Adobe
Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator
Adobe

Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

Adobe

Instructor: Adobe

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand when and how to use Adobe Illustrator in creative workflows.

  • Compare Illustrator on the Web and Desktop to choose the right platform.

  • Navigate the Illustrator interface and use core tools to design vector artwork.

  • Apply selection, artboard setup, and layer organization to create structured designs.

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October 2025

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module introduces the Illustrator interface and highlights what makes vector artwork unique. Learners will explore essential navigation and selection tools to start designing with confidence—whether they’re using Illustrator on the web or desktop.

What's included

6 readings1 assignment1 plugin

This module guides learners through the essential steps of setting up and navigating the Illustrator workspace. Learners will take a tour of the interface, learn how to zoom and pan, create a new document, and save their work—all within Illustrator on the Web.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module introduces learners to the core tools and concepts that make Illustrator unique. Through tutorials and readings, learners will explore how vector art works, how Illustrator’s tools support creative workflows, and how to begin designing with confidence.

What's included

2 videos6 readings1 assignment

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