State support for eligible learners
National support is available to eligible learners - contact us and we will look at your situation together.
Beginner-friendly · online · taught in English
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Learn to create considered visuals, design systems and a complete brand project that belongs in a professional portfolio.
Programme overview
Volume125 academic hours: 36 hours of guided study and group work, and 89 hours of independent work
FormatOnline, taught in English, combining group work, mentor support and independent practice
PrerequisitesBasic computer skills, a stable internet connection, a webcam and a headset with a microphone. No previous design experience is required.
CertificateAn Ettevõtluskeskus certificate on reaching the learning outcomes; otherwise a confirmation of participation
What the programme gives you
- You apply the principles of colour theory, composition and visual hierarchy.
- You use typography and layout to create a clear visual message.
- You create design elements and a consistent visual identity.
- You bring the skills together into a complete brand project that belongs in a professional portfolio.
125 academic hours, 4 content blocks
01
Graphic design fundamentals: colour theory, composition and design principles.
02
Typography and layout in digital visual communication.
03
Design elements, icons and the visual identity system.
04
The brand project and a case description suitable for a portfolio.
Is this programme right for you?
Who this is for
This is a good fit if you want to start learning graphic design and have no previous professional experience in the field, or if you want to develop your visual communication skills systematically and produce practical work. You need basic computer skills, enough English to work with the course materials, a stable internet connection, a webcam and a headset with a microphone.
Who this is not for
This is not the right fit if you cannot take part in the online group work and mentor sessions, or if you are looking for a purely theoretical course without practical exercises.
Koolitajad ja mentorid
The learning combines online group work, mentor support and independent practice.
Price and support
Every route below explains how it works for this particular programme. Full overview: participation support (in Estonian).
Ordered by an employer
Design capability stays in-house as a team skill rather than a bought-in service.
As a private individual
The current terms are confirmed with your group. Ask us if you need a payment schedule.
Family agreement
A longer programme is a shared decision at home. A clear weekly rhythm and talking points to agree on. Planning, not persuading.
Family agreement →Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous design experience?
No. You need basic computer skills and a willingness to practise in a hands-on way.
What language does the programme run in?
This group runs in English. The same programme also runs in Estonian, in its own separate group.
How large is the programme?
The programme is 125 academic hours: 36 hours of guided study and group work, and 89 hours of independent work.
Is the programme online?
Yes. The learning combines online group work, mentor support and independent practice.
Do I get a certificate?
On reaching the learning outcomes you receive an Ettevõtluskeskus certificate; otherwise a confirmation of participation is issued.
What does the programme cost?
The current price and terms are shown in the registration form on this page, which reads them live from our learning platform.
When does the next group start?
The available dates are in the registration form on this page. Choosing one is not a commitment yet, it is how you tell us what works for you.
Check your fit before you decide
The available dates and the current terms are in the registration form, which reads them live from our learning platform.
Graphic Design and Visual CommunicationRegister
Registration openAvailable dates are in the registration form. Picking one is not a commitment yet, it is how you tell us what works for you
The available dates and the current terms are in the registration form, which reads them live from our learning platform.
What you leave with
A complete brand projectYou bring the skills learned on the programme together into one brand project that belongs in a professional portfolio.
A portfolio case descriptionThe project is written up as a case description you can show alongside the work itself.
See the groups and register
The available dates and the current terms are in the registration form, which reads them live from our learning platform.
Our team confirms the right programme, group price, any support you may be eligible for, and how to join.
Looking for a different direction?
If this programme is not quite your path: Data Analyst Career Accelerator · programmes taught in English · programmes by role.