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Course Description

Develop your creative and technical skills while learning industry-standard design software.

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Course Outline


The following courses make up the SMU Graphic Design Certificate curriculum:

Introduction to Graphic Design
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Print Graphics with Photoshop
Graphic Design Certificate Capstone

 

Learner Outcomes


Program Completion Requirements
Complete and pass each class in order to receive a verified credential. Your digital credentials showcase what you’ve accomplished. Your badge will contain information describing your credential and will allow you to easily share your achievement to LinkedIn and other platforms.

Prerequisites


Enrollment in the SMU CAPE Graphic Design Certificate program requires a four-year undergraduate degree or four years of related professional work experience.

All students also should have foundational technical skills.

Recommendations


Next Steps

  1. Talk one-on-one with an advisor to answer your specific questions;
    call 214-768-5581 or email smupro@smu.edu.
  2. Complete and submit the pre-enrollment form online. 
  3. Finalize your registration and payment.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Application

Name
Graphic Design Certificate Program
Instructions

START HERE
Complete a short online form before you register

Please click "Apply Now" to begin your pre-enrollment form.

You will be required to log in or create an account if you do not already have one.

If you need any further assistance, contact SMU CAPE at 214-768-2273.


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Graphic Design Certificate Program - September 2025
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Sep 04, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025 to Sep 25, 2025
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Oct 09, 2025 to Oct 23, 2025
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Nov 06, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025
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Jan 08, 2026 to Feb 05, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026 to Mar 19, 2026
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Apr 02, 2026 to Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
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129.0
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Graphic Design Certificate Program - March 2026
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7:30PM to 8:30PM
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Mar 26, 2026
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Online
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Apr 02, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
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Online
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Apr 30, 2026 to May 14, 2026
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May 28, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026
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Jul 09, 2026 to Aug 06, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026
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Oct 01, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026
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6:30PM to 9:30PM
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Oct 29, 2026
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129.0
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Early Registration Rate non-credit $2,749.00 Click here to get more information
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