Create professional-quality visuals and bring your ideas to life using industry-standard Adobe tools.
This practical, part-time course—delivered over five Saturdays and validated by Griffith College—gives you the skills to design impactful visual content, even if you’re starting from scratch.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, learning how to confidently produce polished materials for both digital and print. From marketing assets to internal communications, you’ll be able to create designs that look professional and communicate clearly.
As you progress, you’ll develop a strong understanding of graphic design principles, including layout, typography, and visual hierarchy—helping you make design decisions with confidence, not guesswork.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
No prior experience is required, making this course ideal for beginners, career changers, or professionals looking to add valuable digital design skills to their toolkit.
| College | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course ID | 131968 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Commercial Management |
| Course Start Date | 22nd October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 17th December 2026 |
| Course Duration | 10 weeks |
| Course Time | This course will run from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. |
| Course Fee | 1090 |
| Entry Requirements | Mature Students (Over 23 Years) Direct entry Under 23 Years Minimum 5 O6s/H7s, to include a language in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award. All participants should be proficient in the use of MAC/MS Applications. |
| Career Path | Graduates from this course may develop their skills further by completing the Professional Certificate in Web Design & Development or the Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing & Strategy at Griffith College. |

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