Illustrator Certification Course Online
A certification track built on VDCI's 18-hour Adobe Illustrator course, covering the application from basics through advanced vector work and preparing students for the Adobe Certified Professional exam in Illustrator. Tuition adds six hours of private...
What's included
- Access to Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Certified Professional exam for Illustrator with retake
- Exam proctoring
- 24 hours of project-based instruction
- 25 training videos
- Instruction from an Adobe Certified Professional
- Course workbooks
- Supplemental refresher video library
- Class recordings for 30 days
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Instruction at an ACCET-accredited school
- Six hours of private tutoring
- One class retake within a year
Overview
A certification track built on VDCI's 18-hour Adobe Illustrator course, covering the application from basics through advanced vector work and preparing students for the Adobe Certified Professional exam in Illustrator.
Tuition adds six hours of private tutoring in two three-hour sessions plus supplementary exam-prep video. The exam is included with one free retake, and students can substitute an additional tutoring hour for it. VDCI notes that students should expect to do preparation outside the scheduled coursework.
Who this course is for
Designers and marketers who want Adobe Certified Professional status in Illustrator with tutoring support alongside the self-paced coursework.
Tuition & enrollment
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Adobe Illustrator Course Online
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Course Overview & Setup
Lesson 1: Illustrator Foundations
1:15
An introduction to the course structure, learning flow, and resources, and learn how to use the workbook.
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Drawing with Basic Shape Tools
Lesson 1: Illustrator Foundations
10:00
Set up Illustrator preferences, workspaces, and tools while creating basic vector shapes and navigating the interface.
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Shape Controls
Lesson 1: Illustrator Foundations
17:14
Resize, rotate, and round shapes using selection and transform controls for precise vector editing.
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Line Tools, Variable Width Strokes, & Rotate Tool
Lesson 1: Illustrator Foundations
13:37
Draw straight lines and adjust stroke weight using the Width Tool and variable-width profiles.
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Building Complex Shapes with Basic Shapes
Lesson 1: Illustrator Foundations
13:31
Combine and refine shapes using direct selection and anchor point editing.
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Pathfinder
Lesson 2: Building & Exporting Graphics
10:00
Build complex artwork by merging, subtracting, and intersecting shapes with Pathfinder and live compound shapes.
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Image Trace Converting Pixel Graphics into Vectors
Lesson 2: Building & Exporting Graphics
14:17
Convert raster images into editable vectors using Image Trace and evaluate source quality for best results.
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Social Media Graphics with Type, Photos, & Vectors
Lesson 2: Building & Exporting Graphics
21:02
Design a complete social media graphic using photos, vectors, color sampling, and layout principles.
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Exporting as JPEG, PNG, & SVG
Lesson 2: Building & Exporting Graphics
18:18
Export artwork for web, social media, and apps using optimized SVG, PNG, and JPEG settings.
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Drawing with the Pen Tool Straight Lines
Lesson 3: Mastering the Pen Tool
10:00
Learn pen tool fundamentals by creating clean, straight-line paths with accurate anchor placement.
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Drawing with the Pen Tool Curves
Lesson 3: Mastering the Pen Tool
24:31
Create smooth Bézier curves by controlling direction handles for professional vector paths.
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Drawing with the Pen Tool Corners & Curves
Lesson 3: Mastering the Pen Tool
14:51
Combine curves and corners using anchor conversion tools to build complex custom paths.
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Color Swatches & Gradients
Lesson 3: Mastering the Pen Tool
13:46
Create global color swatches and editable gradients to maintain color consistency across designs.
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No Smoking Sign
Lesson 4: Color, Strokes, & Patterns
10:00
Design a print-ready no-smoking sign using layers, guides, shapes, and tracing techniques.
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Join, Average, & Aligning Points
Lesson 4: Color, Strokes, & Patterns
6:14
Clean up artwork by joining, averaging, and aligning anchor points for accuracy.
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Strokes: Dashed, Dotted, Gradients, & More
Lesson 4: Color, Strokes, & Patterns
16:19
Enhance strokes with dashed lines, dots, width profiles, and gradient strokes.
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Patterns
Lesson 4: Color, Strokes, & Patterns
10:39
Create seamless vector patterns and save them as reusable swatches with flexible tile controls.
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Clipping Masks
Lesson 5: Advanced Appearance & Effects
4:29
Use clipping masks to hide and reveal artwork while keeping designs fully editable.
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Blending Objects
Lesson 5: Advanced Appearance & Effects
6:55
Blend shapes and strokes to create smooth transitions and morphing effects.
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The Appearance Panel & Multiple Strokes
Lesson 5: Advanced Appearance & Effects
17:28
Build advanced styles using multiple fills, strokes, and effects through the Appearance panel.
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3D Text
Lesson 5: Advanced Appearance & Effects
9:00
Apply Illustrator’s 3D effects to text and shapes to create dimensional designs.
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3D Revolve Making a Soda Can
Lesson 6: 3D, Mockups, & AI Tools
4:54
Create a realistic 3D soda can using revolve, lighting, materials, and artwork placement.
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Putting a Design into a Mockup Photo
Lesson 6: 3D, Mockups, & AI Tools
5:36
Place vector designs into photos using mockup tools with perspective and blending adjustments.
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Recoloring Artwork
Lesson 6: 3D, Mockups, & AI Tools
6:19
Explore color variations using the Recolor feature to generate and test new palettes.
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Generate Vectors with Adobe's AI
Lesson 6: 3D, Mockups, & AI Tools
4:53
Generate editable vector artwork using Illustrator’s generative AI tools and refined prompts.
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Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Draw and edit vector artwork with the Pen tool, shapes, and Pathfinder
- Build logos, icons, and brand assets that scale cleanly at any size
- Work with type, color, gradients, and effects in Adobe Illustrator
- Organize artwork using layers, artboards, and symbols
- Prepare files for both print and digital output
- Work through the objectives of the Adobe Certified Professional exam for Illustrator
Course outline
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Adobe Illustrator Course Online 30 hours
Learn how to draw and edit vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator at your own pace. This course explores both foundational and advanced features, including the Pen tool, effects, layers, masks, and more. It is ideal for creating logos, icons, and other vector graphics.
- Create a wide range of graphics, including icons, patterns, and typography
- Use the Pen tool to draw vector artwork, with tracing templates that help you practice and build confidence with this essential tool
- Work with shapes, appearance settings, and pathfinders to produce dynamic visual effects
- Design colorful vector graphics using gradients and blends
- Develop custom patterns for graphic and fashion design
- Save and prepare files for web, digital use, or print