Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator Certification in Malaysia
Earn your official Adobe certification in graphic design and illustration. This comprehensive course prepares you for the certification exam while building professional-level vector design skills.
Earn Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design (Illustrator) — 3-day HRD Corp claimable course Malaysia. Live expert-led exam preparation.
Overview
Course Overview
This course is tailored for individuals pursuing careers in branding, illustration or graphic design. Using Adobe Illustrator, participants will learn to create scalable vector graphics for logos, infographics, illustrations and print-ready materials.
The curriculum covers both fundamental and advanced tools, such as the Pen tool, Shape Builder, Pathfinder, gradients and typography controls. Through engaging design projects, learners will build practical skills in visual composition and concept development.
Ideal for graphic designers in Malaysia pursuing an Adobe Certified Professional credential, this course sharpens your Illustrator skills and fully prepares you for the official ACP certification exam.
Assessment & Certification
- The course includes project-based assessments and a mock ACP exam.
- Certification is awarded upon passing the Adobe Illustrator ACP exam.
- Passing Mark: 700 out of 1000 points.
- The test lasts 50 minutes and is based on real-world design scenarios and software usage skills.
Audience
Who Should Attend
Creative & Design Professionals
- Graphic designers pursuing official Adobe certification
- Logo designers and brand identity specialists
- Illustrators seeking professional credentials
- Marketing and creative professionals
- Design participants preparing for the industry
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Introduction to the Industry
Overview of graphic design and vector-based illustration, and understanding roles in branding and design agencies.
Relevance of Content
Vector vs raster graphics, resolution, and scalability, and considering target audience and platform (print, web, dig....
Collaboration Essentials
Sharing design files and feedback, and using brand guidelines and mockups.
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Copyrights in logos and artwork, and use of stock images, fonts, and licenses.
Setting Up Projects
Creating artboards and document presets, and units, bleed, and color mode selection.
Asset Organization
Layer management and naming conventions, and libraries and symbol usage.
Workspace and Tools
Customizing Illustrator interface, and navigating tool panels and shortcuts.
Working with Shapes
Creating and editing geometric shapes, and pathfinder and Shape Builder Tool.
Typography and Text
Creating and formatting text, and type on a path and area type.
Color and Appearance
Color swatches, gradients, and global colors, and appearance panel and effects.
Pen Tool and Drawing
Mastering Pen Tool for paths, and bezier curves and anchor points.
Image Tracing and Live Paint
Converting raster to vector, and live Paint Bucket and Gap Detection.
Creating Logos and Icons
Working with grids and alignments, and exporting logos in multiple formats.
Using Brushes and Patterns
Custom brushes, and creating seamless patterns.
Working with Effects
Stylize, distort, and transform effects, and 3D effects and perspective tools.
Preparing Files for Output
Saving for print and web, and packaging, file formats, and compression.
Exam Revision
Review Illustrator tools and techniques, and practice tasks and mock questions.
Curriculum
Course Outline
1. Introduction to the Industry
- Overview of graphic design and vector-based illustration
- Understanding roles in branding and design agencies
2. Relevance of Content
- Vector vs raster graphics, resolution, and scalability
- Considering target audience and platform (print, web, digital)
3. Collaboration Essentials
- Sharing design files and feedback
- Using brand guidelines and mockups
- Working with layout references
4. Legal and Ethical Aspects
- Copyrights in logos and artwork
- Use of stock images, fonts, and licenses
5. Setting Up Projects
- Creating artboards and document presets
- Units, bleed, and color mode selection
6. Asset Organization
- Layer management and naming conventions
- Libraries and symbol usage
7. Workspace and Tools
- Customizing Illustrator interface
- Navigating tool panels and shortcuts
8. Working with Shapes
- Creating and editing geometric shapes
- Pathfinder and Shape Builder Tool
9. Typography and Text
- Creating and formatting text
- Type on a path and area type
- Typography principles
10. Color and Appearance
- Color swatches, gradients, and global colors
- Appearance panel and effects
11. Pen Tool and Drawing
- Mastering Pen Tool for paths
- Bezier curves and anchor points
12. Image Tracing and Live Paint
- Converting raster to vector
- Live Paint Bucket and Gap Detection
13. Creating Logos and Icons
- Working with grids and alignments
- Exporting logos in multiple formats
14. Using Brushes and Patterns
- Custom brushes
- Creating seamless patterns
15. Working with Effects
- Stylize, distort, and transform effects
- 3D effects and perspective tools
16. Preparing Files for Output
- Saving for print and web
- Packaging, file formats, and compression
17. Exam Revision
- Review Illustrator tools and techniques
- Practice tasks and mock questions
18. Proctored Online Certification Exam
- Final supervised exam for Adobe Certified Professional credential
Investment
Training Investment & Advantages
What’s Included
Prerequisites
Completion of Adobe Illustrator Essential course or equivalent experience. Participants should be comfortable with vector drawing tools, paths, and basic design concepts.
Why Us
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Course
Shareable Digital Badge
Earn an Adobe digital badge upon passing — display it on LinkedIn, your email signature, and social media to showcase your certification.
Intensive 3-Day Training
Quickly equips you with valuable, career-enhancing skills in Adobe Certified Professional Graphic Design (Illustrator).
Face-to-Face Training
All sessions are conducted in person at Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya.
Hands-On Projects
Guided exercises and a final project that builds confidence and competence.
3 Months Post-Training Support
Continue benefiting from support including direct contact with the trainer.
HRD Corp Claimable
100% claimable — subject to employer terms and approval process.
Trainer
Meet Your Instructor
Yavinesh Rajagopal
Senior Creative Trainer • 16 Years Experience
With over 6 years as a DTP artist, graphic designer and multimedia designer, plus 16 years of teaching experience, Yavinesh brings extensive knowledge in Adobe, Autodesk and more. His expertise ensures a comprehensive learning experience, combining practical skills with creative insights.
“Easy to understand with very helpful instruction.” — Ts. Sensei Azrul
Reviews
What Our Participants Say
“Strong fundamentals and engaging teaching style.”
“Practical and easy to follow, with clear guidance.”
“Practical materials and good facilitation throughout.”
“Clear explanations with patient support.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, this is HRD Corp claimable training.
No, this is live trainer guided training.
Yes. Location: Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
It’s 3 days, 9am – 5pm.
RM 3,500.
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion.
Yes, discounts may be available for students. Please email us your details.
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