Graphic Design Certificate Program
Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW, ending in a portfolio of print and social media work.
6 months
What this pathway covers
This programme is built from the following tracks. Each has its own syllabus, projects and placement support.
- Graphic DesignLogos, posters, social media and print design in Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW.4 Months
- Adobe PhotoshopPhoto editing, retouching, manipulation and social media creatives in Photoshop.2 Months
- Adobe IllustratorVector logos, icons, illustrations and print layouts in Adobe Illustrator.2 Months
- CorelDRAWVisiting cards, flex banners, invitations and print layouts in CorelDRAW.6 Weeks
What you'll learn
Skills you build in 6 months
A 6-month certificate programme goes further than a single tool. The first months set the foundations; the later ones add the related skills employers ask for by name, with a project at each stage.
- Web & Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Logos, posters, social media and print design in Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
- Apply layout, colour and typography principles
- Edit and manipulate photos in Photoshop
- Design logos and vector artwork in Illustrator and CorelDRAW
- Prepare print-ready files for flex, cards and brochures
- Web & Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Photo editing, retouching, manipulation and social media creatives in Photoshop.
- Work non-destructively with layers, masks and smart objects
- Retouch portraits and correct exposure and colour
- Cut out subjects and replace backgrounds cleanly
- Design posters and social media creatives with type and effects
- Web & Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Vector logos, icons, illustrations and print layouts in Adobe Illustrator.
- Draw accurate vector artwork with the pen tool and Pathfinder
- Use colour, gradients and typography with control
- Design logos and icon sets that scale to any size
- Prepare visiting cards, stationery and labels to print specifications
- Web & Graphic Design
CorelDRAW
Visiting cards, flex banners, invitations and print layouts in CorelDRAW.
- Draw and edit vector shapes with CorelDRAW's tools
- Set type in English, Punjabi and Hindi without font problems
- Design visiting cards, banners, invitations and pamphlets
- Set up bleed, crop marks and CMYK colour for printing
Curriculum
What each track covers
The modules of every track in the programme. Open one to see the topics inside it.
Graphic Design5 modules
- Design principles — Layout & grids, Colour theory, Typography, Visual hierarchy
- Adobe Photoshop — Layers & masks, Retouching, Manipulation, Social media posts
- Adobe Illustrator & CorelDRAW — Pen tool & shapes, Logo design, Visiting cards & flex, Print setup (CMYK, bleed)
- InDesign & Canva — Brochures, Magazines & menus, Canva workflows, Templates
- Branding & portfolio — Brand identity, Packaging basics, Behance portfolio, Freelance basics
Adobe Photoshop4 modules
- Workspace, layers & selections — Workspace & documents, Layers & groups, Selection tools, Layer masks
- Retouching & colour correction — Healing & clone tools, Skin retouching, Levels, curves & adjustment layers, Background removal
- Manipulation, type & effects — Blend modes, Smart objects & filters, Typography & layer styles, Photo manipulation
- Social media, print & export — Social media post sizes, Posters & flex banners, Mockups, Export for web & print (RGB, CMYK)
Adobe Illustrator4 modules
- Vector basics & drawing tools — Artboards & workspace, Shapes & Pathfinder, Pen & curvature tools, Anchor points & paths
- Colour, type & layout — Swatches & gradients, Typography & text on a path, Alignment & grids, Appearance & effects
- Logos, icons & illustration — Logo construction, Icon sets, Image Trace, Brushes & patterns
- Branding & print-ready files — Visiting cards & letterheads, Packaging & label basics, CMYK, bleed & outlines, Export to PDF, SVG & PNG
CorelDRAW4 modules
- Interface & drawing tools — Workspace & page setup, Shapes & curves, Shape tool & nodes, Weld, trim & intersect
- Colour, text & effects — Fills & outlines, Artistic & paragraph text, Punjabi & Hindi fonts, PowerClip, contour & shadows
- Print layouts — Visiting cards & letterheads, Flex banners & hoardings, Wedding & invitation cards, Bill books & pamphlets
- Print production & output — CMYK & spot colours, Bleed & crop marks, Convert to curves & imposition, Export to PDF, CDR & JPG
Tools
Software you will actually work with
Every session is on a computer in the lab, on the software used in offices and studios.
