Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Building Computer Skills to Enable Success
Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced
What Your Team Will Learn
Ready to take your team’s Illustrator skills to the next level? Welcome to our “Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced” course, where your staff’s vector graphics will leap from “pretty good” to “absolutely stunning”! If your team has been using Illustrator but feels they’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible, or if they’ve ever wondered how those amazing designers create mind-bending effects and patterns, this is their chance to find out!
In this day of creative exploration, we’ll dive into Illustrator’s power tools, libraries that boost team workflows, and brushes that make artwork come alive!
Whether it’s puzzling over clipping masks or getting curious about image tracing, your group will unlock these advanced techniques together. Think of it as upgrading from regular pencils to magical ones that can create anything the team imagines. Get ready to be amazed at what your staff will produce after this course!
What You'll Get With This Course
Live Instructor-Led Training
Highly experienced and approachable trainers
Comprehensive Materials
eCertificate of Completion
Proudly recognise your achievement
Lifetime Support
Expert help, always within reach
Participants will take their vector artwork to a professional level using advanced effects, complex paths, and time-saving techniques.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
CPD Hours: 6hrs
Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced Course Content
Creative Cloud Libraries
- Understanding Libraries Panel
- Creating & Naming Libraries
- Adding Elements to a Library
- Sorting & Grouping Libraries
- Using a Library in Multiple Documents
The Transform Tools
- Scaling, Rotating, Reflecting & Shearing Objects
- Changing Object Perspectives
- The Distortion Tools
- Distorting Objects
Creating Patterns
- Different Types of Patterns
- Creating & Applying Pattern
- Scaling & Moving Patterns
- Editing a Pattern
Brushes and Symbols
- The Brushes Panel
- Understanding Brush Libraries
- Applying Brush Stroke to a Path
- Creating Different Brushes
- Using the Eraser Tool
Creating Complex Shapes
- Understanding Pathfinder
- Creating & Modifying Compound Shapes
- Cutting and Dividing Objects
Using Effects
- Understanding & Using Effects
- Understanding 3D Effects
- Understanding the Appearance Panel
Graphics & Clipping Masks
- Placing imported graphics
- Linked vs embedded images
- Understanding Clipping Masks
- Creating a Clipping Mask
Tracing Images
- The Image Trace Panel
- Using Image Trace
- Expanding Paths in a Traced Image
Live Paint
- Creating LivePaint Groups
- Painting LivePaint Objects
- Detecting Gaps
- Modifying LivePaint Groups
*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.
Want to run this course for your staff?
Standard course ready to go — customisation available if your team needs it.
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FAQ's
Where can this Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced training be delivered?
We can deliver Intermediate/Advanced Illustrator training in person at your office, online with a live trainer, or in a hybrid format. Each option ensures participants get interactive learning and personal guidance.
How many staff can attend an Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced training session?
Medium-sized groups are ideal at this level, so participants can explore complex features without feeling rushed. We’ll recommend a group size to ensure maximum engagement, but we can adjust to suit your team.
Can we schedule the Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced training at a time that suits us?
Yes, you can book the course at a time that aligns with your business needs. A full-day format works well for deep learning, while shorter sessions spread over several dates can also be arranged.
What will my team be able to do after the Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced course?
By the end of this course, staff will be able to use more advanced tools such as custom brushes, complex paths, and gradient meshes. They’ll also learn best practices for preparing artwork for print and digital use. These skills help staff move beyond the basics to produce high-quality, professional designs.
Do participants need any prior knowledge of Adobe Illustrator?
Yes, learners should already be comfortable with Illustrator’s core tools, such as working with shapes, colours, and text. This ensures they can progress to more advanced techniques without feeling overwhelmed.
Can the Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced training content be customised to our needs?
Yes, the course can be tailored to focus on the types of projects your organisation creates. Whether that’s detailed illustrations, marketing graphics, or branded artwork, we’ll adapt the exercises to your context.
Will staff receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, each participant receives a certificate when they complete the course. This provides formal recognition of their skills and progress.
Do you provide support after the Adobe Illustrator Intermediate/Advanced training?
Yes, lifetime support is part of the training package. Staff can contact us later if they need help with Intermediate/Advanced Illustrator features.
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Prior Knowledge
Our Intermediate/Advanced Illustrator course is for regular users of Adobe Illustrator who want to broaden their knowledge and develop a structured approach to learning more advanced features. Participants should be confident with the essential tools and features of Illustrator.
Required Software
You will need Adobe Illustrator (part of Adobe Creative Cloud) installed on your computer to participate in this course. Please ensure you have the latest version installed through your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Course Materials
All exercise files needed for the course will be provided. In some cases, you may receive them by email prior to the training so you can download them in advance. Otherwise, everything will be supplied during the session, and no preparation is required.
Note About Different Versions
While this course primarily uses the latest version of Adobe Illustrator, the core principles and skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience and access to all features covered in the course, we recommend using the latest version available through Creative Cloud.
Brendon Farrell
Co-Founder / Facilitator
From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.
As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.
Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.