Graphic Design Training in Durban

Adobe Marketo Engage is a robust platform for marketing automation and CRM integration that empowers organizations to design, automate, and measure personalized marketing campaigns across multiple channels. This course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to build intelligent workflows, segment audiences, leverage AI-driven personalization, and effectively analyze campaign performance.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to strengthen their competencies in using Adobe Marketo Engage to plan, execute, and optimize omnichannel marketing campaigns for both academic and commercial purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Marketo Engage interface and understand its core automation functions.
• Design and implement lead nurturing workflows and dynamic content campaigns.
• Segment and manage audiences using smart lists and AI-driven insights.
• Integrate CRM systems for seamless data synchronization and tracking.
• Analyze performance metrics and apply optimization techniques based on campaign data.
• Develop an end-to-end automated marketing project relevant to higher education.

Course Format

• Theoretical presentation with real-world examples.
• Hands-on demonstrations in a controlled lab environment.
• Interactive exercises and a practical workshop project.
• Final evaluation through presentation of a functional automated campaign.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Creative Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of industry-standard tools designed for creative professionals, facilitating high-quality design, multimedia production, and seamless collaboration. This course empowers faculty members with practical experience in Adobe's core applications, enabling them to craft academic and institutional materials that enhance creativity, innovation, and communication within the teaching and learning environment.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is tailored for beginner to intermediate participants seeking to build digital competencies in graphic design, multimedia editing, and academic content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Navigate the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem and effectively manage cloud-based files.
• Design and edit professional visual assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Produce compelling video content and motion graphics with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Create and secure PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Utilise Adobe Express and Firefly for generative AI design and digital marketing assets.
• Integrate various Adobe tools to develop multimedia projects for institutional and academic use.

Course Format

• Project-based learning with hands-on exercises.
• Guided demonstrations using official Adobe software.
• Practical assignments, partial evaluations, and a final integrative project.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training programme for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Adobe Hyvä serves as a contemporary frontend framework for Magento 2, substituting the traditional Luma stack with a high-performance, developer-centric architecture.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate to advanced Magento developers eager to implement and tailor Hyvä Themes within Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) initiatives.

Upon completion of this programme, participants will gain the ability to:

• Comprehend the architecture and advantages of Hyvä Themes.
• Install and configure a Magento 2 store powered by Hyvä.
• Modify templates, styles, and layouts utilizing Alpine.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Integrate third-party modules and verify compatibility with Hyvä.
• Enhance performance and user experience through Hyvä’s streamlined frontend stack.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Practical exercises and laboratory sessions
• Implementation within a live development environment

Customisation Options

• For bespoke training requests regarding this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Adobe Express is a user-friendly, cloud-based design tool that enables individuals and teams to quickly create high-quality graphics, videos, and branded content without advanced design experience.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to create visually appealing marketing assets, presentations, and social media content using Adobe Express.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Express interface and use templates effectively.
• Create social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and short videos.
• Apply branding elements such as colours, logos, and fonts consistently.
• Collaborate and publish designs using Adobe Express's cloud features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who want to enhance their document workflows using Adobe Acrobat and AI-powered tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and edit PDF documents from various sources.
• Modify PDF content, including text, images, and formatting.
• Use annotation and markup tools for document review.
• Implement security features to protect PDF documents.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to automate PDF-related tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is geared towards beginner to intermediate graphic designers and animators who aspire to learn how to create impressive animations, interactive media, and engaging web content using Adobe Animate.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Animate interface and tools.
• Create and edit animations using keyframes, motion tweens, and shape tweens.
• Design interactive animations and applications with ActionScript and JavaScript.
• Incorporate audio and video elements into projects.
• Export animations for web, video, and mobile platforms.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level content developers who wish to have a foundational understanding of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Character Animator.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functions of each software tool in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Use tools and techniques in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, Adobe Illustrator for graphic design, Adobe Animate for animations, and Adobe Character Animator for character animation.
• Improve creative design and production capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient development of high-quality digital content.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level and intermediate-level photographers who wish to harness the full potential of Darktable for their image editing and management needs. This course outline provides a comprehensive overview of the Darktable software, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced editing techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment with Darktable.
• Import, organize, and manage their photo collections.
• Edit and enhance images using Darktable's features.
• Perform advanced color correction and manipulation.
• Apply non-destructive editing techniques.
• Debug common issues in Darktable.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is designed for individuals who wish to capture better quality images using their mobile devices.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the tools and settings utilised for mobile photography.
• Acquire tips and techniques to enhance mobile photographic outcomes.
• Master the fundamentals of mobile photography and lighting.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to advanced-level engineers and drafters who wish to use GD&T to create precise and standardized 2D drawings for engineering projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply GD&T symbols and concepts to 2D drawings.
• Create clear and standardized technical drawings using GD&T principles.
• Interpret and implement feedback based on GD&T annotations.
• Collaborate effectively with teams using standardized GD&T notations.

