustrator courses

  • Surface Pattern Design by Hand: Repeat Patterns on Paper: Skillshare
  • Design a Standout Brand That Connects With Your Audience: Adobe
  • Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Books & Brochures: Skillshare
  • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants: Skillshare
  • Creative Gradients and Color Effects: Adobe
  • Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide: Skillshare
  • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Logo Animation Principles for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Pen Tool Plus: Master Adobe Illustrator’s Top Drawing Tool: Skillshare
  • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder

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