Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator Training:
Fast Track Gold

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced Levels

Become an Adobe Illustrator expert in this eight-day intensive course. Learn everything from core vector design to 3D effects and automation. Build professional artwork through hands-on projects and master Illustrator for creative success.

Adobe Illustrator Training: Fast Track Gold

Course Overview

The Adobe Illustrator Fast Track Gold Course is an intensive eight-day programme that offers a complete learning journey from beginner to advanced level. Combining all three stages of Illustrator training, this course provides a deep understanding of vector graphics, creative design workflows, and professional production techniques.

You’ll start with the fundamentals — learning to navigate the interface, draw and edit vector shapes, and work confidently with colour and typography. As you progress, you’ll explore intermediate and advanced tools such as the Pen Tool, Gradient Mesh, 3D effects, Recolour Artwork options, and advanced blending and masking techniques. You’ll also gain experience creating digital illustrations, logos, and layouts while learning efficient workflows for print and web design.

Delivered in small groups at our London training centre or live online, this hands-on course is taught by certified instructors with real-world design experience. By the end of your training, you’ll have a complete command of Adobe Illustrator and the confidence to tackle complex creative projects. This course also prepares you for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam, allowing you to validate your expertise with an industry-recognised certification.

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Dates

Next course starts on:19 Oct 2026
This course runs across three levels. Start dates for each level are listed below.

Beginner Level

2 consecutive days
19 Oct 2026
30 Nov 2026
1 Feb 2027
15 Mar 2027
4 May 2027
21 Jun 2027
23 Aug 2027
4 Oct 2027
13 Dec 2027
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Intermediate Level

3 consecutive days
21 Oct 2026
7 Dec 2026
3 Feb 2027
17 Mar 2027
6 May 2027
23 Jun 2027
25 Aug 2027
6 Oct 2027
15 Dec 2027
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Advanced Level

3 consecutive days
26 Oct 2026
15 Feb 2027
10 May 2027
31 Aug 2027
22 Dec 2027
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If the training dates listed here don't suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a tailored training bundle for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the courses. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,click here.

Outline

Here is what you will learn in the Adobe Illustrator Training: Fast Track Gold in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

Certifications

This bundle includes courses that prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams.

ACP Exam Logo

Along with your certificate of completion, you’ll have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam for £175 + VAT. This globally recognised certification highlights your creative expertise and proves your job-ready skills. Select the exam option when booking to include it with your course.

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

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Very hands-on and practical Illustrator training

With its practical, exercise-led approach, the beginner Illustrator course made learning straightforward. I’m now able to design icons, logos, and marketing materials confidently.

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Ryan WoodCopywriter

Beginner Illustrator course that delivers

This training explained fundamentals like shapes, colour fills, and simple illustrations. I can now produce professional-looking designs for my university projects.

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Jonathan HughesStudent – Graphic Design

Illustrator basics explained perfectly

The course gave me confidence to create client presentations, portfolios, and layouts. Adobe Illustrator feels much more approachable now.

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Roxana StanescuInterior Designer

Brilliant for complete beginners

The Beginner Adobe Illustrator training helped me design branded social content and simple illustrations. The course was well-paced and easy to follow.

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Bilal AhmedSocial Media Manager

Made Illustrator simple to understand

The Beginner Illustrator course taught me the basics of paths, layers, and typography. It’s exactly what I needed for my internship projects.

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Ben CohenPublishing Intern

Very beginner-friendly Illustrator course

Starting from scratch, this course gave me a strong grounding in Adobe Illustrator. I’m now able to create simple graphics, icons, and basic illustrations quickly and with confidence.

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Nicolas RouxWeb Designer

Exactly what I needed for work

The Beginner Adobe Illustrator course gave me skills to create infographics, flyers, and digital visuals. It was relevant, practical, and easy to apply to real projects.

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Olivia GreenMarketing Assistant

Clear and practical Illustrator training

This course showed me how to use Illustrator for educational materials, icons, and visual aids. The beginner training was practical and very easy to follow.

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Sienna RussoTeacher

Illustrator finally feels approachable

The Beginner Illustrator course explained artboards, vector shapes, and colour effectively. I no longer feel intimidated by Adobe Illustrator and can start designing with confidence.

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Esra YilmazGraphic Design Student

A must for complete beginners

I needed Illustrator to design business logos and marketing materials. The Beginner Adobe Illustrator course taught me the basic tools, pen tool, and colour management. It was very beginner-friendly.

