Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

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Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

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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There are 3 modules in this course

This beginner-friendly course empowers learners to explore Adobe Illustrator with confidence—whether on the web or desktop. Through guided readings, tutorials, and videos, learners will discover what makes Illustrator unique, how to navigate its interface, and how to begin creating vector artwork. The course introduces foundational tools like selection, artboards, and layers, while connecting learners to the Adobe creative community and support resources. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to choose the right Illustrator platform, understand vector design principles, and apply essential techniques to create structured, scalable artwork.

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

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Course outline 10 minutes
When to use Adobe Illustrator 10 minutes
Adobe Illustrator on the Web vs. Adobe Illustrator Desktop 10 minutes
Explore Illustrator on the web 10 minutes
Learning paths and certifications 10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge check 30 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

New in Illustrator: A world of creative possibility 15 minutes

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

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Get to know the app 2 minutes
Discover how Illustrator art is unique 3 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Tutorial: Get to know Adobe Illustrator 10 minutes
Tutorial: Discover how Illustrator art is unique 10 minutes
Introduction to vector art 10 minutes
Understanding different selection tools in Adobe Illustrator 10 minutes
Showcase your creativity with Behance 10 minutes
You did it — now share the love 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Knowledge check 30 minutes

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Adobe

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