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Video and Graphic Design

Video and Graphic Design: Build Creative Skills That Launch Careers 

Video and Graphic Design are everywhere—from social media content to commercials, websites, branding, and entertainment. Learning Video and Graphic Design skills gives you the power to tell stories, influence ideas, and visually bring concepts to life. Whether you’re just out of high school or ready to upgrade your career path, creative design is a high-demand field with endless possibilities. 

At Learning Academy, with courseware powered by LearnKey, you can explore and turn your passion into a profession. With online courses, project-based learning, certifications, and career placement services, we make it easy to gain real-world video, graphic, and motion design skills. 

What Is Video and Graphic Design? 

Video and Graphic Design combine visual storytelling and digital creativity. You’ll learn to design logos, build brand assets, edit video content, and create motion graphics that capture attention. Every designer and video editor plays a vital role in how a message is seen and remembered, from printed materials to digital campaigns. 

If you enjoy visual creativity, digital tools, and shaping ideas into visuals, mastering video and graphic design skills can lead to exciting jobs in media, advertising, marketing, film, and more. Couple that with the growing interest in AI agents, and video and graphic design are at the forefront of implementing that technology.  

Why Learn These Creative Skills? 

Learning video and graphic tools is no longer just for professionals—for anyone wanting to stand out. The job market increasingly favors individuals with visual communication skills. Whether you’re creating YouTube videos, building graphics for an app, or designing visuals for a brand, employers and clients value creative thinking and design mastery. 

For those with a high school diploma, just starting Video and Graphic Design training can turn your passion into a job. For those already working, learning these skills can lead to better roles, freelance income, or a creative side hustle. 

Who Should Take These Courses? 

A career in video & graphic design is perfect for: 

  • High school graduates interested in digital creativity
     
  • Artists or hobbyists ready to turn talent into a career
     
  • Professionals wanting to upskill or shift into a design-focused role
     
  • Career changers looking for a flexible, creative job path
     
  • Individuals passionate about storytelling, branding, or digital content
     

Whether you want to become a graphic designer, video editor, or digital artist, starting with foundational skills is the key. 

Learn Online with Flexibility and Support 

Learning Academy offers flexible online courses for Video and Graphic Design learners. No prior experience is needed. Courses are built for beginners and intermediate students who want to grow their talents and prepare for a job or certification. 

With on-demand lessons, instructor feedback, and hands-on projects, you’ll build your design skills while learning to work as a professional creative. Remember, LearnKey has been utilizing video graphics & design skills for years, creating video-based learning courseware.  

What You’ll Learn 

In your Video and Graphic Design courses, you’ll gain job-ready skills that apply to many industries. Topics include: 

  • Principles of graphic design and layout
     
  • Color theory, typography, and branding
     
  • Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
     
  • Video editing techniques and production planning
     
  • Motion graphics and animation basics
     
  • Creating visual content for social media and the web
     
  • Building a professional design portfolio
     

You’ll also gain valuable training in related specialties, such as: 

  • Graphic Design – Visual storytelling through still images, logos, posters, and branding
     
  • Video Production – Planning, shooting, and editing high-quality videos
     
  • Web Design – Creating user-friendly layouts and visuals for websites
     
  • Inventor Computer Aided Design – Learning technical design for product development
     
  • Revit Computer Aided Design – Designing for architecture and building planning
     

These additional tools help you expand your options and explore various creative career paths. 

Certification and Career Placement Support 

Once you complete your course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion—and Learning Academy goes further by helping you pursue industry-recognized certifications in video and graphic design software. 

We also provide complete career placement resources/services, including: 

  • Resume and portfolio guidance
     
  • Interview coaching
     
  • Job opportunity referrals
     
  • Help identify freelance and remote design work
     
  • Ongoing mentorship to support your growth
     

Our team is committed to helping you use your skills to land real creative roles in today’s market. 

Build More Than Just Creative Skills 

Success as a designer or video editor also requires life and work readiness. That’s why we include life skills training in every course. You’ll build soft skills like: 

  • Time management and meeting deadlines
     
  • Communication and teamwork
     
  • Confidence and self-promotion
     
  • Creativity under pressure
     
  • Career planning and goal setting
     

This combination of technical and personal development prepares you for a prosperous, sustainable future in creative work. 

Career Opportunities in Design and Video 

After completing your training in Video and Graphic Design, you’ll be prepared for roles such as: 

  • Graphic Designer
     
  • Video Editor
     
  • Content Creator
     
  • Motion Graphics Artist
     
  • Social Media Designer
     
  • Brand Designer
     
  • Digital Illustrator
     
  • Web Designer
     

These jobs exist in marketing departments, media companies, ad agencies, startups, nonprofits, and even as freelance gigs. Many offer remote flexibility, creative freedom, and project-based work you can grow with over time. 

Your Creative Career Starts Here 

Video and Graphic Design opens the door to creative freedom, job flexibility, and professional opportunity. Whether you want to work for a company, start your own freelance business, or create content for your brand, the right skills will get you there. 

