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Learn graphic design online with Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott and other expert tutors. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to sharpen your design skills, you’ll discover how to create professional layouts, work with images and typography, and design real projects for print and digital. Your BYOL membership includes unlimited access to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva and more - plus certificates, expert support, and a global creative community to help you grow.

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Introduction to Photoshop Essentials training course

The complete Photoshop tutorial for beginners

This beginner-friendly Adobe Photoshop course teaches you everything you need to get started with photo editing, retouching, and design. Learn step-by-step how to enhance images, master masking, create graphics, and apply popular visual styles - all while working on real projects. Taught by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott, you'll build professional skills and earn your Photoshop certificate.

93 lessons / 12 hours 20 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Learn Photoshop from scratch - no experience needed
  • Edit, retouch, and enhance photos like a professional
  • Master masking techniques, including tricky hair!
  • Create graphics and apply trending visual styles
  • Build your skills and earn a Photoshop Essentials certificate
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Advance your skills in Adobe Illustrator

Take your Illustrator skills to the next level with this advanced course led by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott. Perfect for designers who've already mastered the basics, this course dives deep into pro-level tools, time-saving techniques, and creative workflows. Learn to harness Illustrator's most powerful features - from advanced shape building and typography tricks to AI-driven creativity and professional color management. Along the way, you'll create stunning real-world projects that elevate your portfolio and showcase your design expertise. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to work faster, smarter, and more creatively than ever before.

103 lessons / 10 hours 31 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Create complex illustrations, effects, and professional-quality graphics
  • Master AI tools, advanced shape building, and typography techniques
  • Streamline your workflow with pro shortcuts and time-saving tools
  • Elevate your portfolio with real-world design projects
  • Build your skills and earn your Illustrator Advanced certificate
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Introduction to Illustrator Advanced training course
Introduction to InDesign Essentials training course

Master the basics of InDesign with real projects

Start your InDesign journey here. Learn Adobe InDesign with Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll create real projects like flyers, brochures, newsletters, and business cards. Along the way, you'll master typography, colour, and layout skills used by professional graphic designers. By the end, you'll be confident creating polished documents and ready to add InDesign to your creative toolkit.

82 lessons / 7 hours 4 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Learn InDesign from scratch - no design experience required
  • Create flyers, brochures, newsletters, and business cards
  • Discover professional fonts, colours, and layout techniques
  • Work with real-world projects and build your portfolio
  • Build your confidence and earn your InDesign Essentials certificate
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The best way to learn Graphic Design online - just ask our students!

  • “Dan is a wonderful instructor. As a university graduate I can honestly say I wish I had a professor like Dan at my uni. I would have pursued my field of study with much more passion :)”

    Burak, BYOL Student

  • “Daniel is one of the best online teachers I have ever met in my life. I've took already several his courses, and because of his courses, I even got a permanent job. His courses are so easy to follow and fun. Thank you so much always!”

    Soyoung, BYOL Student

  • “I can't recommend BYOL enough! I have spent hundreds of dollars on other courses that I could not wrap my head around. Dan breaks down everything in easy-to-understand videos and class projects. You will be learning more than you ever imagined in no time at all! Thank you soooo much, Dan!!!”

    Barbara, BYOL Student

  • “Dan is hands down the best Adobe Instructor. This course was an incredibly rewarding experience. Each lesson was delivered with clarity and enthusiasm, making even complex topics feel approachable. I found the content consistently engaging, especially the examples that made the material come alive. The course was well-structured, with clearly defined objectives. Thank you!”

    Lou, BYOL Student

  • “BYOL is fantastic! It has boosted my confidence by 1000%. I am having all sorts of ideas and I'm creating things I could only have dreamed about before. This is one of the best investments I have ever made.”

    Niki, BYOL Student

  • “Excellent courses! I've realized I'm hurrying home after work to watch these lessons. Thank you very much!”

    Janna, BYOL Student

30+ creative courses. All the tools. One membership.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or levelling up, your BYOL Membership gives you access to online design courses in Photoshop, Illustrator, Webflow, Figma, Premiere Pro, Blender, Canva, Procreate, and more. Learn from expert instructors trusted by over a million learners worldwide, and build real-world skills in graphic design, UX/UI, video editing, and 3D - all in one place!

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
Adobe InDesign CC - Essential Training
82 lessons / 7 hours
4 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Lightroom - Essentials Training
91 lessons / 10 hours
35 quiz questions 21 projects Certificate of achievement
Procreate Essentials
44 lessons / 4 hours
14 quiz questions 9 projects Certificate of achievement
Canva Design Essentials
85 lessons / 8 hours
23 quiz questions 20 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Illustrator CC - Advanced Course
103 lessons / 10 hours
33 quiz questions 31 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Photoshop CC - Advanced Training
107 lessons / 16 hours
21 projects Certificate of achievement
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BYOL+ is for designers who:

  • Work solo and want meaningful feedback from peers.
  • Are building a freelance business and need guidance.
  • Want thoughtful critique to strengthen their portfolio and unlock new opportunities.

"I love the live sessions, the advice has really helped me to move up in my career."

Charlie, BYOL+ student

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Includes everything in BYOLCORE, plus:

  • 💜 Exclusive BYOL+ Discord community
  • ☕️ Live Office Hours with Dan
  • ⚡️ Live portfolio review sessions
  • 🧠 Live creative community sessions
  • 🎬 Live session replay library
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Meet your instructor

Daniel Walter Scott

I discovered the world of design as an art student when I stumbled upon a lab full of green & blue iMac G3's. My initial curiosity around using the computer to create 'art' developed into a full-blown passion, eventually leading me to become a digital designer and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop.

Sharing and teaching are a huge part of who I am. As a certified Adobe instructor, I've had the honor of winning multiple Adobe teaching awards at their annual MAX conference. I see Bring Your Own Laptop as the supportive community I wished for when I was first starting out and intimidated by design. Through teaching, I hope to bring others along for the ride and empower my students to bring their stories, labors of love, and art into the world.

True to my Kiwi roots, I've lived in many places, and currently, I reside in Ireland with my wife and kids.

Daniel Walter Scott