Digital Design Certificate

VA-approved, facility code 25112332
138 hours
NYC or self-paced
$4,495

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer by learning essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop a comprehensive understanding of design concepts, processes, and workflows, create great-looking modern designs, and showcase them in a portfolio.

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Approved for VA education benefits under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. Verify in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Student project work from the Digital Design Certificate curriculum — Student project work

This program includes

138 hours of live training. Project-based, in person at 185 Madison Avenue with an instructor in the room.
7 courses in the program. Scheduled classes, not recorded lectures; labs marked (Self-Paced) below run on your own time.
1 elective course. Included at no extra cost: AI for Graphic Design.
1-on-1 mentoring. Time with an instructor outside of class, scheduled around your commitments.
Software access. The software used in class, for the duration of the program.
Free retake within one year. Repeat any class in the program at no cost.
Class recordings. Available for 30 days after each class, so a missed session is recoverable.
A verified certificate. Noble Desktop is licensed by the New York State Education Department.
A VA certifying official. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification to VA so you are not chasing it.
Interest-free payment plans. If your benefit leaves a balance: a pay-as-you-go installment plan, or Climb Credit. 0% interest, no fees.
Job-search support. Portfolio review, resume, and interview preparation with an instructor. Support, not a placement promise.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Master the concepts and skills outlined in the program, or your tuition is refunded. It applies to every course here. See the full terms on nobledesktop.com/benefits.

Program overview

Special Limited Time Promotion : Receive our AI for Graphic Design course for free when you register for this certificate program.

Master Adobe Applications:: Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create stunning designs for print, web, and digital platforms. You'll develop a solid foundation in design concepts, processes, and workflows, prepare files for final output, and build professional projects.
Learn Fundamental Design Techniques:: Deepen your understanding of design theory by mastering layout strategies, typography, and color schemes. Learn how to elevate your visual communication skills and apply advanced techniques to produce high-quality digital and print designs.
UI Design for Web & Mobile Apps:: Explore the principles of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design using Figma. Create responsive web designs and mobile apps, optimize layouts for multiple devices, and develop interactive prototypes to share with clients and stakeholders for feedback.
Real-World Projects & Portfolio Development:: Work on hands-on, practical projects that align with current industry standards. By the end of the program, you'll have a well-rounded portfolio showcasing your expertise in web design, digital graphics, and UX/UI and feel ready to present to employers or clients.

Projects you build

Work you produce in this program, the same examples shown on nobledesktop.com. Coursework you keep, not client work we place for you.

Student project — Learn to design and prototype with Figma

photo showing before and after retouching

Remove unwanted elements from your photos. Retouch images using the Healing tools and Content-Aware Fill.

social media graphic designed in Photoshop

Design social media graphics for Facebook, Instagram, or any social media platform. Combine photos, text, and graphics such as logos.

Fashion shot showing a corrected color balance done in Photoshop

Learn to properly adjust color balance (such as removing the yellow cast in this photo).

Courses in this program

7 courses, 138 hours total. Scheduled, in-person classes, plus self-paced lab time.

Adobe InDesign Bootcamp18 hrs
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp18 hrs
Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp18 hrs
Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp30 hrs
Figma Bootcamp12 hrs
UI Design Bootcamp30 hrs
Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)18 hrs

Electives included at no extra cost

AI for Graphic Design 12 hrs

Full curriculum on nobledesktop.com

Self-paced online option

Learn online at your own pace with video training and live support from our instructors. If you purchase the self-paced option, you can attend the live course for free within one year.

Ask before you enrol either way: VA treats an exclusively-online program differently from one that meets in person, and that affects what it pays. One of our School Certifying Officials will walk you through it.

Schedule and enrollment

Length

138 hours

Full tuition

$4,495

Format

In person, 185 Madison Ave

VA benefits

Chapters 33, 31, 35, 30

Free retake within a year
Class recordings for 30 days
1-on-1 mentoring included
Software access included
Interest-free payment plans
Certification handled by our SCO

All sessions meet in person at 185 Madison Avenue, and dates and times are Eastern. Pick a date to prefill your enrollment, or ask us to help you choose. Nothing is submitted to VA and nothing is binding until you decide.