Note: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2% increase in demand for graphic designers between 2023 and 2033, and digital designers are expected to see a higher growth rate of 7.9% in the same timeframe. 

Learning Academy helps you build those video and graphic skills—step by step. With flexible online courses, real-world projects, certifications, and career placement support, you’ll be ready to stand out in the creative job market. 

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LearnKey offers career-ready training to prepare you for roles in IT support, cybersecurity, networking, software development, graphic design, and more. Each pathway is mapped to industry-recognized certifications such as: CompTIA A+ for help desk and support roles, Network+ for networking professionals, Security+ for entry-level cybersecurity, and Adobe Certi􀃘ed Associate for creative fields.

Another way to look at it is:

  • Information Technology (IT) – Industry-standard certifications for network administration, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more
  • Adobe Creative Suite – Professional certifications for graphic design, web development, and digital media creation
  • Autodesk – CAD and design certifications for engineering, architecture, and manufacturing professionals
  • Intuit – QuickBooks and accounting software certifications for financial professionals
  • Medical Billing and Coding – Healthcare industry certifications for medical administrative careers
  • Paralegal – Legal profession certifications for law office support roles
  • Specialized additional certifications across various industries

Our courses don’t just teach software – they prepare you for certifications that boost your salary, advance your career, and make you stand out to employers. Each course includes exam prep materials and is designed by industry experts who know what certification bodies are looking for.

Each course is carefully mapped to specific certification exams and includes exam preparation materials, practice tests, and often exam vouchers to ensure your success.

If you just purchase one course online, you can access it within minutes.

If you want to enroll in one of our pathways with multiple courses and get certified, call 800-865-0165 or email enrollments@learnkey.com  for a no-obligation conversation with a U.S.-Based Enrollment Specialist.

Call 800-865-0165 or email enrollments@learnkey.com for a no-obligation conversation. A dedicated U.S.-based Enrollment Specialist will respond within one business day with course options, pricing tiers, and any available discounts so that you can confidently plan your path forward.

Hardware: A modern PC or Mac with at least 8 GB RAM, dual-core CPU, and a broadband internet connection.

Software: Many courses use free trial versions of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (7-day trial), or CompTIA CertMaster labs accessed via browser. We provide detailed setup guides before each lab module.

Yes! All LearnKey courses are self-paced and open-enrollment—start immediately after purchase. You’ll have twelve (12) months of unlimited access.

Additionally, to enroll in one of our pathways with multiple courses, you must speak with an Enrollment Specialist at 800-865-0165 before enrolling.

Not currently. We continue to explore payment options, therefore, please check back periodically.

Learners taking one course get access to the course and online support. If you are taking one of our pathways with multiple courses, test-prep, and certification exams, you have access to:

Instructor access through Q&A: Post questions directly to our senior instructors and get personalized responses within 24 hours.

Student Services Representative: After enrolling through an enrollment specialist, you will be assigned a student services representative (SSR) to assist you on your journey with LearnKey.

Live Coaching Sessions: Optional weekly webinars where you can ask questions in real time.

Study Groups: Join peer study groups in our online community to collaborate on labs and quizzes.

Technical Help Desk: Our support team is available if you encounter platform issues, such as playback errors, 􀃘le downloads, or SCORM compatibility.

Most of our entry-level IT courses (A+, Network+, Security+) assume no formal background—just basic comfort with computer use—creative courses (Adobe, video editing). Think you know your way around Windows or macOS, but we start each tool from the ground up.

If you’re entirely new, we recommend taking our free “IT Knowledge Survey” to gauge your current skillset and or speak with an enrollment specialist at 800-865-0165 or email enrollments@learnkey.com

Most LearnKey certification prep courses consist of 10 to 30 hours of on-demand video, broken into bite-size modules (3-5 minutes) you can watch when convenient.

For example:

CompTIA A+ prep: ~25 hours

Network+ prep: ~20 hours

Adobe Illustrator prep: ~12 hours

If you dedicate 1–2 hours daily, you can finish in 2–4 weeks. You’ll also have 24/7 access for six months to revisit any module until exam day.

Yes, our courses are mapped to globally recognized industry certifications, including but not limited to Microsoft, Azure, CISCO, CompTIA, Autodesk, Adobe, Intuit, EC Council, Certiport ITS, Allied Health, and more.

No. Payment is due before your course and course materials can be issued.

No. We recommend Windows 10 or 11, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Twelve (12) Months, as most content, such as practice exams and labs, expires after a year.

No. You can test in a center, or there is an option via online proctoring.

Our tutoring/group study sessions are included in our pathway programs. This sets LearnKey apart from other learning institutions, as most outside help is at your cost, whereas ours is included.

The textbooks you order are included in the cost of your program. They are yours to keep; you can highlight them, take notes, or do whatever helps you retain the information.

You should review the test prep several times and score well (i.e., 90% or better) on the practice exams. Once you have done that and feel confident, you should schedule your exam.

Quick online courses can boost your skills, making you more competitive for new jobs or raises. They provide practical knowledge for immediate career advancement.