This 12-hour Introduction to Adobe Illustrator course, delivered over four evenings from 18:30 to 21:30, is perfect for graphic designers, illustrators, logo makers, branding experts, and anyone ready to enhance their digital design skills.
We’ll cover essential tools like selecting, layers, layer masks, and color adjustments, while focusing on non-destructive editing techniques to keep your work flexible. You’ll learn the latest AI-powered features that take your design work to the next level, along with trending tricks and techniques that every modern designer should know in 2025.
By the end of this course, you'll have a strong foundation in Adobe Illustrator, enabling you to create professional logos, illustrations, and graphics. Plus, we’ll dive into advanced tips for prepping your illustrations for animation in After Effects.
Getting Started with Illustrator & Intro to Vector Graphics
Working with Layers, Libraries & Custom Shapes
Vectorizing Artwork, Logo Creation & Patterns
Exporting Best Practices & Final Project
This course will keep you up-to-date with 2024’s best practices and techniques, from working with AI-powered features to exploring new design trends like bold minimalism, vibrant gradients, and complex patterns. It’s ideal for graphic designers, illustrators, logo makers, branding experts, and those interested in taking their designs into animation.
Benefits of Evening Online Training:
Q: How will the training sessions be delivered?
We will facilitate all our online training sessions via Zoom, ensuring easy access and seamless learning from anywhere.
Q: Will the classes be recorded for review later?
Yes! All classes will be recorded, allowing you to revisit any section at your convenience to reinforce your learning.
Q: Will I get any additional resources like shortcuts or cheat sheets?
Absolutely. You'll receive useful shortcuts and cheat sheets to help speed up your workflow and improve your productivity with the software.
Q: Is there a detailed guide I can follow during the course?
Yes, a full itinerary and day-by-day step-by-step guide will be provided, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and how to follow along each day.
Q: What are the course timings, and how many hours of training will I receive?
The course runs from 18:30 to 21:30 each evening, providing 12 hours of focused training over four evenings. It’s designed to fit conveniently into your schedule.
Q: Will there be any breaks during the sessions?
Yes, there will be a 15-minute break at 20:00 each evening, allowing you to recharge and stay focused.
Q: What kind of certification will I receive?
Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive a digital Adobe certificate and an official endorsement on LinkedIn to showcase your new skills to potential employers or clients.
Q: Who will be teaching the classes?
Your instructor will be a fully qualified trainer with years of hands-on experience both as a creative professional and a seasoned educator, ensuring top-tier guidance and insights.
Q: How many students will be in each class?
Each class is limited to a maximum of 4 learners, giving you plenty of one-on-one interaction and personalized attention from the trainer.
I spent two days with Simon learning the basics of Adobe After Effects. The sessions were relaxed but informative, working through a few 'projects' while learning where everything was and how to do different techniques. Being able to ask questions and troubleshoot with a real person was much better for me than trying to learn from online videos. Friendly chat and a sense of humour made the sessions enjoyable too.
Given that the After Effects software training was all done through Zoom, it went remarkably well. Simon was a lovely guy, super approachable, and never made anyone feel silly for the questions asked. His passion for what he does also showed, it encouraged me to work harder which was nice. It showed he cared about it.
Simon was a great teacher. He made us feel relaxed and went at a steady pace so we could follow with ease. I have come away with more knowledge about After Effects to apply to my working the future.
I have just completed a three day Advanced Illustrator course with Simon, and would happily recommend his training services. Despite having a good working knowledge of Illustrator prior to the training, I am now working much more efficiently, taking advantage of tools and shortcuts introduced by Simon I'd previously overlooked.
I've just finished two days Photoshop training with Simon and have certainly walked away feeling more confident handling the software and more inspired to create much-improved graphics and designs. Simon certainly has vast software knowledge, as well as a genuine understanding of brand and design. There is no challenge or question that he can't tackle!
Wow! I have just completed an induction of After Effects with Simon as tutor. I highly recommend Simon, his skill and knowledge went beyond imagination and I will be sure to stay in touch and complete courses under his tuition in the near future. Thank you so much!
"If you're seeking the services of a creative, dynamic, personable trainer with a priceless depth of product and industry knowledge, and the ability to explain and deliver these to your own individual requirements, then you need look no further. Simon is a cracking trainer. He engenders patience, curiousity, wisdom and empathy, and has proven nothing less than engaging and kind during my time spent with him."
I can’t recommend Simon enough for his training in Adobe InDesign. The training was well structured, and Simon, took time to answer questions I had throughout the course – although things were so easy to follow, I didn’t have many. I have left the training, with a new confidence in the software, which I can’t wait to put into practice!
Arrange an online video call with us to discuss your training needs with no obligation to book! You would be speaking with the actual person delivering your training so you could discuss virtually anything from creative software to best industry practice. We want you to feel at ease knowing you’ll be in the best hands ahead of taking your next step.
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