Adobe Illustrator Courses

Choose the Beginner course if you are new to Illustrator and want to learn the core tools, workspaces, shapes, colours, typography, layers and export settings. Choose Intermediate if you already understand the basics and want to develop more advanced vector illustration, typography, print setup, brushes, patterns, effects and professional workflows. Choose Advanced if you already use Illustrator confidently and want to master more complex artwork, infographics, graphs, blends, 3D tools, actions, colour management and advanced print and web output. Choose Zero to Hero if you want one structured course that takes you from the basics through to more advanced Illustrator skills and Adobe certification preparation.

No previous Illustrator experience is needed for the Beginner or Zero to Hero courses. You should simply be comfortable using a computer, managing files and learning software through guided practice. For the Intermediate course, you should already understand the basics of Illustrator or have completed the Beginner course. For the Advanced course, you should already have a strong understanding of layers, typography, masking, tracing images, isolation mode, the Appearance panel, live effects and organised artwork structure.

You will learn how to set up Illustrator projects, identify project requirements, navigate the interface, create and select workspaces, create artwork with shapes and the Pen tool, use layers, work with type, modify colours, create symbols, place images, use transparency and effects, trace images, prepare graphics for screen and print and export files as formats such as JPEG, PDF, PNG and SVG.

You will build on the basics and learn more advanced vector illustration and graphic design techniques. Topics include Bezier curves, compound paths, custom brushes, graphic styles, transparency, drop shadows, type control, commercial print preparation, Live Colour, Live Trace, opacity masks, gradient mesh, clipping masks, perspective grid, patterns, multiple artboards and Adobe Certified Professional exam preparation.

The Advanced course is for experienced Illustrator users who want to refine their professional workflow. You will learn advanced project techniques, infographics, graph tools, blends, actions, batch processing, colour profiles, colour management, lighting and shading, textures, print optimisation, spot and global colours, separations preview, asset export, SVG output, 3D artwork and workflows between Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Animate.

The Zero to Hero course is a 5-day Illustrator programme for beginners and early-stage users. You will start with shapes, paths, Bezier curves, accurate layout, colour, typography, layers and file setup. You will then progress into Live Trace, Live Paint, Live Colour, custom brushes, graphic styles, transparency, effects, print and web export, advanced drawing techniques, artboards and Adobe Certified Professional exam preparation.

Yes. Illustrator is built for vector graphics, which makes it ideal for logos, icons, brand marks, brand assets, typography, illustrations and artwork that must scale cleanly for different sizes and formats.

Depending on your course level, you can learn to create logos, icons, vector illustrations, brand assets, social media graphics, posters, flyers, packaging designs, business stationery, infographics, patterns, digital artwork, marketing graphics and print-ready artwork.

Illustrator is mainly used for vector graphics, which means artwork can be scaled up or down without losing sharpness. This makes it ideal for logos, icons, illustrations and brand assets. Photoshop is mainly used for raster or pixel-based image editing, retouching and compositing. Many designers use both, but Illustrator is usually the better tool for clean, scalable vector artwork.

Yes. Illustrator is usually the better choice for logo design because logos need to stay sharp at every size, from a small social media profile image to signage, packaging or print material. Illustrator creates scalable vector artwork, which is better suited to logos and icons than pixel-based artwork.

No. You do not need advanced drawing skills to start learning Illustrator. The Beginner and Zero to Hero courses teach you how to build artwork using Illustrator’s vector tools, shapes, paths, colour, type and guided techniques.

No. A graphics tablet is not required. You can complete the training using a standard computer, mouse or trackpad. Illustrator’s vector tools allow you to create accurate artwork without needing to draw freehand.

Yes. Illustrator is useful for creating sharp, reusable graphics for social media, digital ads, web content, presentations, infographics and marketing campaigns. It is especially valuable when you need artwork that can be adapted across different formats and sizes.

Yes. Illustrator is widely used for print design. The courses cover important print-related workflows such as colour setup, file formats, trim marks, crop marks, CMYK preview, spot colours, packaging, PDF export and preparing artwork for commercial printing.

Yes. Illustrator is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud workflow and can be used alongside Photoshop, InDesign and other Adobe applications. The Intermediate and Advanced courses include workflow improvements and integration with other Adobe tools.