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Adobe Illustrator Classes & Training Near Me
Find the best Adobe Illustrator courses near you with a wide range of learning options available for all skill levels. Whether you are starting out and looking for an introductory Adobe Illustrator class, advanced training, a certificate program, or a bootcamp, you’ll find conveniently located courses near you. Choose from in-person courses, or live online learning you can attend from anywhere. All American Graphics Institute Adobe Illustrator courses are led by live instructors.
American Graphics Institute (AGI) offers local Adobe Illustrator courses in select locations, as well as live online training you can attend from anywhere, and private Adobe Illustrator training for groups and individuals. This includes in-person Adobe Illustrator classes and workshops available at your office, or live on-line you can attend from any location - making it the ultimate Adobe Illustrator course near you.
Adobe Illustrator courses: short-term and long-term options
You can choose from short-term Adobe Illustrator workshops that are completed in a single day, multi-day Adobe Illustrator classes, week-long bootcamps, or multi-week Adobe Illustrator certificate programs. Choose a learning path based upon your goals, the skills you need to learn and your career objective. If you are uncertain as to which Adobe Illustrator program is best for you, contact the experienced educational representatives at AGI for personalized guidance in selecting the right program. Call 781-376-6044 or use the chat option or contact form on this page.
Local Adobe Illustrator courses Near You
American Graphics Institute offers Adobe Illustrator courses to residents of all 50 states and internationally. You can attend courses online, or travel to AGI’s locations in Boston or Philadelphia for in-person courses.
Adobe Illustrator Certificate Program
The Adobe Illustrator Certificate program provides an opportunity to gain in-depth skills that go beyond a single class. Benefit from one-on-one advising, work on additional Adobe Illustrator projects, and build a portfolio with guidance from AGI’s professional staff. You can also work with an experienced career counselor, who can assist you whether you are looking for a promotion with your current employer, or are looking for a new Adobe Illustrator role. In the Adobe Illustrator bootcamp program you can take many of the same courses as the Adobe Illustrator certificate program, without career assistance and without the application requirements.
Adobe Illustrator courses near you for individuals
These live Adobe Illustrator courses provide a cost effective way to learn Adobe Illustrator in small-group workshops and receive personalized attention. In these live classes you see the instructors screen, hear their voice, and are able to ask questions. Course materials and a headset with microphone are provided with your enrollment. If you prefer to be in the same classroom as an instructor, there are regularly scheduled live, in-person Adobe Illustrator course dates and locations available in Boston or Philadelphia.
Adobe Illustrator courses near you for groups
For groups of three or more, private in-person Adobe Illustrator courses are available locally. Adobe Illustrator classes can be held on-site at your location, or training can be held off-site at a dedicated classroom space at one of our training centers.
Course Details for Adobe Illustrator Classes Nearby
Choose any of the options for local Adobe Illustrator Classes below to see outlines, pricing and dates:
Adobe Illustrator Class - Introduction
In this introduction to Adobe Illustrator class, you discover the tools that help you create professional quality artwork and illustrations. This Illustrator course introduces you to the workspace, methods for drawings using the pen and shape tools, and additional options for working with color and text. You also discover how to use layers so that you can maximize your productivity right away. This Illustrator course is for beginners who are new to the application or for those who have experience but have received no formal Illustrator training. Whether using Illustrator for graphic design, creating logos, icons, or user interfaces, this Adobe Illustrator training is a good starting point.
Adobe Illustrator Class - Advanced
In this advanced Adobe Illustrator class discover how to take advantage of symbols, effects, styles, and transparencies along with advanced drawing and blending techniques. This Illustrator course covers advanced design techniques for creating artwork with more impact, while using the tools to work more efficiently. This class is for those who have completed the introductory Illustrator training or have a complete understanding of all topics covered in the introduction to Adobe Illustrator course.
Illustrator Bootcamp
This four-day comprehensive Adobe Illustrator course provides you with comprehensive illustrator skills. This Illustrator bootcamp combines our introductory through advanced Illustrator classes into four consecutive days, providing you with an intensive workshop to learn Illustrator. The material covered is identical to the introductory and advanced Illustrator courses but is delivered in a single week. Start by learning essential Illustrator graphic design skills with Illustrator and end the week with a full set of experience creating designs, logos, layouts, using graphic styles, the blend tool, understanding gradients, and much more.
