Adobe Illustrator CC - Beginner Essentials Course

Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to sharpen your design skills, this hands-on course will guide you through everything you need to know to become confident and capable in Adobe Illustrator CC. Illustrator is the industry-standard software used by professionals for creating logos, illustrations, typography, and complex graphics—and now you’ll be able to do it too.
This course is designed for individuals with no prior experience. Step-by-step, you'll learn how to use Illustrator’s powerful design tools and techniques to create stunning visuals. You'll gain a strong foundation in working with shapes, paths, text, brushes, effects, and more. From creating basic icons to complex vector illustrations and even digitizing your hand-drawn art, you'll gain the skills necessary to bring your ideas to life.
You’ll also explore real-world projects, including logo design, branding assets, and digital illustrations, all while learning tips and shortcuts used by professional designers. By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable navigating Illustrator like a pro and equipped to pursue freelance work, build your portfolio, or move into a graphic design career.
No experience? No problem. This course is perfect for aspiring designers, creative entrepreneurs, or anyone ready to bring their artistic vision to life with Adobe Illustrator.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
• Confidently navigate Adobe Illustrator CC’s interface and tools
• Create and manipulate shapes, lines, and text
• Apply effects, layers, masks, and gradients to enhance visuals
• Design custom logos and vector illustrations
• Use brushes, drawing tools, and pen tools effectively
• Import sketches and hand drawings to recreate them digitally
• Export artwork in various formats for print and digital use
• Understand best practices for professional graphic design workflows

Target Audience
• Absolute beginners with no prior design or Illustrator experience
• Aspiring graphic designers and illustrators
• Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to design their own branding
• Content creators, social media managers, and marketers
• Students and hobbyists looking to explore digital design

Prerequisite
There are no prerequisites for this course. All you need is a computer with Adobe Illustrator CC installed and a desire to learn graphic design from the ground up.