Certificate in Adobe Illustrator
- Earn an Industry Recognised Qualification
- 100% Online Study From Home
- Receive Unlimited Tutor Support
Course Overview
Course Description
This course will take you from a beginner in Adobe Illustrator to a confident digital designer. You’ll learn how to use Illustrator’s powerful tools to create vector graphics, logos, icons and illustrations that are sharp, scalable and professional.
Even if you’ve used Illustrator before, this course will introduce techniques to streamline your process, improve your design accuracy and unlock creative potential. By the end, you’ll have the skills to design with confidence and apply Illustrator in real-world creative and commercial projects.
Course Outcomes
- Add Adobe Illustrator to your CV and confidently apply for design, marketing, or creative roles
- Build an impressive portfolio of real projects, from logos to illustrations, to wow clients and employers
- Master advanced Illustrator tools and techniques for professional-level designs
- Create custom graphics, icons, and logos from scratch with creativity and precision
- Use templates to design posters, stationery, social media posts, and UI elements efficiently
- Navigate Illustrator like a pro using time-saving shortcuts and best practices
- Start earning money by offering freelance illustration, logo design, or graphic services
- Feel confident bringing your creative ideas to life across print, web, and digital platforms
Course Requirements
- You will need a copy of Adobe Illustrator CC or above. A free trial can be downloaded from Adobe.
- No previous design experience is needed.
- No previous Adobe Illustrator skills are needed.
- On-demand video course
- Downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and desktop
- Assignments
- Certificate of completion
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Course Features
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Lectures 6
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Quizzes 1
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Duration 3 hours
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Skill level All Level
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Language English
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Assessments Yes
Course Modules
- The Certificate in Adobe Illustrator comprises the following courses:
- Foundations of Vector Design with Adobe Illustrator
- Understanding How Illustrator Works
- Working with Basic Shapes
- Applied Vector Effects and Styling Methods
- Digital Drawing Techniques and Vector Sketching
- Creative Brush Systems and Customisation
- Creating a Logo in Illustrator
- Designing Effective Icon Systems
- Illustrating Concepts Through Vector Imagery
- Typography and Letterform Design in Vector Media
- Grids, Symmetry & Precision in Geometric Design
- Gradient Systems and Colour Transitions in Design
- Designing Charts and Graphs in Adobe Illustrator
- Repeating Pattern Systems and Decorative Design
- Using Masks in Adobe Illustrator
- Discovering Your Illustration Style
- Introducing 3D Form and Lighting in Illustrator
- Isometric Drawing and Technical Perspective
- Designing Zines and Sequential Layouts
- Blend Tool Mechanics and Smooth Transitions
Key Benefits
- Find the key benefits of undertaking this course below:
- Flexible start dates – enrol online and start when you are ready.
- Complete your studies online, at your own pace.
- Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate upon course completion.
- Get ahead of the job market with a skill that companies need.
- Receive unlimited tutor support from certified professionals.
- Receive a free CV makeover and expert career advice.
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Obtain a Certificate
Obtain an Adobe Illustrator on course completion that you can show off to your potential employers and clients.

Job Prospects
Upon completion of this program, you can obtain a job as an illustrator.
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Average Australian Illustrator Salary: $64,377
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Average Senior Illustrator Salary: $79,720

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Frequently Asked Questions
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors. Give them a call on (02) 8006 0556 or email them at support@oba.au.
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This course takes approximately 80 hours, and you’ll have lifetime access to this course. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Online Business Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as an illustrator. In Australia, an illustrator earns approximately $64,377 per year but can be as high as $79,720 per year. (Payscale)
Contact a friendly student advisor on (02) 8006 0556 to find out about potential career outcomes and see where our courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Online Business Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment.
Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way
Absolutely! You’ve got an 10-day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.