Master Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential
Design principles, colour theory, typography, layout and creative fundamentals
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Program Overview
Graphic Design Fundamentals. Design principles, colour theory, typography, layout and creative fundamentals. Runs 1.5 months over 60 contact hours. This course is sold on its own and also forms part of larger programs.
Course Highlights
- 60 hours of classroom training
- Certificate on completion
- Can be taken on its own or inside a program
Minimum Requirements
- No prior experience needed
- Laptop or desktop with internet access
Who is this for ?
- Beginners and students
- Working professionals adding one skill
- Career changers
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Certification
Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of completion for the Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential program that you can share with employers and add to your LinkedIn profile — a record of the hands-on skills and projects you completed.
- Verifiable ID: Unique credential link for LinkedIn.
- Skill Validation: Proof of hands-on project completion.
- Corporate Branding: CO-branded with your company logo.
Student Reviews
Why learn this online
UI/UX and product design skills are highly visible and portfolio-driven — your case studies and prototypes do most of the work of proving your ability. Learning online in a live, project-based course lets you practice real design tools (like Figma) and design-thinking methods on realistic briefs, building the case-study portfolio that design hiring managers expect to see.
Who this is for
- ✓Visually and empathetically minded professionals
- ✓Career switchers from adjacent creative or research fields
- ✓Developers wanting to add design skills
Career outcomes
- UI/UX Designer
- Product Designer
- Interaction Designer
- UX Researcher (entry)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential course online or in person?
The Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential program is delivered live and online with instructor-led sessions, so you can join from anywhere in the US, Canada, or beyond. Sessions are interactive and recordings are available for review.
How long is the Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential course?
The Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential program runs for 1.5 Months. Cohorts are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends to fit around a full-time job.
What level is the Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential course — is it suitable for beginners?
The Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential program is pitched at a beginner level. It is designed to be accessible to newcomers, starting from fundamentals.
Do I get a certificate after completing Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential?
Yes — you receive a verifiable certificate of completion for the Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential program, which you can share with employers and add to your LinkedIn profile.
Does the Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential course include placement or career support?
Yes. MITS Edge programs include career support — resume reviews, mock interviews, and job-search guidance aligned to the US and Canadian hiring markets.
Do I need any prior experience to join Graphic Design Fundamentals – Essential?
Recommended prerequisites: No prior experience needed; Laptop or desktop with internet access.
Do I need to know how to draw or code to learn UI/UX design?
No — modern UI/UX design relies on tools like Figma rather than freehand drawing or coding. What matters most is understanding users and structuring clear, usable interfaces.
What should a UI/UX portfolio include?
A few in-depth case studies showing your design process — problem, research, iterations, and final solution — matter far more than a large number of shallow projects.
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