Name: Adobe Illustrator Core Skills
Brand: Adobe
SKU: AILCS
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Adobe Illustrator Core Skills (2-day) course builds on introductory knowledge to develop confident, professional vector-design workflows. Delivered live online or at our London training centre, this course provides the time and structure needed to work more deeply with Illustrator’s drawing, layout, and typography tools.

You will develop greater control when creating and editing vector artwork, working extensively with the Pen Tool, paths, shapes, colours, gradients, layers, and type. The course focuses on producing clean, scalable graphics such as logos, icons, illustrations, and print-ready artwork, while reinforcing best practice for file setup and output. By the end of the course, you will be able to work more efficiently and with greater accuracy on real-world Illustrator projects.

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Flexible delivery options

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Illustrator Workspace
Understand the interface, tools, panels, and navigation to work efficiently.

Vector Graphics Basics
Learn how vector graphics work and how they differ from raster images.

Creating Documents
Set up documents using correct sizes, colour modes, and artboards.

Drawing Shapes and Paths
Create basic shapes and paths using drawing tools and simple path editing.

Working with Objects
Select, transform, align, and modify objects accurately.

Colour Basics
Apply fills, strokes, and swatches to control colour consistently.

Text Basics
Add and format basic text elements within Illustrator artwork.

Export and Output
Export artwork for web, social media, and basic print use.

Advanced Vector Construction
Build on core Illustrator skills to create, refine, and manage vector artwork using professional workflows.

Advanced Drawing and Path Editing
Refine paths using advanced drawing and editing techniques.

Working with Artboards
Manage multiple artboards for multi-format designs.

Layers and Organisation
Organise complex artwork using layers and sublayers.

Colour and Gradients
Use gradients, colour groups, and swatches effectively.

Typography Control
Control text alignment, spacing, and layout.

Clipping Masks and Transparency
Control visibility and opacity using masks and transparency.

Output and Optimisation
Prepare vector artwork reliably for print and digital delivery.

Outcomes

Create accurate, well-structured vector artwork

Edit and refine paths with confidence

Manage multi-artboard documents

Organise artwork using layers effectively

Apply colour and gradients consistently

Control typography within vector designs

Use masks and transparency appropriately

Produce reliable outputs for multiple uses

Requirements

This course is suitable for beginners and learners with limited Illustrator experience. No prior knowledge is required beyond basic PC or Mac skills.

If you want a complete pathway covering more advanced workflows and professional outputs, choose Adobe Illustrator Complete (3-day). For company-specific assets, branding workflows, or tailored outcomes, we also offer private and one-to-one Illustrator training.

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Small Class Sizes

Maximum 6 students

Completion Certificate

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Flexible Booking

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Booking

Places can be booked online. Individuals may pay at checkout by card. Companies and organisations can select the invoice option at checkout to pay later by bank transfer or card. Group bookings, private team training, and consultancy-led bespoke programmes are all available on request.

Contact

If you have any questions about our Adobe Illustrator Core Skills course please send us a message using our contact page and we will reply to you as soon as possible – or call us on 0203 3974567.

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What Our Learners Say

Real stories from the people we’ve trained

Excellent refresher course for any designer.
Excellent refresher course for any designer. The tutor was a very knowledgeable teacher and I learnt some great new tips. I would definitely recommend this course to other designers. A worthwhile course.
Georgia B.
AllSaints
100% recommend this course…
This course has really helped me understand about the short cuts of the programme, which will help me save time when creating artwork.

100% recommend this course to anyone who needs to get some confidence with illustrator.
Sophie L.
Mizuno
Brilliant course.
Brilliant course. Logo design with arcing fonts – I will put this into practice.
Michael G.
NBC Universal
Another great course with Platform.
Another great course with Platform – would highly recommend. Good content, good pace of work, fun and interesting.
Glyn W.
Belong Communications
Tutor was really helpful.
Course was great, Tutor was really helpful and I learned a lot. Thanks!
Jenni D.
The Limelight Group
Fantastic Experience.
Fantastic Experience. The course was a clear easy to follow guide through a tricky system.

The course instructor helped us through different concepts and tools and was always on hand to help when needed.
Harry N.
Exquisite Gaming
Informative and useful course.
This has been a very informative and useful course, providing an in-depth instruction on many aspects of illustrator, including drawing, layers, patterns and much more.

A very friendly and helpful instructor, providing insight and answers to many questions.
Jonathan B.
University of Westminster
A great day overall.
A great day overall. As a company we have studied with you before and have had great feedback.
Vania L.
Benefit Cosmetics
Very good tutorial and exercise…
Great! Thank you! Very good tutorial and exercise/project at the end to practice the lessons of the day.
Sanusha B.
The Roberto Group
Extremely useful & would recommend.
Shape building & clipping masks were particularly interesting. I found the course to be extremely useful & would recommend.
Dan N.
Golin
Will recommend course.
Found the Pathfinder Tool very useful. Will recommend course.
Victoria S.
British Library
Went through topics relevant for our job.
Great introduction. The trainer was clearly prepared and went through topics relevant for our job, but he’s also been very patient to answer and explain any further question we had during the week. Thanks.
Manuel S.
Michael Kors