ACE Training

Adobe Illustrator CC Essential Skills

AdobeFoundationIllustrator-Essentials
●In-class & Virtual
◆Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland, Virtual Training, Wellington
$From $545 + GST
■9 upcoming dates

Overview

This specialised course is a must for those wanting to create and design graphics from concept to print production. Lays the groundwork to develop skills in graphic design and is an introduction to some of the special effects possible.

Who should attend

People wanting to create and design graphics from concept to print production and get familiar with Adobe illustrator CC.

Prerequisites

  • Attendees must be conversant with graphics applications, especially Adobe products.
  • A Creative Cloud log-in will be required

What you'll learn

At the end of this course you will be familiar with this industry standard vector graphics application and be able to use it's tools to create the graphics you need.

Course content

This course will cover:

  • The Illustrator Window
  • Artboards
  • Selecting objects
  • Working with shapes
  • Drawing Tools
  • The Shape Builder
  • Working with Colours
  • Text
  • Layers
  • Symbols
  • Graphics
  • Intro to generating graphics using AI
  • The Image Tracing tool
  • Printing and Exporting

Common questions

When does Adobe Illustrator CC Essential Skills next run?

The next date is Mon, 14 Sept 2026, and there are 8 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Christchurch, ACE Training Hamilton, ACE Training Auckland, live online. Every date and its format is listed on this page.

How much does Adobe Illustrator CC Essential Skills cost?

From $545 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.

Do I need any prior experience?

Attendees must be conversant with graphics applications, especially Adobe products. A Creative Cloud log-in will be required

Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?

Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.

Can you run this course for my team?

Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code Illustrator-Essentials when you enquire.