Graphic Design Courses

Go from zero to hero or level up your existing skills with our self-paced, expert-led Graphic Design courses.

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Adobe Illustrator CC - Essentials Training

115 lessons / 12 hours

39 quiz questions 35 projects Certificate of achievement

Adobe Photoshop CC - Essentials Training

93 lessons / 12 hours

20 projects Certificate of achievement

82 lessons / 7 hours

4 projects Certificate of achievement

90 lessons / 9 hours

35 quiz questions 20 projects Certificate of achievement

7 lessons / 2 hours

104 lessons / 10 hours

33 quiz questions 31 projects Certificate of achievement

107 lessons / 16 hours

21 projects Certificate of achievement

74 lessons / 9 hours

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Dive into Graphic Design Projects and Challenges

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Dive into the world of graphic design and learn how to craft whimsical digital illustrations, beautifully designed websites, playful logos, and more.

In BYOL's courses you will learn how to use software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign and master skills including design principles, color theory, typography, and UX and UI design.

Put these skills into practice by participating in BYOL challenges where you will design logos, sticker sheets, and album covers, just to name a few. As you practice your technique, you will receive supportive feedback and encouragement from the BYOL team.

Learn new skills, create projects for your portfolio, and grow your confidence with BYOL's graphic design courses!

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Earn badges and certificates to celebrate your Graphic Design achievements

Celebrate and share the milestones in your learning journey with our badges and certificates of achievement.

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30+ expert-led courses

Our students rate BYOL.com as

“World Class!”

based on our ongoing NPS feedback score

over

1 million

students have become better designers with BYOL

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Explore 30+ Essentials and Advanced courses in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Webflow, and more. Enjoy self paced learning, personalized support, earn certificates, and exciting community challenges.

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Unlimited access to ALL content

Instant access to all of our courses and exclusive content while you're a member

Study day or night - ad free!

Work completely at your own pace, download resources and watch with no ads!

Certificates of achievement!

Celebrate and share the milestones in your learning journey

Priority advice and support

Ask us anything! Our amazing Teaching Assistants are here to support you

Community activities

Join in our regular design challenges, live streams and Q&As.

Connect and create

Connect with other creators and share feedback on projects.

Frequently asked questions

We've answered some common questions below but we're always here to help!

Graphic design is important because it visually communicates ideas, messages, and information in a way that is both effective and appealing. Imagine if your favorite sports team had no logo, no website, no signage, no labels? Wouldn’t be very exciting, would it? Graphic design helps both businesses and individuals communicate their brand identity, enhance the experience of their users and also communicates complex information more clearly and memorably. Well done graphic design can evoke emotions, influence perceptions, and drive actions, making it an essential tool for marketing, communication, and overall visual storytelling in today's visually-driven world.

A graphic designer’s portfolio showcases not only their best work but also their thought process, their ability to follow a brief and their relationship with clients and collaborators. It is a clear demonstration of experience, ability and style and provides valuable insight to prospective employers or clients.

To make a graphic design portfolio, choose a platform to host your portfolio, select a template or layout, and choose which samples of your work you would like to include along with context about the work. You may also wish to include a personal bio and your contact information so interested clients or prospective employers can reach you.

Typography in graphic design refers to the technique of arranging typefaces (fonts), letterforms, and text elements to convey a message in an aesthetically pleasing and effective manner. Typography involves choosing appropriate fonts, adjusting spacing and alignment, and considering factors like readability, hierarchy, and visual impact. Typography plays an important role in influencing how information is perceived and understood by an audience. For example, the typography you would use in a poster for a horror movie is very different from the typography you would use on a sign for a doctor’s office.

All memberships unlock unlimited access to 30+ beginner and advanced courses. Study at your own pace and take as many courses as you like! You’ll also have access to personalised support, student community and regular design challenges.

We have some free lessons in each course for you to watch and get a feel for the course content and teaching style! Just look out for the ‘FREE’ label next to the lesson titles in the contents list for each course.

Our courses are only available by becoming a member and aren’t available individually.

We recommend taking the Essentials courses before moving onto Advanced (E.g. taking Illustrator Essentials before taking Illustrator Advanced) especially if you’re new to the app or software. If you’re self taught or have used the software for a long time we still recommend watching the Essentials course as many of our students are surprised at how many new things they learn here!

Membership at Bring Your Own Laptop comes with priority support for your learning journey. Send your questions to us using the ‘Ask the experts’ tile on your student dashboard or use the ‘contact us’ link at the bottom of all our pages.

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