# AI Graphic Design Bootcamp Online

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/certificates/ai-for-graphic-design-bootcamp-self-paced>

## Overview

This comprehensive bootcamp carries you from foundational design skills to a job-ready portfolio, weaving AI into every stage of your creative process along the way. You'll build command of the industry-standard toolkit, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, while absorbing the typography, color, layout, and composition principles that anchor strong design work. From there, you'll move into interface design with Figma, building wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI for websites and apps. Throughout the program, you'll apply these skills to real projects: logos, posters, layouts, and digital products.

The bootcamp also prepares you for how design work actually happens today. You'll use leading AI tools such as ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney together with the AI features built into Creative Cloud to generate ideas, refine images, and speed up production. From there, you'll go further still, using AI to build your own live design applications, everything from a custom portfolio site to brand studios and interactive design tools.

## What you'll learn

- Edit and retouch photos, build composites, and produce polished graphics using layers, masks, and professional techniques in Adobe Photoshop
- Design and refine vector artwork such as logos and icons with the Pen tool, shapes, and advanced tools in Adobe Illustrator
- Produce clean, print-ready layouts, brochures, magazines, and multi-page documents, in Adobe InDesign
- Apply core design fundamentals, typography, color theory, composition, and grids, to strong, professional work
- Design user interfaces and build interactive prototypes for websites and mobile apps in Figma
- Use leading AI tools like ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney to generate ideas, produce visuals, and speed up your workflow
- Leverage the AI capabilities built into Creative Cloud to edit images, generate content, and automate repetitive tasks
- Build a portfolio of real projects, including live, AI-powered design applications, ready to show employers and clients

## Curriculum
1. **Adobe Photoshop Course Online**
2. **Adobe Illustrator Course Online**
3. **Adobe InDesign Course Online**
4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Course Online**
5. **Figma Course Online**
6. **Figma Advanced Course Online**
7. **UI Design Bootcamp Online**
8. **AI for Graphic Design Course Online**
9. **AI Coding Bootcamp with Claude Code Online**
10. **AI Design Portfolio Development Course Online**

## FAQ

### Who is the target audience for this course?

This bootcamp suits beginners starting a graphic design career, career changers, freelancers, and working designers who want a standout portfolio and AI skills built into their workflow.

### Does this certificate include job support?

In addition to 330 hours of interactive training, you will receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf).

### Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or student financing. Learn more in the Tuition section above.

### How long do I have access to the course materials?

This program is available for 300 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 300 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

### What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 10 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Extensive video training resources to support your learning journey Access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (4 months) during your training Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Valuable 1-on-1 mentoring sessions outside of class to address your specific needs and career goals Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment The confidence of learning at an accredited institution

### Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

### Do you offer any discounts for this course?

This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $4995

Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.
