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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

    Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Intellectual Property, Graphic Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Typography, Design, Design Strategies, Creative Design, Case Studies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Midjourney for Beginners: Craft an Exquisite Piece of AI Art

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Digital Design, Image Quality, Creativity, Design and Product, Marketing Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 3 – Drawing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Typography, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Infographics, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

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

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Image Quality, Creativity, Content Creation, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Master Retouching in Affinity Photo

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Typography, Graphic Design, UI Components, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Graphic Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Space

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Storytelling, Creative Design, Design Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted: Skillshare
  • Midjourney for Beginners: Craft an Exquisite Piece of AI Art: Coursera
  • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 3 – Drawing in Practice: Skillshare
  • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure: Skillshare
  • Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts: Skillshare
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera
  • Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide: Skillshare
  • Master Retouching in Affinity Photo: Skillshare
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts

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