Start	Ends	Days	Times
Nov 23, 2026	Jan 8, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date
Jan 4, 2027	Feb 12, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date
Jan 5, 2027	May 18, 2027	Tue, Thu	18:00-21:00	Choose this date
Feb 16, 2027	May 3, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date
Mar 8, 2027	May 14, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date
May 17, 2027	Jun 25, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date
Jun 21, 2027	Aug 3, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date
Sep 7, 2027	Oct 22, 2027	Mon to Fri	10:00-17:00	Choose this date

Tuition and your VA benefits

Tuition

$4,495 for 138 hours of instruction. What VA pays depends on your chapter, entitlement percentage, and remaining entitlement.

Housing allowance

For Chapter 33, VA sets a monthly housing allowance using the school's ZIP code, your entitlement percentage and your rate of pursuit. A rate of pursuit above 50% is required for any allowance at all. We do not see what VA pays you, so check your own rate with VA.

If there is a balance

Veterans at 90% entitlement or less, and most Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 students, will have something left to pay. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through that number with you before you enroll. Interest-free payment plans with no fees are available on this program.

How class runs

Every VA-approved program here meets in person at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, with an instructor in the room rather than a recorded lecture. Classes are small, you work on your own machine, and you can ask a question and get an answer in the moment.

In person in NYC. 185 Madison Avenue, near Madison Square Park, on the 4/6, N/R/W, F/M and PATH.
Recordings if you miss one. Available for 30 days after each session, so a missed class is recoverable.
Retake free within a year. Sit any class in the program again at no cost, for any reason.
An SCO handles the VA side. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification so you are not chasing it.

Printed workbooks included. This program comes with detailed workbooks, in print or ebook, at no additional cost.

Expert instructors

The instructors who teach this program at Noble Desktop. You learn from working practitioners, in the room.

Dan Rodney
School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer
Michael Suen
Instructor
Christophe Drayton
Instructor

What you will learn

Adobe Photoshop: Retouch photos and create graphics
Adobe InDesign: Create page layouts with text and images
Adobe Illustrator: Create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more
Figma: Design user interfaces of websites and apps
Graphic & Print Design: Learn graphic design concepts and processes as you create portfolio-worthy projects to show potential clients or apply for a job
UI & Web Design: Learn web design concepts, workflows, and best practices as you create portfolio-worthy projects

Skills covered

The tools and technologies this program teaches.

Adobe InDesign
Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design Principles
UI Design Principles
Web Design Principles
Graphic Design Portfolio
Color Theory
Typography
Layout
Adobe Creative Cloud

Where graduates go

Roles this program prepares you for. Training and portfolio support, not a job guarantee or a placement promise, and we publish no salary figures here.

Digital Designer
Graphic Designer
Design Director
Visual Designer
UI Designer
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Your certificate

Finish the program and you receive a verified certificate from Noble Desktop, which is licensed by the New York State Education Department. It states the program and the hours completed. It is a school credential, not a state licence or an industry certification, and we do not claim it is one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my GI Bill® for this program?

Yes. This program is approved for the training of veterans and eligible dependents under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. You do not have to take our word for it: look us up in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool. Approval means the program met the standards of the State Approving Agency and VA. It is not an endorsement of Noble Desktop by either one.

Will my benefits cover the whole cost?

It depends on your benefit chapter, your entitlement percentage, and how much entitlement you have left. Chapter 33 at 100% typically covers tuition and fees for an approved program. Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 pay a fixed monthly amount and often will not cover a full program by themselves. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through the expected balance with you before you enroll.

Is this program online or in person?

In person, at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Whether a program is in person or online is one of the things VA weighs when it sets a housing allowance, so ask VA what that means for you. If you need a fully online option, our partner school VDCI holds its own VA approval; see veterans.vdci.edu.

How do I enroll using my benefits?

Start your enrollment on this site, choose a start date, and upload your Certificate of Eligibility if you have it. One of our School Certifying Officials will be in touch to confirm the details and collect anything else we need, then we register you and submit your certification to VA.

What if I have used part of my benefit already?

That is common and it is fine. Tell us roughly how much entitlement you have left and we will tell you what it covers here and what would remain. For an exact figure, VA is the authority: call the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551.

If you are weighing two of them, call and we will talk it through against your entitlement and your timeline. Every approved program is on the main hub, filterable by track.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Approval of Noble Desktop's programs for VA education benefits does not constitute endorsement by VA or any government agency. VA determines eligibility and payment amounts.