For bookings from established businesses, we do not require payment at the point of booking.
We will send you an invoice which you can submit to your accounts payable system.
Purchase Orders
If your employer uses a purchase order (P.O.) system to manage supplier invoices that is no problem.
If you already have a P.O. number when booking add it to the PO number box on the booking form, and we will include it on your invoice.
If you need an invoice to generate a P.O. number in your accounts system, please book the course as normal and add a note in the PO number box – to be provided
We will send you an invoice (without a P.O.) which you can use to generate a P.O..
We will then re-issue your invoice with your P.O. included when you provide us with it
PAYMENT METHODS:
You are not able to pay directly online at the time of booking, we issue an invoice for all bookings.
We accept payment either via direct bank transfer or card
Our invoices contain our bank details if you would like to pay by bank transfer and there is also information on how to pay by card.
Please note, if you are using a business card there is a surcharge of 2% to cover the payment processing charges.
Our Adobe trainers will quickly get you using Illustrator confidently and share lots of tricks of the trade that they’ve learned over the years.
By the time you finish, you’ll be comfortable using a wide range of Illustrator’s tools.
✔ A complete beginners’ course that covers all of the basics. ✔ Plenty of one-to-one attention and time to ask questions. ✔ Friendly certified trainers, small groups and a comfortable place to learn.
What Will I Learn?
This course is the quickest way to become a fast, confident Illustrator user.
With plenty of practice to consolidate what you learn, you’ll be up to speed in no time. The content of this training is in line with the Adobe Certified Expert exam.
You’ll learn how to:
Save time by using adjustable strokes, Image Trace and LivePaint.
Create stunning images and effects using layers, gradients and transparency.
Precisely create the effect that you want on any text or shape.
Want to see one of our trainers give a taster on what you’ll cover?
The Trainer
One of our regular trainers for this course is Paul. He has been training people to use layout and graphic design packages for over 30 years.
He started his career working as a graphic designer. Then in 1989 he was asked to help train people use Aldus Pagemaker and CorelDraw and the rest is history.
He has focused on training Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator for the last 15 years.
Using the pathfinder palette to create compound shapes
Grouping shapes
Rotating shapes
Adjusting stacking order
Exporting illustrations in different file formats
Adding Metadata to Illustrator files
Mixing swatches using the swatch palette
Saving Swatch Libraries
Loading swatch Libraries e.g. pantones, tricolour, Custom.
Adding swatches from a spot colour library
Applying colour to Illustrations
Exploring the colour palette
Storing colours
Creating and using spot colours
Applying colour to strokes and Fills
Modifying Stroke items
Aligning Stroke options
Using the Eyedropper tool
Drawing Paths
Locking and Unlocking Items
Using the pen tool to create paths
Using the Pencil and smooth tools
Creating Complex paths
Selecting and editing paths
Understanding Anchor Points
Editing Anchor Points
Cutting paths using the knife and Scissors
Creating text
Importing Text
Altering text
Using the area type tool
Creating type on a path
Position type on a path
Converting text to outlines
Creating a new layer
Adjusting the layer stacking order
Hiding and locking layers
Organising layer contents
Creating duplicate layers
Working with gradients
Creating a basic gradient
Adjusting gradients
Using transparencies
Preparing a document for print
Understanding print settings
Creating an exportable file
Am I Ready For This Course?
This is a beginners’ course. You don’t need previous experience with Illustrator to attend it.
So long as you have a reasonable understanding of Windows, and the ability to work with multiple windows, navigate the desktop and an understanding of computer file storage (i.e. drives, files and folders) you’ll be absolutely fine.
On The Day
We provide everything you’ll need for a busy 2 days of Illustrator training.
Our courses run from 9.30 am to roughly 4.30 pm with refreshments throughout the day and a break for lunch.
We offer a relaxed, fun learning environment and comfortable, fully air-conditioned facilities. We also have some of the nicest instructors on the planet!
Also, you’ll receive:
✔ A full-colour manual which covers everything in the course. ✔ Your course exercises so that you can practice at home. ✔ A Certificate of Attendance.
Online Training Requirements
To attend this Adobe Illustrator course online, you will need:
✔ Illustrator on your Windows PC with a camera, speakers & microphone ✔ A stable internet connection capable of running Zoom ✔ To be a confident computer user and able to use Zoom
If you have access to a second screen, we would encourage you to use it as it improves the experience.