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Certificate Program:Graphic Design Certificate Program

Master the essential tools of graphic design with our Graphic Design Certificate program! Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while developing key skills in digital imaging, illustration, and layout design. Hands-on projects cover photo editing, logo creation, poster design, magazine covers, and more, preparing you for real-world design scenarios. Whether you're looking to join a creative team or explore freelance opportunities, this program equips you with the expertise employers value. Tuition includes all textbooks. Courses include two dedicated portfolio labs. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at http://www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.

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Tuition:  $2,495.00





Schedule Information

Class Name (Course #/Class ID) Location Start Date Class Schedule
Adobe Illustrator CC (CCPD-1353 /161102) Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning 09/10/2026 Weekly - Thu, Tue 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 8 sessions starting 9/10/2026, ending 10/6/2026
Adobe InDesign CC (CCPD-1503 /161101) Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning 11/05/2026 Weekly - Thu, Tue 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 8 sessions starting 11/5/2026, ending 12/3/2026 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/26/2026)
Adobe Photoshop CC (CCPD-1703 /161103) Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning 10/08/2026 Weekly - Thu, Tue 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 8 sessions starting 10/8/2026, ending 11/3/2026
Graphic Design Certificate Program (CCCP-5450 /161105) Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning 08/25/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 31 sessions starting 8/25/2026, ending 12/10/2026 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/26/2026)
Graphic Design Final Project (CCPD-8020 /161104) Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning 12/08/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 2 sessions starting 12/8/2026, ending 12/10/2026
Principles of Graphic Design (CCPD-1100 /161100) Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning 08/25/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 5 sessions starting 8/25/2026, ending 9/8/2026