Learn to plan, manage and deliver professional graphic design projects.
Duration
7 months
Location
Online
Next Program
September 5, 2024
Cost
Priority Rate: $2,999*
Standard Rate: $3,249
*Priority rate available until 2 weeks before start date.
*Payment plans are available for this program.
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Businesses turn to graphic designers to create and maintain their brand identity and to support their marketing and online presence. Learn to plan, manage and deliver professional graphic design projects.
SMU is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the United States by both Forbes magazine and U.S. News & World Report.
Average annual salary for visual designers in Texas.
Projected increase in employment.
Top job titles include visual designer, user experience (UX) designer, art director and interaction designer.
Graduate with your certificate in as little as seven months
Create a robust final project to serve as the foundation for your professional graphic design portfolio.
By earning your certification through SMU CAPE, you will be recognized across the country with a advanced portfolio of skills
Receive essential career coaching from our counselors
“The [program] focus is on the practical skills of learning the software. The instructors work in the field of graphic design and have insight into how to operate in the field. Everybody I have interacted with at SMU seems to have a genuine interest in seeing the students succeed.”
- Regina Maher
SMU Graphic Design Certificate Student
See what learning is all about at SMU CAPE — whether it's in the classroom or online — you'll receive world-class learning to help support your career goals.
SMU CAPE offers a wide range of degrees, certificates and short courses to help students advance in their careers or transition successfully to new ones. Whether you’re looking to boost your earning power or become an expert in your chosen field, SMU CAPE is a proven learning source that can help you get there.
Our professional and online programs and courses are rooted in the world-class reputation of SMU.
Distinguished faculty and highly experienced practitioners ensure students receive an education that’s meaningful and interactive, either on campus or online.
Professional students tap into SMU’s deep ties to industries based in Dallas’ thriving economy, throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Students with an SMU education are well prepared to impress, earn respect and succeed in their careers.
Experience how a certificate program from SMU could be a good fit for you.
