Graphic Design Certification (South Africa)

Core Courses:

1. Graphic Design Fundamentals

2. Visual Design Principles

3. Color Theory and Typography

4. Branding and Identity Design

5. Print Design (Business Cards, Brochures, Posters)

6. Digital Design (Web, Social Media, Email)

7. Graphic Design Software (Adobe Creative Cloud)

8. Design Principles and Elements

Specialized Courses:

1. Logo Design Certification

2. Infographic Design Certification

3. UI/UX Design Certification

4. Web Design Certification

5. Motion Graphics Certification

6. Illustration Certification

7. Photography Certification

8. Branding and Packaging Design Certification

Software-Specific Courses:

1. Adobe Photoshop Certification

2. Adobe Illustrator Certification

3. Adobe InDesign Certification

4. Adobe XD Certification

5. Sketch Certification

6. Figma Certification

7. CorelDRAW Certification

8. Autodesk Sketchbook Certification

Industry-Specific Courses:

1. Advertising and Marketing Graphic Design Certification

2. Editorial and Publishing Graphic Design Certification

3. Digital Media and Entertainment Graphic Design Certification

4. Education and Training Graphic Design Certification

5. Non-profit and Charity Graphic Design Certification

6. Government Graphic Design Certification

7. Healthcare Graphic Design Certification

8. Financial Services Graphic Design Certification

Elective Courses:

1. Graphic Design History and Theory

2. Design Thinking and Innovation

3. Visual Storytelling and Narrative

4. Design for Social Impact

5. Advanced Typography and Lettering

Certification Levels:

1. Basic Graphic Design Certification (3-6 months)

2. Intermediate Graphic Design Certification (6-12 months)

3. Advanced Graphic Design Certification (1-2 years)

4. Expert Graphic Design Certification (2+ years)

Target Audience:

- Graphic designers

- Digital marketers

- Advertising professionals

- Branding specialists

- Entrepreneurs and small business owners

Benefits:

- Enhanced graphic design skills and knowledge

- Improved job prospects and career advancement

- Developed skills in industry-standard software and technologies

- Increased understanding of graphic design principles and trends

- Certification recognized by employers and industries

Additional Advanced Courses:

1. Certified Graphic Designer (CGD)

2. Certified Visual Designer (CVD)

3. Certified UI/UX Designer (CUXD)

4. Certified Branding Specialist (CBS)

5. Certified Digital Designer (CDD)

Certification Bodies:

1. South African Graphic Design Council (SAGDC)

2. International Graphic Design Association (IGDA)

3. Graphic Artists Guild (GAG)

4. American Institute of Graphic Design (AIGA)

5. Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)

6. Autodesk Certified User (ACU)

7. Corel Certified Associate (CCA)

8. World Design Organization (WDO)