Microcredential in
Graphic Design: Publication
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 13501
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
11.8 CEUs
Continuing education units
$2,350.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Take your graphic design skills to the next level with this Graphic Design: Publication microcredential! You will learn advanced graphic design principles, website design fundamentals, and high-quality print preparation using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Key to this microcredential is its portfolio workshop course. You will prepare multiple portfolios of your work-traditional and digital-for academic advancement and a lifelong career as a Graphic Designer. This microcredential can be a great fit for existing professionals seeking to fine-tune their skills or advance, for working professionals increasingly asked to do more for the company or organization website and social platforms, as well as for those newer to the profession interested in applying for junior or intermediate design, web and social media positions. Take this microcredential alone or pair it with the Illustration: Digital and Drawing microcredential.
A face to face microcredential from Mohawk Valley Community College (11.8 CEUs). Registration is completed with Mohawk Valley Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Graphic Design: Publication Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This Mohawk Valley Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State University | Information Technology | CIS 120 Computer Applications | Bachelor's | 4 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Maritime College | Computer Science | CSC 101 Introduction to Programming | Certificate | 3 | Apr 14, 2024 |
| SUNY Morrisville | Computer Science | CSC 101 Introduction to Programming | Certificate | 3 | May 14, 2024 |
Empire State University
Major
Information Technology
Counts as
CIS 120 Computer Applications
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
4
As of
Dec 5, 2025
Maritime College
Major
Computer Science
Counts as
CSC 101 Introduction to Programming
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Apr 14, 2024
SUNY Morrisville
Major
Computer Science
Counts as
CSC 101 Introduction to Programming
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
May 14, 2024
Skills covered
Graphic Design
Advanced Graphic Design Principles
Website Design
Printing
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Career outlook
Related occupations: IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Junior Developer
Entry-level IT roles often require a certification rather than a degree.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.