Adobe Illustrator Class for Fashion & Apparel Design
This Adobe Illustrator training class is focused on fashion and apparel design. This Illustrator class is for clothing designers, shoe designers, or accessories designers. Learn Illustrator from our experienced professionals who help you convert your visions into reality using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're completely new to using computer design tools, or migrating from a dedicated CAD system, our Illustrator trainers show you how to expand your creative process. Our unique in-depth knowledge of Illustrator and fashion design technology provide a unique and comprehensive training experience. You'll receive the skills you need to be productive and competitive, and create designs that can be easily transferred to production. You'll learn to produce easily-modified flat drawings, fashion sketches, patterns, storyboards, textile designs, and accessory designs. Our Illustrator for Fashion, Apparel, and accessories design classes can also be tailored to your specific needs.
Adobe Illustrator Workshop
In this one-day Adobe Illustrator class discover why graphic designers and creative professionals from varied job functions and industries use Illustrator to create designs that include logos, artwork, wireframes, web assets, and more. This Illustrator workshop covers essential skills in a one-day hands-on training format. Learn the Illustrator skills you need to create beautifully rendered vector artwork successfully. Instructors from American Graphics Institute present this information-packed Illustrator course, authors of more than 10 Illustrator training books.
About AGI's Adobe Illustrator courses Nearby
For more than 25 years, American Graphics Institute has been providing local Adobe Illustrator classes, certificates, and bootcamps. AGI offers live courses at client sites near you, as well as live online training accessible from anywhere. The expert instructors are highly skilled Adobe Illustrator professionals and are also experienced educators, helping others to learn new skills.
Choosing the right Adobe Illustrator course
Although there are many options for learning Adobe Illustrator, there’s a reason that American Graphics Institute is considered the top provider of Adobe Illustrator courses when looking for local Adobe Illustrator training. This includes AGI’s expert instructors with many years of practical Adobe Illustrator experience, as well as extensive skills and background in teaching Adobe Illustrator.
There are Adobe Illustrator training options of various durations, with shorter one-day and two-day courses and workshops, along with options for day and night courses. Longer-term bootcamp and certificate programs are also available for those wanting a more intensive, in-depth approach to learning new skills. This provides you with several options of different duration and cost beyond Adobe Illustrator courses.
If you are new to Adobe Illustrator, you can benefit from the foundational, introductory Adobe Illustrator course, which you can attend individually, or as part of a bootcamp or certificate program. Even if you have previous experience, but lack formal training in Adobe Illustrator, the introductory class serves as a useful cornerstone. From there, you can move on to learn more advanced Adobe Illustrator skills and concepts.
The delivery format for Adobe Illustrator courses should also be considered as you decide which course to attend. Both in-person and online courses are led by live instructors when taking a class with American Graphics Institute. AGI offers regularly scheduled live online courses in which you can see the instructor’s screen, ask questions, and share your screen if you need assistance. You can also retake the Adobe Illustrator courses at no cost if you need additional practice or if you don't end up using your new skills right away. These Adobe Illustrator courses are offered at regularly scheduled dates. If you prefer in-person learning, you can request an instructor to come on-site to your business or organization, or you can travel to one of AGI’s in-person training centers for your course
If you need guidance in selecting the best Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator for you, or have questions about the program, our expert training consultants are available to help. Call us at 800-851-9237, reach us on chat, or use the contact form on this page.
In-Person Adobe Illustrator courses nearby
There are several options for in-person Adobe Illustrator courses near you. For those looking to provide courses to the employees of corporations and organizations, AGI can have an instructor come on-site and deliver Adobe Illustrator training at your location. This can be more cost effective than having a group travel to a classroom. Training can be delivered in a conference room or meeting space, and laptop computers can be supplied if needed. AGI also has access to nearby locations for off-site training that can be arranged for Adobe Illustrator courses for a group of employees.
Adobe Illustrator courses Online
If you want the ultimate nearby Adobe Illustrator courses, you can attend at home or from your office, without needing to travel. Your next live course is as close as your living room or office.
Live online Adobe Illustrator courses from AGI are interactive, with a live instructor and small group sessions, making it possible to get your questions answered in real-time, share your screen and projects for questions and feedback, and receive immediate input on your progress.
The American Graphics Institute sets the standard for live online classes. With more than a decade of experience in offering live online Adobe Illustrator courses, AGI has developed the process, infrastructure, and methods for effective online learning that is engaging, interesting and effective. Learn through explanations, demonstrations, and class projects you complete as well as through the ability to ask questions during the live class.
