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Explore the vibrant world of artistic and commercial design in Chicago through a variety of classes, including graphic design, illustration, branding, and advertising, and uncover the power of visual communication.

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Adobe Animate CC: Banner Ads & Social Media Promotions

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Add motion to your banner ad, social media posts, web interface, games and more! Create responsive, interactive animations for desktop, iOS and Android Devices without any previous knowledge of code. Incorporate audio, Photoshop and Illustrator files into your animations to capture your audience’s attention with Adobe Animate CC. Working in Animate Why use Animate CC to create web animations and what file formats you need?...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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$1,597

3 sessions

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Adobe Design Basics

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

This class introduces you to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and is the fastest way for professionals to get up and running on Creative Cloud. Pre-requisites: Solid computer skills, Mac or PC Understanding the Creative Cloud: Understand how the subscription-based service for Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign works. Which programs should be used for which tasks. Strengths and weaknesses for each application, print and web publishing....

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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$699

2 sessions

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Introduction to User Experience (1 Day)

UX 4Sight @ 2200 E Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Discover the essential skills and strategies for becoming a UX evangelist and creating a seamless user experience within your organization with this comprehensive training from UX 4Sight.

Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$498
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Web and Application UX Research (2 Days)

UX 4Sight @ 2200 E Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

Master effective user experience research methods and gain hands-on experience with user exercises in this comprehensive course. Dive into a step-by-step approach to usability testing and learn how to create a research plan, conduct studies, analyze results, and make effective UX design recommendations.

Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$996

2 sessions

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Logo Design in Adobe Illustrator

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn the workflow of leveraging Illustrator pallets, tools, guides and file formats to produce quality art that can be deployed in numerous sizes, types and applications. Takeaways: How to find inspiration, import traceables, organize layers structure and save for legacy use.  The tools to make perfect shapes, custom shapes and point adjustments.  How to save for web and devices.  Bonus: How to use your logo as an alpha channel...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Introduction to User Experience Design (UX)

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

As technology changes and more media outlets compete for customers’ time, providing an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping users. This class aims to demystify user experience by giving a practical and simple introduction to what UX is while also explaining some of its core concepts of usability. This is a field that affects all areas of business—prepare to dip your toes into an ocean of new concepts and ideas that...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Adobe Captivate 9.0 Introduction

ONLC Training Centers @ 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL

"Adobe Captivate 9 Introduction" teaches the core Adobe Captivate skills needed to create interactive eLearning and mLearning content. You will learn how to create a soft-skills lesson from scratch. You’ll learn to record and produce software demonstrations, and interactive training simulations. By the time you finish working through this course, you'll know how to control the mouse pointer and add such standard objects as text captions, images,...

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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$750

2 sessions

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Digitize Hand Lettering in Adobe Illustrator

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

In this fun beginner-level workshop, learn how to use tools in Adobe Illustrator to digitize your lettering designs so that you can publish them on a blog, create an engaging social media post, or use them in a print project. You’ll be given step-by-step instruction on how to hand letter a simple phrase, live trace into a vector shape, and add texture and color, and export a beautiful, unique design ready for publishing on the web. Takeaways...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

UX Design 101

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Discover how design shapes our online experiences. Step into the world of user experience design with General Assembly. During our introductory workshop, explore the decision-making process that dictates how users interact with digital products and see why businesses of all stripes have put out the call for UX talent. Plus: Learn what the world of UX design encompasses and why it matters. Touch on fundamental tools and techniques used by professional...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Adobe Animate Core Skills: Level 2

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

This class includes a thorough review of the Animate interface including how to use tools and panels, and how to customize and save workspaces. You will also gain an understanding of authoring and output file types. After completing this course you will know how to use the Library Panel and the Timeline, how to edit properties, preview movies, modify animated content, and set up properties for the stage. You will learn how to create shapes and...

