All Adobe Illustrator classes include
Free retake
Detailed curriculum
Live instructor
Flexible rescheduling
Certificate of Completion
Small class sizes
Course recording
Skills learned in this Illustrator infographics and data visualization course
- Turn data into visual stories using Illustrator
- Create a variety of infographic types
- Use Illustrator’s chart tools, grids, and layout techniques for infographic design
- Discover the best data visualizations, charts and graphs for sharing different types of data
- Incorporate icons, pictographs, timelines, and maps into your visual work
- Apply design principles including hierarchy, typography, white space, and negative space
- Export data visualizations for web, print, social media, and presentation formats
- Develop and apply a design process for data storytelling
Illustrator Course for Data Visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Illustrator Course for Data Visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs
Weekdays
Wed, Jul 01 2026 and Thu, Jul 02 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Illustrator Course for Data Visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs
Weekdays
Mon, Aug 24 2026 and Tue, Aug 25 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Illustrator Course for Data Visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs
Weekdays
Mon, Aug 24 2026 and Tue, Aug 25 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Illustrator Course for Data Visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs
Weekdays
Wed, Oct 21 2026 and Thu, Oct 22 2026
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Illustrator Infographics Course Topics
Data Visualization Essentials
- Introduction to data storytelling
- Why Infographics Matter in the Age of Information Overload
- Identifying appropriate uses of infographics
- Examples of good and bad data visualization
Creating Charts and Using Illustrator Graph Tool
- Chart types and when to use them, including bar, line, and pie charts
- Anatomy of an effective chart: title, axis, legend, data labels, color use
- Adding and formatting bar, line, and pie charts
- Aligning visual elements with text
- Building a chart infographic using data
- Importing data from Excel and other sources
Icon-based charts and Pictographs for data visualization in Illustrator
- Using icons to represent data
- Creating pictographs
- Designing layouts for timelines and proportional visualizations
- Blending qualitative and quantitative data
- Balancing clarity with creativity
- Importing icons
- Working with multiple data points
Understanding Layout, Visual Hierarchy and Design for Infographics
- Creating visual emphasis through spacing and contrast
- Applying color strategically for comprehension
- Effective use of typography
- Creating grid-based layouts using grids and guides
- Creating clean, clear visualizations
Word Clouds and Non-Numerical Data Visualizations in Illustrator
- Visualizing qualitative or frequency-based data
- Choosing shapes and colors that support interpretation
- Create a word cloud infographic from short-form text data
Data Visualization Project
- Adapting an existing graphic into new forms
- Reframing the message through layout and style changes
Creating a Timeline Infographic in Illustrator
- Arranging time-based data
- Designing multi-step layouts
- Adding labels, icons, and highlights
- Building a timeline infographic using historical data
Create a Proportional Symbol or Icon Grid Chart
- Representing quantitative values with visual units
- Maintaining visual consistency and alignment
- Build a proportional symbol chart using repeating icon units
Map-Based Infographics using Illustrator
- Importing maps
- Colorizing maps
- Alternative solutions beyond Illustrator
Using Data for Storytelling
- Sketching, planning, and executing a custom infographic layout
- Creating a visualization from start to finish
Adobe Illustrator course instructors
Learn Illustrator from expert instructors who are professional illustrators and designers. Our instructors authored Adobe Illustrator Digital Classroom, Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book, and Creative Cloud for Dummies. Benefit from our skilled teachers that help you learn Illustrator quickly and easily.
Greg
BA, Advertising Design
Adobe Certified Instructor
Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books
Jennifer S.
MS, Human Factors Information Design
BA, Commercial Art
UXQB Certfied
Adjunct Professor, Boston University
Grace
MS, Information Design
BA, Digital Communications
Adjunct Professor, St. Olaf
Patti
BA
BFA
Adjunct Professor
Custom and private Adobe Illustrator classes
This Adobe Illustrator course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Adobe Illustrator classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
We recommend that you have Illustrator before starting this class. If attending in our classrooms, a computer with Illustrator will be provided.
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the instructors at AGI.
Repeat for Free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the Adobe Illustrator class at no additional cost one time during for one year.
Private Adobe Illustrator classes for companies and groups
This Adobe Illustrator class is available as a private workshop for your company, group, or team. Use the contact form on this page or call 781 376-6044 to learn more about private classes.
Adobe Illustrator FAQ
Do I receive a Adobe Illustrator certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Adobe Illustrator class?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Adobe Illustrator questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Adobe Illustrator.
Does this Adobe Illustrator class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when Adobe Illustrator classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Adobe Illustrator class for Mac or Windows?
You can attend this Adobe Illustrator class using a Mac or Windows computer. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.