Adobe Illustrator courses are available for introductory through advanced topics. Those new to Adobe Illustrator can attend foundation-level courses which provide the essential skills along with an on-ramp for additional learning, with advanced courses available as you progress, or for those with existing skills and experience.
With courses for beginners who need to learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator as well as advanced courses, bootcamps, and certificate programs, American Graphics Institute provides options for learners at all points in their careers. From those looking to start learning Adobe Illustrator, to experienced professionals, AGI is a trusted resource for professional development.
Adobe Illustrator courses for All Ages and Skills
While most Adobe Illustrator courses are professional development training for adults, there are some separate Adobe Illustrator programs for high school students. These programs provide career exploration while learning the tools used by professionals that work in design, marketing, and development roles. These programs are primarily offered during the summer, with some available after school hours during the academic year.
About Adobe Illustrator courses and Training
The regularly scheduled public Adobe Illustrator courses, courses, workshops, and seminars provide hands-on learning from expert instructors. Small classes with practical exercises and projects help you to quickly learn Adobe Illustrator as it relates to your specific needs. Our instructors have extensive experience with the concepts, applications, and tools related to Adobe Illustrator, and are experienced teachers. Instructors are reviewed after each course, and undergo continual professional development training and testing. Our full-time instructors pass the rigorous Certified Technical Trainer exam, and Adobe Certified Expert exams. Our instructors have been hired by Adobe to write their certification exams, and have developed official training courseware for both Adobe and Microsoft. In short, your local Adobe Illustrator course is delivered by an expert.
Prerequisites for Adobe Illustrator courses enrollment
The introductory Adobe Illustrator course requires no previous experience, and is available separately or as part of a bootcamp or certificate. The intermediate and advanced Adobe Illustrator classes require that you have all skills covered in the introductory Adobe Illustrator course. You can gain that Adobe Illustrator experience through the introductory course, or through past work experience. We also recommend that you have the software applications used for projects and exercises as part of the Adobe Illustrator courses. If attending Adobe Illustrator classes online, no-cost, limited-time versions of apps are generally available and can be used for the class. At AGI’s training centers, all Adobe Illustrator software and computers are provided.
Adobe Illustrator course materials
When attending a Adobe Illustrator course, you will receive an in-depth curriculum. Our instructors have authored more than 50 books on digital design, and you will receive a copy of one of our books or carefully selected course materials for you to have as reference following the class.
Locations for Regularly Scheduled Adobe Illustrator Classes Near Me
AGI offers live, in-person Adobe Illustrator courses near you in these cities. These small group Adobe Illustrator classes take place with the instructor in the same classroom with you, or attend live online.
Locations For Adobe Illustrator Classes Near You
In addition to regularly scheduled local Adobe Illustrator classes, AGI also offers on-site Adobe Illustrator courses near you, available locally at your office or you can attend live online. Group off-site training is also available, we can arrange a classroom space and deliver Adobe Illustrator classes near you. Local Adobe Illustrator courses are available in these locations:
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Adobe Illustrator Courses GSA
American Graphics Institute offers [Graphic Design] Classes under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y. As a GSA contract holder, Adobe Illustrator training GSA pricing for federal agencies is available for both private and public Adobe Illustrator workshops. Contact an American Graphics Institute representative for additional information or to register with GSA pricing for Adobe Illustrator courses.
Corporate Adobe Illustrator training courses
If your company, group, or organization are looking to learn Adobe Illustrator, AGI offers custom courses that can be tailored for your group or organization. The course content and curriculum are tailored specifically to the needs of your organization, and can include content from any of the Adobe Illustrator courses, or training materials can be developed specifically for your group.
Private Adobe Illustrator courses
If you are looking for a private Adobe Illustrator course for your group or yourself, any Adobe Illustrator course can be delivered as a private workshop. Complete the contact form on this page for private Adobe Illustrator training or call 781-376-6044 to schedule a private course for you or your group, or to learn more about the best Adobe Illustrator courses to meet your learning objectives and budget.
Night and weekend Adobe Illustrator courses
In addition to the weekday classes, American Graphics Institute also offers weekend and night Adobe Illustrator courses. There are course options listed within the course schedules, or contact AGI for upcoming night and weekend dates.
