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Earn a program certificate and multiple verified digital credentials from Credly by completing this program.
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Develop the necessary skills and problem-solving strategies to successfully utilize Digital Arts design (DAC) software in an AEC career.
During the DAC Certificate Program, you’ll learn Adobe Creative Cloud best practices for creating marketing and presentation documents with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. All courses are taught by practicing professionals and focus on a real-world, project-based approach.
All VDCI nationally accredited Certificate Programs are accelerated, condensing material into shorter, comprehensive programs. This means you’ll be able to earn a credential and enter the workforce fully trained in a fraction of the time of traditional degrees.
Earn a program certificate and multiple verified digital credentials from Credly by completing this program.
Your Certificate Program training path will consist of required courses and electives. Our training paths are designed to provide a comprehensive education to help you hit the ground running as soon as you enter the workforce.
Learn the Adobe Photoshop user interface and the specific tools and features that make Photoshop valuable. Learn major strategies to adjust, correct and supplement photos and graphic projects.
This Photoshop class reinforces techniques and expands on the Introdction to Photoshop class. You will learn important strategies on how to work successfully, how to plan, design, collaborate and export a project.
Learn Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard professional vector drawing program. Gain real-world, practical experience using Illustrator to produce vector art for both print and web design.
This class reinforces basic strategies of Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and introduces intermediate techniques for graphic design. Learn additional tools and methods to craft a series of graphic marketing materials.
Learn the Adobe InDesign user interface and the specific tools and features that make InDesign valuable. Learn basic strategies to design, supplement, and export graphic materials.
This class reinforces basic strategies of Introduction to Adobe InDesign and introduces intermediate techniques for graphic design. Learn additional tools and methods to craft a series of graphic marketing materials.
Select 60-80 clock hours of elective courses to complement your Certificate Program training. Refer to the Catalog for elective information.
Many VDCI alumni have found success in their careers after completing their training, achieving goals they might not have found attainable at first. Their stories inspire us to keep providing the highest quality of education and serve as a reminder to students of what is possible.
Certificate Programs allow students to specialize in areas of knowledge through their chosen electives. Learn more about your chosen field of study or branch out to learn a new software or skill set. Specializations make you more marketable in a job hunt and valuable in the workplace.
SketchUp is often used as a conceptual software in the design process. Learn the fundamentals to become a more valuable member of your organization.
Expand on your AutoCAD drafting skills by completing this specialization. This specialization focuses on drafting a small residential project in AutoCAD.
Enhance the soft skills needed to excel in any workplace. Take these three courses to improve your in-office and relational skills.
Deadline to be considered for enrollment.
Program courses begin.
Certificate Program courses begin.
Courses are designed to build on previous lessons learned
Choose any elective courses you want
Create a final portfolio piece to showcase your learned skills.
Enter the workforce fully trained and confident in your skills.
Apply NowVDCI Certificate Programs are an affordable alternative to traditional degrees. Please note that final tuition costs may vary. Refer to the Catalog for more information.
Price
Description
Registration Fee
$150
Nonrefundable. Not included in the Tuition. Billed separately from Tuition.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee
$12.50
Nonrefundable ($2.50 for every $1,000 rounded to the nearest $1,000). Applies to California residents only.
Estimated Due for the Entire Program
$5,412.50
The estimated amount due to complete the Certificate Program.
Prepare yourself for new career opportunities in the AEC industry through our DAC Certificate Program training.