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    Master Adobe Illustrator for graphic design and digital art. Learn to create vector graphics, logos, and illustrations using Illustrator's tools.

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Logo Design, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Import/Export, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Adobe Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Design, File Management, Process Design, Design Reviews, Image Quality, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Presentations, Client Services, Branding, Storytelling

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

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      Learn to Draw

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, Growth Mindedness, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Detail Oriented

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Digital Design, Collaborative Software, Branding

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Photo Editing, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Style Guides, Branding, Art History, Design Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Design Fundamentals with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Logo Design, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Computer Hardware, Graphic and Visual Design Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Project Design, Digital Design, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Data Import/Export, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Typography, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Social Media Campaigns, Creative Design, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Skillshare
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    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn to Draw: Skillshare
    • Graphic Design: Adobe
    • Creative Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat: Adobe
    • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Design Fundamentals with AI: Adobe
    • Turbocharge Logos: Boost Productivity in Adobe Illustrator: Skillshare
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera Project Network

    Frequently Asked Questions about Illustrator

    Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based graphic design, editing, and drawing application program that has become the industry standard for graphic design professionals. The online era has made visual communication more important than ever, and Illustrator is an invaluable tool to help designers create compelling logos, posters, infographics, animations, and other design elements for the web as well as the real world.

    Illustrator has become the industry standard in part because of its longevity. Development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985 on the original Apple Macintosh platform, and it has continually been improved and expanded to other platforms along with other Creative Suite and Creative Cloud applications such as Acrobat, Photoshop, and InDesign. Today, it is capable of quickly creating designs that work across print as well as the web and apps for both desktop and mobile devices. And, because its use is ubiquitous in the industry, working in Illustrator makes it easy to collaborate and share with other graphic designers.

    While Illustrator today has a wide range of powerful tools and use cases that were unimaginable when it was first released, successfully using this program requires the same skills that have been the hallmark of graphic designers in any era. Today’s top graphic design professionals bring together a talent for creativity in visual communication with a mastery of traditional principles regarding the use of space, color, and typography to convey information effectively with images and text. Illustrator is simply the tool that makes it possible to use these skills to reach the widest possible audience.‎

    A background in using Adobe Illustrator is increasingly essential for a career in graphic design. With the advent of the internet and e-commerce making visual aspects of brand communication and web design more important than ever, graphic designers that are able to work in digital formats using this industry-standard program have terrific opportunities to find work for their in-demand skills.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), graphic designers earned a median annual salary of $52,110 per year as of 2019. And, while most graphic designers have a bachelor’s degree in the field, those lacking a 4-year graphic design degree “may complete technical training in graphic design to meet most hiring qualifications” according to BLS.‎

    Absolutely! Coursera offers a wide range of popular courses in web design, digital marketing, and graphic design, including courses that teach skills in Illustrator. You can learn these skills through individual courses as well as Specializations spanning multiple courses from top-ranked schools like California Institute of the Arts and University of Colorado Boulder. And, because learning online lets you view and complete course materials on a flexible schedule, pursuing your education in Illustrator with Coursera is a flexible option that can make sense for students as well as mid-career graphic design professionals seeking to refresh their skills for the digital age.‎

    Online Illustrator courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Illustrator skills. Choose from a wide range of Illustrator courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Illustrator, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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