Adobe Illustrator courses near me
You can find Adobe Illustrator courses near you with live Adobe Illustrator courses nearby, as well as live online Adobe Illustrator classes you can join from your home or office. AGI also offers instructors that come to your location, making it easy to schedule Adobe Illustrator training near you. With Adobe Illustrator courses available from anywhere, there are many options for training, classes, workshops, certificates, and bootcamps. AGI can help you to choose the best options for learning Adobe Illustrator that meet your location, schedule, learning preference, and budget while allowing you to attend Adobe Illustrator courses near you.
Why learn Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is a useful skill to learn because it prepares you for a role as a Graphic Designer or one of the many fields that use and benefit from design, including marketing communications and design roles. The skills from learning Adobe Illustrator can be applied when creating visual communications such as flyers, brochures, and magazines along with layouts for print or online use. You should learn Adobe Illustrator if you need to create professional communications including:
- Web pages
- Advertisements
- Magazines
- Brochures
- Flyers
- Newsletters
- Marketing Collateral
Learn Adobe Illustrator for a new career
Learning Adobe Illustrator can serve as a starting point for a design career, although design skills are only one part of what is needed for a Adobe Illustrator career. Design careers require a well-rounded set of skills including an understanding of Adobe Illustrator principles, along with related skills with tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Marketing and communications roles that use Adobe Illustrator also require skills in communications and analytics.
Careers that use Adobe Illustrator
There are many jobs and careers that use Adobe Illustrator including:
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Artist
- Multimedia Designer
- Visual Designer
- Marketing Manager
- Corporate Communications Manager
- Public Relations Professional
- Book Designer
- Catalog Designer
Because Adobe Illustrator skills are used for creating such a wide variety of projects, you may wish to read more regarding how to become a Graphic Designer. Become a designer by learning Adobe Illustrator
Learning Adobe Illustrator is one of the skills needed to become a professional in most design fields. A Adobe Illustratorer uses their skills to produce posters, flyers, advertisements, window displays, menus, advertisements, and a range of content that visually shares meaning and ideas. Adobe Illustratorers also have the responsibility of preparing ideas and refining them through collaboration with clients. The Adobe Illustrator process is iterative and requires collaboration, and as such Adobe Illustratorers must have strong communication skills and work well with teams and clients.
Graphic Designers must be able to assist clients achieve objectives, such as communicate a specific message, present a brand identity, or sell a concept or product. Successful Graphic Designers translate a client’s vision into visual presentations to meet their objectives.
Graphic Designers have an average salary between $45,000 and $49,000 annually, or wages of $24.05 per hour. Information about Adobe Illustrator salaries in specific markets is available from indeed.com and glassdoor.com. Along with a Adobe Illustrator certificate, AGI also offers a Adobe Illustrator fundamentals course which teaches foundational Adobe Illustrator skills to non-designers and designers. This course helps make designs such as presentations, signs, and documents look great and clearly communicate the intended message. You can also learn more about becoming a Graphic Designer.
Adobe Illustrator for high school students
Adobe Illustrator is a great skill for high school students to learn, especially for those interested in pursuing studies or a career in a design related field. The Graphic Design programs for high school students provides the opportunity to learn Adobe Illustrator concepts and gain skills with common Adobe Illustrator tools.
Adobe Illustrator classes FAQ
Because there are many options for learning Adobe Illustrator you may have questions. We have assembled a list of Adobe Illustrator training FAQ here along with answers:
Can you teach yourself Adobe Illustrator
While you can teach yourself Adobe Illustrator using Adobe Illustrator tutorials and Adobe Illustrator books, the fastest way to learn Adobe Illustrator is through Adobe Illustrator classes. For more details, learn more about the best Graphic Design courses.
How do I become certified in Adobe Illustrator
You can obtain a Graphic Design certificate by successfully completing the 112 hour certificate program offered by American Graphics Institute. This independent certification program is available in-person or online. You can find more details about the Graphic Design certificate.
How long does it take to learn Adobe Illustrator
You can learn the basic principles of Adobe Illustrator in a single day course, although more in-depth training is required to work in the field of Adobe Illustrator. A professional Graphic Designer will need more than 100 hours of training in a certificate or bootcamp program, and may benefit from an associate's or bachelor’s degree. Adobe Illustratorers need to continue learning and gain new skills to design for emerging mediums and formats.
