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Graphic Design Training

Professional graphic design principles and practice — visual communication, branding, layout and design thinking.

5 programme tiers Online & on-site HRD Corp claimable Customisable duration

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Essential
Graphic Design — Essential
For: Non-designers wanting to understand and apply basic design principles
1
day
After this programme you will be able to
Apply the core principles of graphic design: contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity
Choose and pair fonts effectively
Build a simple colour palette
Design basic marketing materials: flyers, social posts, banners
Give and receive design feedback constructively
Understand the design process from brief to final output
Topics covered
› Design principles: CARP (contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity)
› Typography fundamentals: type selection and pairing
› Colour theory: colour wheel, harmonies, psychology
› Basic layout and composition
› Designing for print vs digital
› The design brief and feedback process
Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable
Introduction
Graphic Design — Introduction
For: Aspiring designers building foundational design skills
2
days
After this programme you will be able to
Design logos, brand identities and visual systems
Create marketing materials across print and digital formats
Apply grid systems and layout principles professionally
Develop visual concepts from a creative brief
Build a professional design portfolio
Present and explain design decisions to clients
Topics covered
› Logo design and brand identity principles
› Grid systems and advanced layout
› Visual concept development
› Designing for marketing: print and digital
› Colour management for print and screen
› Design presentation and client communication
Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable
Intermediate
Graphic Design — Intermediate
For: Practising designers developing their craft and client management skills
3
days
After this programme you will be able to
Manage end-to-end design projects from brief to production
Apply design thinking to solve communication problems
Design complex multi-channel brand systems
Art direct photography, illustration and other creative inputs
Deliver print-ready and digital-ready assets to professional standards
Manage client relationships and revisions professionally
Topics covered
› Design project management
› Design thinking methodology
› Multi-channel brand system design
› Art direction and creative collaboration
› Production: print and digital file preparation
› Client management and contract basics
Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable
Advanced
Graphic Design — Advanced
For: Experienced designers applying current industry techniques
2
days
After this programme you will be able to
Integrate AI into the graphic design workflow
Design for emerging formats: motion, AR, 3D
Build and manage design systems at scale
Lead design teams and creative direction
Develop a unique creative voice and market positioning
Apply current visual trends and cultural references strategically
Topics covered
› AI tools in graphic design
› Motion, AR and 3D design for designers
› Design systems and component libraries
› Creative direction and team leadership
› Personal brand and market positioning
› Design trends and cultural intelligence
⚠ Advanced tier assumes existing working knowledge of Graphic Design. This is not a beginner programme — it focuses on current industry techniques, advanced workflows and production-ready output.
Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable
Masterclass
Graphic Design — Masterclass
For: Anyone wanting to become a professional graphic designer
4
days
After this programme you will be able to
Handle any graphic design brief from concept to delivery
Work across brand identity, marketing, publication and digital design
Manage client relationships and design projects professionally
Build a professional design portfolio
Launch a design career or freelance business
Topics covered
› Full Essential through Advanced curriculum
› End-to-end brand identity project
› Marketing campaign design project
› Portfolio development and presentation
› Career and business development for designers
Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable

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