The 2024 Graphic Design for Beginners Bundle
What's Included
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Graphic Design Business Basics
- Experience level required: All levels
- Access 23 lectures & 2 hours of content 24/7
- Length of time users can access this course: Lifetime
Course Curriculum
23 Lessons (2h)
Your First Program
Module 1: Introduction
1.1. Meet Tom Graphic designer, entrepreneur, and YouTuber & Course overview3:111.2. Understanding the value of your skills and how to sell them3:371.3. Four top tips for developing your skills over your career3:031.4. Financial awareness What you need to know before you get started1:37Module 2: How to Build Your Business Plan
2.1. What is a business plan4:532.2. Critical mistakes early on and how to avoid them5:432.3. The importance of setting realistic business goals2:352.4. How to create goals to ensure success2:372.5. The psychology of goals - how to make them work for you1:35Module 3: How to Build Your Brand
3.1. How to create a comprehensive brand identity4:463.2. The legalities of building a brand3:113.3. Should you use social media or a privately owned website-3:173.4. What your website needs to succeed6:103.5. Refining your content to gain, and keep, clients2:41Module 4: Marketing Yourself Like a Professional
4.1. Why is marketing so important2:064.2. Paid vs free marketing- Which should you use4:394.3. Unleashing the power of social media5:454.4. Choosing the right social media artwork2:454.5. Are business cards obsolete these days2:28Module 5: Working With Clients
5.1. A complete guide to business etiquette4:315.2. What documents do you need for your graphic design business5:115.3. Dealing with rejection, and learning from it4:015.4. Gaining repeat clients4:20
Graphic Design Business Basics
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Description
Start Your Own Graphic Design Business and Lead It to Success
Transform your graphic design talents into your very own business. Build your brand, find clients, and get the practical skills you need to grow your venture from the ground up. Graphic designer, content creator, and entrepreneur Tom Cargill will guide you in this video course through how to start your own graphic design business and lead it to success.
What you'll learn
- Access 23 lectures & 2 hours of content 24/7
- Create a graphic design business plan, build your brand’s identity & set realistic goals
- Establish your brand, get copyright advice, website tips & ways to refine your content
- Sell your skills using both free & paid advertising content
- Market yourself by unleashing the power of social media
- Find and land clients & then keep them coming back for more
Who is this course for
- People interested in starting a graphic design business
- Anyone looking to become a freelance graphic designer but isn’t sure where to start
- All graphic design business owners and freelance designers who need help boosting their brand
- All entrepreneurs looking for new business ventures
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you will receive a certificate of completion, to recognize your achievement. You can immediately download your PDF course certificate from IOA.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (https://icoes.org/). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Specs
Important Details
- Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
- Access options: desktop & mobile
- Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
- Experience level required: all levels
- Certificate of Completion ONLY
- Updates included
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Closed captioning is NOT available
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- Latest version of any modern browser
- International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
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