Graphic Design

Certificate of Completion | 11211

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With a focus on key graphic design applications - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign - the Graphic Design certificate program grounds you in the fundamentals of designing for print and media. Learn to create and manage digital assets, build your portfolio, and launch your work online and/or in print. You will explore design fundamentals, typography and preparation of files for print or web publishing. This program features industry-active instructors with up-to-date know-how who are passionate about design and teaching.

Additional Information

Students registered in these courses must have Adobe software installed. A monthly subscription can be purchased from Adobe's website. Students will need to register for the micro-credentials at least a week prior to the micro-credential start date.

Note: Students pursuing a Certificate of Completion in Graphic Design must successfully complete all four 10-week micro-credentials within a one-year period (4 semesters).

Curriculum

Quick-Look Availability Scheduler

Use the Quick-Look Availability Scheduler to see available courses in a calendar view and plan towards achieving your certificate.

Course Name	2026/2027 Academic Year										2027/2028 Academic Year
Compulsory	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
GDMC 001: Adobe Illustrator: Essential Skills
GDMC 002: Adobe InDesign: Essential Skills
GDMC 003: Adobe Photoshop: Essential Skills
GDMC 004: Typography: Essential Skills

Compulsory Courses

GDMC 001 Adobe Illustrator: Essential Skills

GDMC 002 Adobe InDesign: Essential Skills

Start Date: April 2026

GDMC 003 Adobe Photoshop: Essential Skills

Start Date: April 2026

GDMC 004 Typography: Essential Skills

These Micro-credentials are now OSAP Eligible!

Learners enrolled in an Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) approved micro-credential program can apply for financial assistance through OSAP for Micro-credentials. Eligible students must apply for funding for each course separately by following the step-by-step application process. Applications for OSAP for Micro-credential assistance cannot overlap with another micro-credential study period (funding for multiple courses cannot be applied for concurrently).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for funding through the OSAP for Micro-credentials courses, you must meet the criteria below as well as certain residency and income requirements specified on the OSAP website:

Registered in an OSAP-approved micro-credential
Must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP program
Previous OSAP loans must be in good standing (i.e., you have not defaulted on a student loan and/or you are not restricted from participating in financial aid programs)

Applying for OSAP Funding for Humber Micro-credential Courses

Confirm that the Humber micro-credential course you want to take is OSAP-approved.
Log in to your OSAP account. If this is your first time applying for OSAP, you may need to create an account.
Select and complete the micro-credential OSAP application. You can only be funded for one micro-credential at a time through OSAP.
The deadline to apply for OSAP is the last day of your micro-credential.
Scan, upload, and submit all required supporting documentation to your OSAP application.
Enrol in and pay for the micro-credential course you wish to take (if you have not already done so). Please note that funding is sent directly to the learner by the National Student Loans Centre for Micro-Credentials. Payment for the course must be made at the time of registration.
Once the course has started, we will confirm your enrolment and OSAP funds will be released to your bank account.

Note: A student cannot receive OSAP funding for a micro-credential study period if it overlaps with another one of their micro-credential study periods in which they are concurrently receiving micro-credential OSAP funding. Students can only receive micro-credential OSAP funding for one course at a time.

If you have any questions, please fill out the Humber Contact Form or call 416-675-3111 option 4. (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm excluding holidays).

If you have questions about repayment, please contact the National Student Loans Service Centre for OSAP Micro-credentials program at 1-888-869-2896.

Faculty Highlights

Jeremy Slaven

Alongside his 25+ years of experience in the Media, Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment and Music industries, Jeremy is also an award-winning and nationally exhibited photographer, serial entrepreneur, visual storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist - incredibly passionate about working with people to help cultivate their creativity, talent and imagination. Leveraging his extensive background in emergent technologies and graphic design, Jeremy has developed and instructed several Undergraduate and Continuing Education courses for a number of Canadian institutions, with curriculum focused on: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Portfolio Preparation + Pre-Press Fundamentals, Typography, Career Development, Web Design, as well as Generative AI. Highlights of his past collaborations include projects for: Much Music, Jaguar / Land Rover, Chrysler, Fiat, Freightliner, General Motors, War Child Canada, War Child UK, BMW / Mini UK, Microsoft, Pizza Pizza, CBC, Loréal, Universal Canada, Sotheby’s International, The Canadian Real Estate Association, Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network and The University of British Columbia.

Shedona Nash

Shedona Nash is a Graphic Designer from Brampton, ON. With over 10 years of visual design experience, Shedona has tackled everything from websites to illustrating children's books. After getting the experience of teaching art classes in her hometown, Shedona is excited to take on a new role as a CPL Instructor at the college she graduated from.