Are online Adobe Illustrator classes better than in-person Adobe Illustrator classes
The live online Adobe Illustrator classes are led by the same instructors that lead in-person courses. The online class format allows participants to join into a live class that they might not be able to otherwise attend due to distance or travel time and cost.
If I’ve worked in the Adobe Illustrator field previously, do I still need an introductory class?
For those with no formal training, the introductory Adobe Illustrator fundamentals course is the best place to start learning. The introduction class provides a foundation in core design skills and principles for creating effective designs.
When can I take Adobe Illustrator classes
You can attend Adobe Illustrator classes any month, with new classes offered every 30 to 45 days, with both live online and live in-person courses available.
Will learning Adobe Illustrator help me get a job
Adobe Illustrator is an important skill for gaining work in a design, communications, or marketing role. Although other skills are also required, a strong foundation of Adobe Illustrator principles along with skills using Adobe Illustrator tools are required for most roles. These skills should be learned as part of the coordinated learning needed to obtain a Adobe Illustrator job or work in a visual design or communications role.
How much do Adobe Illustrator courses cost
Individual Adobe Illustrator courses costs between $495 and $695, while Adobe Illustrator certificate programs are $3,600. These fees are for courses led by a live instructor at a credible school such as American Graphics Institute.
Learn Adobe Illustrator for a New Career
Adobe Illustrator is the art of visual communication for sharing information, meaning, and emotion. Learning Adobe Illustrator is an essential part of gaining Adobe Illustrator skills. Those who learn Adobe Illustrator and Graphic Design are able to define the aesthetics for projects using various elements including color, shape, size, form, space, and typography. Projects created by Adobe Illustratorers range from store displays and advertisements to on-screen visuals used online, in television and broadcast.
A professional skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Illustrator can create media that supports a brand, build recognition, and creates an identity. Adobe Illustratorers produce posters, bus wraps, billboards, logos, infographics, pamphlets, advertisements, window displays, menus, advertisements, and digital content.
To work on these projects, learning Adobe Illustrator is an essential foundational skill. After learning Adobe Illustrator, learning related tools and apps can help secure a Adobe Illustrator job.
Why attend Adobe Illustrator Training
Learning Adobe Illustrator skills helps you to work more efficiently when producing design, marketing, and communication projects. Along with general design skills, learning Adobe Illustrator helps you stand out when being considered for projects and assignments. You can put your newly learned skills to work defining the aesthetics for visual projects through the effective use of color, shape, size, form, space, and typography.
When you take Adobe Illustrator classes you become a visual storyteller, able to execute on yours or your client’s vision to communicate their brand, identity, product or message. By learning Adobe Illustrator you are then able to produce content including creative work displayed on posters, bus wraps, billboards, logos, pamphlets, advertisements, and even menus.
Adobe Illustrator Related Certificate Programs
For those looking to build a set of skills that can be useful for a career, as well as creating a portfolio of completed projects, consider the Adobe Illustrator Certificate.
The in-depth certificate program provides you with intensive coursework, in-depth projects, portfolio development, and career counseling to help build a career with Adobe Illustrator skills. For a similarly comprehensive program without career guidance, consider these bootcamp programs: Video Editing Bootcamp, Premiere Pro Bootcamp, After Effects Bootcamp, Graphic Design Bootcamp.
Adobe Illustrator Careers and Job Outlook
Adobe Illustrator is used in roles across many different industries and in a variety of job roles. Creative service firms, digital agencies, and in-house marketing departments all hire skilled Adobe Illustrator professionals. Learning Adobe Illustrator provides a foundational skill for working in many of the careers across these organizations.
Skills with Adobe Illustrator are easily transferable to a variety of other roles. Those with strong Adobe Illustrator skills may consider gaining more specialized skills and working in the fields of user experience (UX) design or user interface (UI) design. Both of these are growing fields nationally, with job growth of nearly 6% expected over the next decade. With specialized skills and higher than average growth prospects, jobs in these fields command above-average compensation.
Because Adobe Illustrator skills are used in digital agencies, advertising, marketing, and media, they are essential for anyone wanting to work in these fields. Learning Adobe Illustrator is an important step in working in creative roles. These roles provide a solid career opportunity.
Average salaries for Adobe Illustrator Jobs
Graphic Designer: $50,000
Creative Services Manager: $80,000
Production Artist: $60,000
Production Designer: $73,000
UI Designer: $73,000
Digital Marketing Specialist: $65,000
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