Illustrator

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Join BYOL and get unlimited access to Adobe Illustrator classes and 30+ design courses.

Learn graphic design from scratch or take your skills to the next level with our beginner and advanced Adobe Illustrator courses, taught by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott. Your BYOL Membership gives you unlimited access to all courses, expert support, downloadable resources, certificates, and a global creative community. Build your portfolio, earn an Illustrator certificate, and master design techniques for real-world projects - all in one place.

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Introduction to Illustrator Essentials training course

Learn the foundations of Adobe Illustrator

Learn Adobe Illustrator the easy way and bring your ideas to life. This essential course takes you from your first shapes to professional-quality designs. Learn how to draw, combine, and refine graphics; work confidently with type; and bring your creative ideas to life in logos, icons, illustrations, and patterns. Guided by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott, you'll master Illustrator's most powerful tools while creating real-world projects you can showcase in your portfolio. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to create artwork for print, web, and social media - and your Illustrator certificate to prove it.

115 lessons / 12 hours 35 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Learn Illustrator from scratch - no experience needed
  • Design logos, icons, illustrations, and professional graphics
  • Master the tools to draw, combine shapes, and work with type
  • Create stunning artwork for print, web, and social media
  • Build your confidence and earn your Illustrator 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
BYOL students

The best way to learn Illustrator - just ask our students!

  • “I just wanted to say how much I loved the course! Even as a somewhat advanced Illustrator user, I found it incredibly valuable to learn new tricks and techniques that have already helped me speed up my design process. Thanks again for putting together such a fantastic course!”

    Isabel, BYOL Student

  • “This is now my fifth course with Dan and with each course both my skill level and confidence grows each time. I came into this course knowing nothing about Illustrator and now I can create Vector drawings! Thank you as always Dan. You're the best!”

    Ben, BYOL Student

  • “I have learned so many skills in such a short amount of time. I went into Adobe Illustrator knowing little to none and was excited to learn! Each lesson was upbeat, full of information, and I kept wanting to go to the next lesson!”

    Emily, BYOL Student

  • “Perfect! I couldn't fathom using Illustrator a week ago. I'm now only 5 projects in and already feel like I know the essentials.”

    Tolga, BYOL Student

  • “I love Dan's teaching style. He is both informative and entertaining. I've had Creative Cloud for years and I wouldn't touch Illustrator because it seemed too foreign from InDesign and Photoshop. Now I feel like I'm expanding my skills and making the best use of my subscription. So many wins!”

    Ayrea, BYOL Student

  • “I'm absolutely hooked! Dan has a great energy, making the course content easy and exciting to engage with. Every lesson leaves me feeling inspired to get creative and eager to master Illustrator, which feels possible with this course.”

    Rosslee, 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 Illustrator CC - Advanced Course
103 lessons / 10 hours
33 quiz questions 31 projects Certificate of achievement
Procreate Essentials
44 lessons / 4 hours
14 quiz questions 9 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Photoshop CC - Essentials Training
93 lessons / 12 hours
20 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Photoshop CC - Advanced Training
107 lessons / 16 hours
21 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Lightroom - Essentials Training
91 lessons / 10 hours
35 quiz questions 21 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe InDesign CC - Essential Training
82 lessons / 7 hours
4 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Essentials Training
142 lessons / 16 hours
34 quiz questions 10 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."

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Includes everything in BYOLCORE, plus:

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  • 🎬 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