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Illustrator Training

Vector graphics, logo design, illustration and brand identity creation used by professional graphic designers worldwide.

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

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Select the tier that matches your team's current skill level and learning goals.

Essential

Illustrator — Essential

For: Non-designers needing to create basic vector graphics or edit existing files

day

After this programme you will be able to

Understand vector vs raster graphics and when to use each

Navigate the Illustrator workspace and tools

Create and edit basic shapes, lines and paths

Work with colour fills, strokes and gradients

Place and embed images into Illustrator documents

Export artwork in SVG, PNG and PDF formats

Topics covered

› Vector graphics fundamentals

› Shapes, paths and the Pen tool basics

› Colour, fills and strokes

› Type and text handling

› Document setup and artboards

› Exporting for web and print

Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable

Introduction

Illustrator — Introduction

For: Designers wanting to create logos, icons and basic illustrations

days

After this programme you will be able to

Design professional logos using shapes, paths and the Pen tool

Create and manipulate type with advanced text treatments

Build icons and simple illustrations from scratch

Use the Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools confidently

Apply colour palettes and work with swatches

Prepare brand identity files for handoff

Topics covered

› Advanced Pen tool and bezier curves

› Logo design process and techniques

› Type on a path and text wrapping

› Pathfinder, Shape Builder and Boolean operations

› Colour palettes, global colours and swatches

› Preparing files for print and brand use

Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable

Intermediate

Illustrator — Intermediate

For: Designers building complex illustrations, patterns and editorial graphics

days

After this programme you will be able to

Create detailed vector illustrations and characters

Build repeating patterns for print and surface design

Work with perspective grids and 3D effects

Use the Puppet Warp and Envelope Distort tools

Create infographics and data visualisations

Build multi-artboard documents for brand identity systems

Topics covered

› Complex illustration techniques

› Pattern making and surface design

› Perspective drawing and 3D effects

› Envelope distort and warping

› Infographics and icon systems

› Brand identity file structure and organisation

Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable

Advanced

Illustrator — Advanced

For: Experienced Illustrator users wanting to apply current industry techniques

days

After this programme you will be able to

Integrate Illustrator with Creative Cloud and other Adobe apps

Create advanced generative art using Illustrator's AI tools

Build complex motion-ready vector assets

Master variable fonts and advanced typography

Develop efficient symbol and asset libraries

Work with Illustrator in a production pipeline

Topics covered

› Adobe Firefly vectors and Retype

› Variable fonts and advanced OpenType features

› Motion-ready asset preparation

› Creative Cloud Libraries and team workflows

› Production-ready artwork setup

› Illustrator + InDesign + Photoshop integration

⚠ Advanced tier assumes existing working knowledge of Illustrator. 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

Illustrator — Masterclass

For: Complete beginners who want to reach professional illustration and branding level

days

After this programme you will be able to

Build a complete brand identity system from concept to file delivery

Create professional illustrations, logos and icon sets

Apply advanced typography and layout techniques

Work confidently on any vector brief

Deliver production-ready files for any output

Build a portfolio of vector design work

Topics covered

› Full Essential through Advanced curriculum

› Brand identity portfolio project

› Professional file naming and handoff standards

› Presenting design work to clients

› Exploring AI-assisted vector design

Delivery: Online (live) On-site — your premises On-site — ALP venue Half or full day sessions Duration customisable

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