The Graphic Design Certificate Programs

The Graphic Design program helps students get their start in today's fast-paced graphic arts field. Are you looking to develop your skills as a visual designer in publishing or branding/advertising? The Graphic Design program will help you build a foundation in design, learn the industry-standard software programs, and craft a portfolio of graphic design work to show potential employers.

Professional Certificate projects include poster design, logo and identity design, magazine and book layout, imaging for the Web, retouching, compositing, digital illustration, CD covers, advertising design, packaging design, and promotion design.

The Advanced Professional Certificate program offers the opportunity to deepen your graphic design portfolio. Concentrations in Print Design and Brand Identity help you build a creative portfolio in logo design, advertising design, packaging design, publication layout, and more.

Choose from three Certificate levels:

Graphic Design Professional Certificate

Core program (9 courses)

Learn fundamental software techniques (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and challenge your design skills (color, typography, composition, and identity design) through hands-on projects. learn more

Graphic Design Advanced Professional Certificate

with Single Concentration

Core program (9 courses) +
One Advanced Concentration (4 courses) +
portfolio review

Complete the professional Certificate and build your creative portfolio with advanced classes. Focus on print layout for publications or brand identity design. learn more

with Dual Concentration

Core program (9 courses) +
Two Advanced Concentrations (8 courses) +
portfolio review

Broaden your skill set and deepen your portfolio. Complete the Professional Certificate, focus on print design or brand identity, and branch out into a related art/design field. learn more

The Sessions Graphic Design certificate is a challenging online program 100% focused on your creative work. Courses are structured around practical projects that develop your skills and artistry and help you build a portfolio of high quality work. An industry-leading Faculty of artists and designers provides you with one-to-one mentoring and critique. You'll unleash your creativity, at Sessions College