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Mohammed AliSmall Business Owner

Beginner Illustrator training exceeded expectations

This course was structured in a very accessible way, with plenty of practical tasks throughout. I’m now comfortable creating promotional graphics, social media content, and simple illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.

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Nathan BrooksPR Executive

Illustrator basics finally make sense

I struggled with Illustrator before, but the beginner course explained vectors, layers, and artboards clearly. I can now design banners, posters, and icons without feeling overwhelmed.

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Harry BrownContent Creator

A great foundation in Adobe Illustrator

The Beginner Illustrator course covered all the essentials: paths, shapes, colour fills, and text. I now feel ready to work on logos, social media graphics, and marketing visuals.

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Daphne RobertsFreelance Designer

Beginner Illustrator training made simple

I had never used Adobe Illustrator before, but this course explained everything step by step. From creating shapes and using layers to basic typography, I now feel confident producing professional graphics.

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Amirah KhanMarketing Assistant

Perfect introduction to Illustrator

The Beginner Adobe Illustrator course helped me understand vector graphics and basic design tools. I can now create logos, icons, and simple illustrations confidently. The course was well-structured and very easy to follow.

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Hugh TaylorGraphic Design Student

Advanced enough for intermediate learners

After completing this course, I’m much more confident designing brochures, posters, and detailed illustrations. My workflow is faster, and the overall quality of my work has noticeably improved.

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Salma WalkerPR Consultant

Very hands-on and structured training

After completing this course, I can confidently create vector illustrations, diagrams, and classroom visuals. Illustrator now feels far more intuitive, rather than overwhelming.

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Benjamin CollinsTeacher

Intermediate Illustrator training with real-world application

Through this course, I developed strong Illustrator skills, from designing detailed infographics to creating clear icons and diagrams. I apply what I learned directly to client work.

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Thomas LefèvreCopywriter

Practical Illustrator skills for real projects

This intermediate course pushed my Illustrator skills further, covering advanced vector drawing, text effects, and precise layout techniques. I now use the software confidently for interface design and detailed illustrations.

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Laura PellegriniUX Designer

Boosted my creative capabilities

My fashion illustration skills improved a lot, from building clean vector artwork to developing patterns and refining typography. The course struck a great balance between creativity and technical skill.

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Sophie WardFashion Student

Intermediate Illustrator course was very helpful

I’m now able to design detailed social media graphics, posters, and infographics with confidence. The practical structure made it an ideal progression from the beginner level.

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Natalie BarnesDigital Marketing Specialist

Clear and structured Intermediate Illustrator training

I learned more advanced Illustrator techniques such as working with gradients, layering artwork, and refining vector drawings. The difference in how professional my project work looks is very noticeable.

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Victoria LongStudent – Media & Publishing

Took my Illustrator skills to the next level

I’m now producing polished product icons, promotional materials, and digital illustrations with confidence. The skills from the course have become part of my daily business workflow.

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Bethany StoneSmall Business Owner

Excellent course for progressing designers

This course helped sharpen my Illustrator skills, particularly in vector artwork, typography, and overall composition. I now feel comfortable taking on more complex design tasks.

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Ben LawsonEditorial Assistant

Practical and engaging Illustrator course

With plenty of exercises and real-world examples, this training helped me create infographics, diagrams, and detailed illustrations much more efficiently.

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Mark EdwardsMarketing Coordinator

Intermediate Illustrator training exceeded expectations

Through hands-on exercises, I learned advanced Illustrator techniques such as clipping masks, gradient meshes, and precise shape alignment. The course helped me produce clean, professional digital graphics.

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Ella RichardsonGraphic Design Student

From beginner to competent Illustrator user

I learned how to use vector shapes, gradients, and blending modes to a much higher level. Designing polished logos, posters, and illustrations in Illustrator now feels natural rather than forced.

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Olivia StewartFreelance Designer

Boosted my confidence with Illustrator

I’m now comfortable creating detailed illustrations, icons, and infographics that look polished and professional. The hands-on approach made it easier to take on real design projects with confidence.

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Emma TaylorPublishing Assistant

Perfect progression from beginner to intermediate

This training took my Illustrator skills up, especially when it came to working with layers, refining pen tool accuracy, and improving typography. The difference in the quality of my marketing visuals is very noticeable.

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Aisha KhanMarketing Executive

Intermediate Illustrator course took my skills further

The Intermediate Adobe Illustrator course helped me go beyond the basics. I learned advanced vector tools, gradients, and more complex illustrations. Now I can produce professional-quality graphics and icons with confidence.

