If you're looking for a creative career working in design and technology, Penn Foster's online Graphic Design Certificate can help you take the first steps. With flexible online classes, you can build industry knowledge at your own pace, from homes.
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Our online Graphic Design Certificate Program is designed with career readiness in mind. Through interactive lessons, simulations, and how-to videos, you'll build the foundational knowledge and skills that can help you prepare for an entry-level career as a professional graphic designer.
State Licensing Requirements
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in certain fields are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered by your Penn Foster Program. You should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where you plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in your program. See the State Licensing page for state licensing/regulatory boards and certain industry licensing information.
Graphic Design Student Success Stories
Severina J.
Penn Foster Graduate, 2021
“Trying to work full time to support a family and follow your dreams is hard but with having the option to do it online is a lifesaver.”
Estimated completion time:
With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.
In Penn Foster's online Graphic Design Certificate course curriculum, you'll learn the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for an entry-level job through interactive animations, simulations, and videos. The program is self-paced, meaning you can learn on your own schedule from home. Your online courses include:
Cost of Program
$2,399
$2,899 Save $500
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cost of program
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Prepare for a creative career as a graphic designer by studying web graphic arts, typography, photo editing, and color theory.
To become a graphic designer, you’ll typically be required to complete at least entry-level education and produce a beginner's portfolio of your work. Many graphic design professionals learn the foundational knowledge needed for the field through a combination of post-secondary education and hands-on training.
In Penn Foster's Graphic Design Certificate Program, you can study online, from anywhere, at any time- as long as you have access to the internet. Upon Graduation, you may be able to transfer credits into Penn Fosters Accredited Graphic Design Associate Degree and continue your studies.
A good graphic designer is someone who is able to combine creative qualities with the ability to use technology proficiently. The top qualities of a graphic designer include creativity, computer skills with graphic design software, experience with digital design projects, and time management skills.
Graphic designers can work as self-employed freelancers, in marketing and advertising agencies, or as employees in a wide array of industries. Graphic designers frequently work in logo and visual identity design, web design, marketing and advertising design, photo-editing, publishing, and layout design, and can serve as creative or art directors.
Disclaimers:
The completion of a certificate-level program does not typically qualify a student for employment. Completion of this program may assist students who have previous academic or work-related experience improve their chances for promotion or entry-level employment.
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