During this training, participants will master the following skills:

• Proficient navigation and operation of the software
• Understanding printing technologies and output issues
• Photo retouching and enhancements
• Colour adjustment techniques
• Red-eye removal
• Brightness and contrast correction
• Image resizing
• Sharpening techniques to improve clarity
• Compositing multiple images into a single cohesive graphic
• Restoring and enhancing the quality of aged or damaged photographs
• Creating sepia tone effects
• Isolating and cutting out objects from their backgrounds
• Fundamental concepts of image structure, colour models, and file formats
• Working effectively with layers and masks
• Selecting tools and utilising vector paths
• Applying styles and effects
• Typographic text manipulation
• Enhancing colour photographs and graphics
• Using adjustment layers
• Automation techniques for workflow efficiency
• Document history and version management
• Advanced retouching and montage creation
• Properly saving and exporting your work

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level photo enthusiasts and graphic designers who wish to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to edit and enhance their photos.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Edit and enhance their photos using various tools and functions.
• Organize and manage their photo collections with the organizer.
• Create and share photo projects such as slideshows, collages, and calendars.
• Apply artistic effects and filters to their photos.
• Perform basic and advanced photo retouching techniques.

For many of us, Adobe Acrobat Reader is primarily a tool for viewing PDF files.

However, this application also enables you to generate PDF documents tailored to our specific requirements, serving as an alternative to documents created in popular software such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This training on creating PDF documents is designed for individuals eager to master the intricacies of PDF composition.

Course Format

• Practical exercises preceded by instructor-led lectures.
• Participants use dedicated computers.

Adobe After Effects Essentials is a two-day training programme designed to equip you with the fundamental skills required to become proficient in Adobe After Effects. Throughout the course, you will gain expertise in working with layers, mastering keyframing, controlling animations, managing transparency, and understanding rendering and output processes. By the conclusion of the course, you will be able to professionally edit video content using After Effects while adhering to industry best practices.

This course encompasses all the essential skills needed for the post-production of high-quality, professional video content.

Target Audience

Seasoned graphic and media designers who possess a solid command of core Adobe tools and wish to elevate their advanced workflows, focusing on corporate report design, infographic creation, branding systems, and AI-assisted production processes.

Training Format

• Instructor-led sessions featuring structured explanations
• Demonstrations followed by guided, hands-on exercises
• Practical assignments based on real-world corporate design scenarios
• Individual and group feedback provided during exercises and project work
  

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

1. Leveraging advanced Adobe Creative Cloud features to enhance efficiency across multiple tools
2. Utilizing AI-powered capabilities within Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to accelerate design tasks
3. Producing high-quality visual assets tailored for corporate reports and presentations
4. Designing professional infographics that adhere to brand and communication standards
5. Constructing consistent branding and layout systems across various deliverables
6. Automating report layouts and publishing workflows using InDesign
7. Applying AI responsibly while ensuring visual consistency and maintaining brand control
   

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is designed for graphic designers and illustrators keen on leveraging advanced Adobe Illustrator tools to produce professional, high-quality vector artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Explore the latest and advanced features of Adobe Illustrator.
• Acquire expert tips and tricks for utilising advanced Illustrator tools.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches into digital images.
• Design professional-grade graphics, logos, and animated GIFs.
• Transform, blend, and distort text and images.
• Automate workflows for repetitive tasks.

This course concentrates on the fundamental features of Photoshop, enabling students to navigate the interface and utilise Photoshop tools for working with photographic images.

Learning Objectives

This course will equip you to utilise the most common basic features of Adobe Photoshop CC. Throughout this course, you will:

• Identify the components and capabilities of Photoshop CC.
• Create basic images.
• Manage selections and layers.
• Modify and repair images, and manage colour.
• Refine images by adjusting layers, using Camera Raw, and applying advanced image refinement.
• Import, export, organise, and save files.

This course explores advanced image creation and editing techniques, providing practical exercises that show how these methods can be combined to produce striking visual effects.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to utilise the core functionalities of Adobe Photoshop CC. Specifically, you will:

• • Use brushes, gradients, and tool presets to generate raster images.
• • Apply vector paths, shape tools, typography, and special text effects.
• • Implement advanced layer techniques using masks, filters, and smart objects.
• • Utilise actions and batch processing to automate repetitive tasks.
• • Edit video by employing timelines, transitions, graphics, titles, and animation features.
• • Define project requirements by clarifying the purpose, target audience, copyright regulations, and project management responsibilities.