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Anika DesaiGraphic Designer

Advanced Adobe Illustrator course was fantastic

This training sharpened my Illustrator skills, from handling complex vector artwork and blending techniques to improving overall workflow. I’m now creating more refined, high-level designs with confidence.

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Martin CollinsSenior Copywriter

Highly detailed and practical advanced Illustrator training

This course helped me produce detailed book illustrations, complex vector artwork, and polished designs. The Advanced Adobe Illustrator course gave me professional-grade skills that I now use daily.

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Lydia AdamsBook Designer

Advanced Illustrator skills explained clearly

The training showed me how to handle complex illustration projects, advanced blending techniques, and professional workflows. I now feel capable of taking on demanding client projects.

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George WilsonMarketing Manager

Comprehensive and practical advanced Illustrator training

I learned how to create multi-layered vector illustrations, intricate logos, and professional print-ready designs. The course was detailed, practical, and very engaging.

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Susannah BlythePublishing Intern

Professional Illustrator skills in one course

The Advanced Adobe Illustrator training helped me produce complex vector graphics, automate repetitive tasks, and work more efficiently. It’s the most thorough Illustrator course I’ve taken.

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Victor OnyekachiCreative Director

Advanced Illustrator course was brilliant

Through this course, I developed strong professional workflows, refined my typography skills, and learned advanced vector illustration techniques. I’m now able to produce polished graphics ready for both print and digital output.

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Marco BianchiMedia Student

Pushed my Illustrator skills to a professional standard

I learned advanced vector techniques, complex icon sets, and digital illustration workflows. The course helped me produce polished, client-ready designs faster and more efficiently.

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Michael WardAdvertising Creative

Advanced Illustrator training worth every minute

This course helped me tackle more complex illustrations, streamline my vector workflow, and work more efficiently overall. The skills I picked up are ones I now use daily in professional design work.

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Salima PatelCommunications Officer

Efficient and practical advanced training

The Advanced Adobe Illustrator course showed me how to create professional illustrations, manage large projects, and implement advanced effects. It’s ideal for designers looking to work at a professional level.

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Sofia PetrovSenior Designer

Advanced Illustrator skills that really make a difference

This course helped me master gradient meshes, advanced brushes, and professional vector workflows. It gave me the confidence to take on high-level projects for clients and internal campaigns.

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Phoebe WhiteGraphic Designer

Comprehensive Illustrator training for advanced users

I can now produce detailed infographics, complex logos, and high-quality vector illustrations with ease. Customising the workspace and improving my workflow has made my design process much more efficient.

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Dominic ReevesEditorial Designer

Illustrator feels like second nature now

The Advanced Adobe Illustrator training taught me how to handle complex projects, use advanced effects, and streamline my design process. My professional output has significantly improved since completing this course.

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Rukmini BanerjeeMarketing Consultant

Advanced Adobe Illustrator training exceeded expectations

The course focused on detailed illustration workflows, gradient meshes, and advanced blending techniques. I can now create high-level vector artwork efficiently and with precision.

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Ollie HughesFreelance Illustrator

Perfect for mastering professional Illustrator skills

This Advanced Illustrator course covered everything from intricate vector techniques to advanced typography and workflow automation. I now feel confident producing professional graphics for both digital and print projects.

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Michael BennettArt Director

Advanced Illustrator course elevated my skills

The Advanced Adobe Illustrator training taught me how to create complex vector illustrations, use advanced effects, and work with precision. It has completely transformed my workflow and allows me to deliver professional-quality designs consistently.

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Ruben SantosSenior Graphic Designer

Meet Your Instructors

Martin Perhiniak

Martin Perhiniak

Martin is a Certified Adobe Design Master and an outstanding teacher. He has been voted as one of the top ten Adobe instructors in the world. He is among the most popular creatives and design instructors in the industry

Szabina Zoller

Szabina Zoller

Szabina is one of the most talented and loved instructors, specialising in Adobe's design applications. As well as being an Adobe Certified Pro, her love for sharing her knowledge with others is what makes her an exceptional teacher.

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No prior experience is required. Our courses guide you step by step, whether you’re completely new to vector graphics or looking to refine your existing skills.

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Achieve professional-level design skills with Adobe Illustrator Fast Track Gold training at Docklands Media. This intensive course is designed for those who want to master Illustrator quickly and confidently, developing advanced vector design skills for branding, illustration, marketing, and digital media.

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