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDRAW
- Adobe InDesign
- Canva
- Behance
- Camera Raw
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Fonts
- Mockup templates
- Pen tool & Pathfinder
- Image Trace
- PDF & SVG export
- Corel PHOTO-PAINT (basics)
- Punjabi & Hindi fonts
- PDF export
How it runs
How your 6 months are spent
Concepts first, then practice on the same day. Each stage ends in work that is checked.
- 01Months 1–2
Foundations
The fundamentals of each track in the programme, taught from the beginning and practised every session.
- 02Months 3–4
Core skills in depth
The tools employers name in job adverts, each one used on real exercises until it is routine.
- 03Month 5
Projects
Work that combines the tracks, built in stages and reviewed by a trainer at each one.
- 04Month 6
Certificate and interviews
Final project, certificate, a resume built around your work and practice interviews.
Projects
Hands-on projects you will build
Projects are what you show in an interview. These are drawn from the tracks in this programme.
- Advanced
Brand identity for a local business
Logo, colours, visiting card, letterhead and social templates for a Hoshiarpur business.
- Branding
- Logo design
- Consistency
- Beginner
Portrait retouch set
Five studio portraits retouched and colour-corrected, with before and after versions.
- Retouching
- Colour correction
- Masking
- Intermediate
Logo and stationery set
A logo for a Hoshiarpur business with its visiting card, letterhead and envelope, delivered as print-ready files.
- Logo design
- Typography
- Print setup
- Intermediate
Shop opening print set
A flex banner, visiting card and pamphlet for a new Hoshiarpur shop, all prepared to press specifications.
- Layout
- Print setup
- Colour
Who can join
Open to any stream after 12th
No entrance test and no prior experience. If you can use a phone or a computer a little, you can start.
Students after 12th
Any stream — arts, commerce, medical or non-medical. Every programme starts at the fundamentals.
College students
Studying for a degree or diploma and wanting a practical skill alongside it. Batches fit around college hours.
Graduates and job seekers
Finished studying and looking for a first job, with nothing practical yet to show an employer.
Working people and business owners
Adding a skill for a promotion, a change of work, or to run your own shop or office better.
Careers
Where this programme can take you
Roles students move into after these tracks, in Printing & packaging, Advertising agencies, E-commerce, Media & publishing, Photography & studios.
- Graphic Designer
- Social Media Designer
- Print & DTP Designer
- Freelance Designer
- Photo Editor
- Photoshop Designer
- Studio Retoucher
- Logo Designer
- Vector Illustrator
- Branding Designer
- Print & Packaging Designer
- DTP Operator
What you leave with
More than a certificate
What is in your hands on the last day of the programme.
- A certificate on completing the programme
- Projects from each track in the programme
- A resume built around your own work
- Interview practice with feedback
- Placement support
- Help choosing what to learn next
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? A ten-minute call with a counsellor usually settles it faster than a page can.
Who can join the Graphic Design Certificate Program?
Anyone who has passed Class 12, in any stream. No prior experience is assumed — the programme starts at the fundamentals. College students, graduates and working people join the same batches.
How long is the Graphic Design Certificate Program?
It runs for six months, with weekday and weekend batches at the techcadd centre in Model Town, Hoshiarpur.
What will I learn?
The programme is built from Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW. Each has its own syllabus and projects, which you can read on its course page.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate when you complete the programme and its project work.
Can I do this alongside college?
Yes. Batches run in the morning and the evening and at weekends, so the programme can sit alongside regular college classes or a job.
Is there placement support?
Yes: a resume built around your projects, mock interviews with feedback and introductions to employers. We support your job search; we do not promise a particular job or salary.
How do I find out the fee?
Fees depend on the batch and the tracks you take. Call or message the admissions desk, or book a free counselling session, and you will get the current fee and instalment options.
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