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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$1,195

3 sessions

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Adobe Dreamweaver Core Skills: Level 1

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

This class includes a thorough review of the Dreamweaver interface including how to use Design, Code and Live Code views. You will learn to create and edit basic pages in Design and Code views. You will then learn to integrate page elements, including images and links, and how to apply properties including font types, styles and color. Lessons include an overview of the basics of HTML, which is the markup language used to structure all web pages...

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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$795

2 sessions

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Adobe Acrobat DC Introduction

ONLC Training Centers @ 200 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL

Learn how to effectively communicate ideas and information across a wide variety of electronic devices with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. This course will teach you how to create and work with PDF documents, ensuring the integrity of your electronic files regardless of the platform or operating system. Perfect for individuals new to Adobe Acrobat Pro, this course will give you the confidence to create and share professional PDF files.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$795

2 sessions

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Web Development Immersive

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

This is a full-time career accelerator course. Learn the skills to become an entry-level web developer and the resources to get a job in this intensive program. What You'll Learn: We teach the skills you need to kickstart your career as a developer and a lifelong learner. From programming fundamentals to launching full-stack web apps, you'll learn to solve problems with code while applying industry best practices in a collaborative environment....

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$13,950

60 sessions

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Adobe Photoshop CC Advanced - Web and Video

NetCom Learning

Photoshop CC Advanced - Web and Video course provides a thorough overview for experienced users who wish to further their effectiveness on Photoshop. This class is aimed at the Photoshop professional who needs to enhance their knowledge to work with web and video images more effectively. Course Objectives Understanding How Digital Images Work Adobe Bridge Advanced Compositing HDR Setting up a 2.5D Effect for Animated Photos Editing Video...

(16) Advanced 16 and older
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Adobe Photoshop CC Advanced: Print and Photography

NetCom Learning

Photoshop CC Advanced: Print and Photography course provides a thorough overview for experienced users who wish to further their effectiveness on Photoshop CC. The course trains photographers and designers how to catalogue their work as well as how to enhance their photographs. Course Objectives What's New in CC Understanding How Digital Images Work Adobe Bridge Camera RAW Advanced Compositing HDR Correcting Images Smart Objects Vanishing...

(16) Advanced 16 and older
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Code in One Day: HTML & CSS Bootcamp

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

HTML and CSS are the fundamental building blocks of the web. Whether you're a beginner who wants to get started in web development, a designer looking to hand-code their concepts, or a marketer who wants a little more control over their CMS, you'll need to know HTML and CSS to get the job done. This one day workshop is the quickest way to get started building websites. You will dive head first into HTML and CSS, skill up with live coding exercises,...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Web Development Level 1: HTML5 & CSS Fundamentals

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

Web Development Level 1 Building Websites with HTML5 and CSS3 This course is aimed at students new to Web development. You will learn to construct web pages by hand coding HTML and then applying Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control the layout and appearance. Live face-to-face instructor. No minimum class size - all classes guaranteed to run! The course consists of a series of Real World projects, which will give you the confidence to start...

(158) Beginner 14 and older
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$1,195

3 sessions

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Web Development Level 2 - CSS Advanced

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

In this training you will learn how to use CSS for more complex page layouts.   You will gain a deeper understanding of how block and inline elements work. Master the positioning of elements (relative, absolute, fixed) and target elements with advanced CSS selectors. Learn about newer CSS3 transitions, transforms, and animations as well as create parallax scrolling effects using only CSS. Prerequisite:  Students should have completed...

(158) Advanced 14 and older
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$1,495

3 sessions

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2-Day Coding Bootcamp

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Interested in transitioning into a career in web development, software engineering and web design? Thinking about enrolling in our Immersive Bootcamp? Want to start your own business and build a dynamic site to showcase your brand? Stop wasting another minute on lengthy online video training and get hands-on, 1:1 veteran instructor led training with this 2-day prep. This bootcamp prep will cover web development fundamentals and an introduction...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$375

2 sessions

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Web Design Specialist Program

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Master the essentials of web design with comprehensive training in HTML, CSS, WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Microsoft SharePoint, and digital marketing strategies. Enhance your skills in a supportive classroom environment or participate remotely from the comfort of your home.

(21) All levels 18 and older
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