
Microcredential in
Adobe InDesign Basics
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY 12804
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
95 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,025.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Layout the future of your career with the Adobe InDesign Basics microcredential! This microcredential includes study of graphic arts, typography and digital pre-press. Immerse yourself in print and digital media publication using Adobe InDesign, paving the way to take the Adobe Certified Professional-Print and Digital Media industry certification. Adobe InDesign, the forefront layout and page design software, empowers you to create impactful designs for both print and digital media. This microcredential is perfect for existing professionals who want to add specialized skills and for those seeking to start their career in media arts across a broad range of industries. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you will be prepared for continued study and internships, and to immediately apply for entry or junior level positions as a graphic designer, digital marketing assistant, social media content creator, content creator, communications assistant and more. Consider building expertise in the full suite of Adobe products-and expand your job opportunities-with the related microcredentials noted below.
A face to face microcredential from SUNY Adirondack (95 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Adirondack. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Adobe InDesign Basics Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Adobe InDesign
Artwork
Color Theory
Design Theory
Illustration
Publications
Advertisements
Printed and Digital Media
Packaging and Labeling
Prepress Problem Solving
Typesetting
Typography
Visual Composition
Written Composition
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.