This instructor-led, live training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level creative professionals who wish to use Adobe Creative Cloud to produce advanced branded graphics, professional video content, motion assets, and integrated digital media deliverables.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create advanced visual assets, edit and finalise professional video, build motion graphics, and streamline workflows across Adobe applications.

This live, instructor-led training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level creative professionals who wish to use Adobe Creative Cloud to create workplace-ready graphics, video content, and digital media assets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: create branded assets, edit professional video, produce basic motion graphics, and work more efficiently across Adobe applications.

This course equips participants with practical skills for developing interactive eLearning solutions. Beyond mastering fundamental concepts, learners will acquire industry best practices for authoring and publishing Adobe Captivate projects. Key areas of focus include:

• Recording software demonstrations
• Editing demonstration content
• Managing objects within the Timeline
• Working with images
• Publishing final projects
• Incorporating audio tracks
• Recording interactive simulations
• Adding animation effects
• Creating slideshow presentations
• Syncing results with a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Updating project files
• Generating standalone viewers using MenuBuilder

This course is ideal for aspiring graphic designers who wish to begin their journey using Affinity Designer, one of the most popular and versatile vector graphics applications available. If you are new to digital art and seeking a robust foundation, this course will guide you through mastering the essential features and tools required to create professional designs, step by step.

Throughout the course:

You will gain proficiency in navigating the Affinity Designer interface, enabling you to utilise its features with confidence.

You will learn the fundamental tools for drawing and editing shapes, empowering you to develop your own illustrations and graphics.

You will understand how to work with layers and effectively incorporate colours and text into your designs.

You will master the basics of exporting your designs to various formats, ensuring they are ready for printing or online publication.

Upon completion, you will be equipped to create simple graphics, logos, posters, and other visual materials using Affinity Designer. The course provides a solid foundation that will allow you to further develop your graphic design skills.

This instructor-led live training in Durban (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to utilise Adobe InDesign to produce high-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing collateral.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface with efficiency.
• Configure projects with accurate dimensions and layouts.
• Manipulate text, images, and graphics to generate compelling designs.
• Utilise styles, templates, and colour palettes to ensure consistency and workflow efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

Through this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn to utilise Adobe Photoshop's photo-enhancement capabilities while working through a series of practical exercises designed to elevate the quality of sample photographs.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply Photoshop's photo-enhancing features to improve photographic quality
• Adjust sharpness and blur to highlight key features within a photograph
• Modify colour tones and facial expressions in images
• Prepare photographs for printing or photo development

Audience

• Beginners and enthusiasts in photography

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Learning Outcomes

Core Tools and Features
Participants will master Canva’s essential tools, including text insertion and formatting, as well as the manipulation of images and graphics. This forms the bedrock of clear and visually appealing design.

Building Your First Project
Through a hands-on session, learners will construct their initial project. They will discover how to select appropriate templates, customise colour palettes and fonts, and imbue designs with personal flair using their own assets.

Advanced Design Techniques
Participants will delve into sophisticated features to craft professional and distinctive projects. This includes the use of gradients, infographics, diagrams, and photo editing capabilities such as filters, cropping, and colour correction.

Integrating AI in Canva
Learners will utilise AI tools to automate workflows, generate graphics and text, and streamline the overall design process, thereby enhancing both efficiency and output quality.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Core concepts of computer graphics and desktop publishing
• Understanding and managing colour workflows
• Distinctions between vector and raster graphics
• Techniques for enhancing colour photographs and graphics
• Foundations of retouching and constructing photomontages
• Designing original illustrations and graphical elements
• Adapting designs to meet specific printing and composition requirements
• Understanding logo creation and typography principles
• Designing effective charts and data tables
• Producing business cards and letterheads
• Creating labels, certificates, and invitations
• Preparing layouts for leaflets, banners, billboards, and print materials
• Advanced text formatting techniques
• Utilising style sheets and character formatting styles
• Implementing spot colours and special ink usage
• Best practices for pre-press publication preparation
• Overview of digital, offset, and solvent printing processes

This instructor-led live training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at anyone who wish to become a graphic designer.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic design theory and apply useful design techniques.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud apps effectively including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Learn about alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Get familiar with the latest design trends.

This instructor-led live training in Durban (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to create mobile interfaces with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement UI/UX designs for a responsive mobile application.
• Prepare and animate designs in Adobe Illustrator.
• Create reusable components.
• Incorporate advanced animations with Adobe After Effects.