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Adobe CC Masterclass: Photoshop, Illustrator, XD & InDesign (Udemy.com)

Learn graphic design today with Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, InDesign & more in this Adobe CC Masterclass!

Created by: Lindsay Marsh

Last updated May 2020

Our take

Based on the ratings of 3,808 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in May 2020. No course pays to be reviewed.

A four-app tour of Adobe Creative Cloud in about 13 hours: Photoshop, Illustrator, XD and InDesign, each taught through one or two follow-along projects such as a YouTube thumbnail, a logo, a mobile app mockup and a book cover. Lindsay Marsh teaches alongside co-instructor Jeremy Deighan, and reviewers describe both as calm and clear, never rushed. The pitch is for complete beginners, and the reviews back that up: the people happiest here had barely opened these programs before. Anyone chasing InDesign alone should know it gets a single section of eight lectures, about 80 minutes.

Students praise the project-first structure, and even the reviewers who disliked Illustrator and XD say the Photoshop and InDesign sections were fine. The complaints cluster around Illustrator and XD. Several low-star reviews say those parts move too fast, lean on jump cuts and time-lapses, and end up as show and tell rather than step-by-step instruction. A few people could not find all the asset files and had to hunt them down. One reviewer had an Illustrator question go unanswered. And the recording is Adobe CC 2019, last updated in May 2020, so some menus and options will not match current versions, though reviewers say the gaps are easy to work around.

Value depends on what you want. As a broad sampler it does the job, and it is the only course in our InDesign shortlist that also covers the other three apps. If InDesign is the goal, the four dedicated InDesign courses listed beside it give that one app all of their running time. We'd recommend it to a beginner who wants to try all four programs before picking one, and would steer anyone who needs current-version screens or lots of practice exercises elsewhere.

Best forComplete beginners who want to try all four main Adobe apps through small projects before committing to one.
Skip it ifYou only need InDesign, or you want current-version screens and step-by-step drills rather than watch-and-follow projects.

Pros

  • Each app is taught through a real project: thumbnail, icons, logo, poster, website, app mockup, book cover.
  • Reviewers say both instructors speak clearly and never sound rushed, which beginners find reassuring.
  • Genuinely pitched at people who have never opened these programs, and they say it worked for them.
  • Project files for most lessons, and at about 13 hours it is short enough to actually finish.

Cons

  • Filmed on Adobe CC 2019 and last updated May 2020, so some menus and options no longer match.
  • Illustrator and XD sections use jump cuts and time-lapses; low-star reviews call them show and tell, not teaching.
  • Some asset files are missing from the downloads, and one reviewer's Illustrator question went unanswered.
It is very doable so far, with clear explanations and easy to follow format. I think overall the instruction is well done, but certain things are done very fast with no explanation of how they were done.
Emily, a student

Marked All Levels, but built for true beginners; anyone already comfortable in one Adobe app will find its section basic.

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What you will learn

  • You will have beginner to expert level knowledge of graphic design and Adobe CC applications that you will immediately be able to apply to your career, job, hobby, or company.
  • You will be given a major overview of the most common graphic design programs and how you can use them to your advantage.
  • You will be given real-world, applicable projects that you can follow along with and practice.
  • You will achieve the experience and knowledge to take graphic design fundamentals and apply them in your everyday life.
  • You will learn Adobe Photoshop, the industry-leading program for photo editing and manipulation.
  • You will learn Adobe Illustrator, the number one software for creating graphics, icons, symbols, branding, and more.
  • You will learn Adobe XD, the premiere software for creating stunning web design and mobile app design mockups.
  • You will learn Adobe InDesign, the best software on the market for publishing and marketing materials.

Course content

11 sections · 81 lectures · 13 hours of video

  1. 1Welcome to Adobe CC Masterclass: Photoshop, Illustrator, XD & InDesign Course 1 free preview1 lecture · 7 min
  2. 2Adobe Photoshop - Getting Started - Master Photo Editing 1 free preview7 lectures · 1.8 hours
  3. 3Adobe Photoshop - Intermediate Project - Create a YouTube Thumbnail5 lectures · 1.3 hours
  4. 4Adobe Photoshop - Intermediate Project - Create Images for Social Media8 lectures · 1.4 hours
  5. 5Adobe Illustrator - Getting Started - Icon Design 2 free previews13 lectures · 1.8 hours
  6. 6Adobe Illustrator - Beginner Project - Logo Design7 lectures · 1 hour
  7. 7Adobe Illustrator - Intermediate Project - Poster Design7 lectures · 1.1 hours
  8. 8Adobe XD - Getting Started - Website Design 1 free preview9 lectures · 1.2 hours
  9. 9Adobe XD - Intermediate Project - Mobile App Design 2 free previews15 lectures · 1.9 hours
  10. 10Adobe InDesign - Getting Started - Book Cover Design 1 free preview8 lectures · 1.4 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • This course is specifically design for beginners interested in graphic design. Philosophies and practical projects are given so that you not only understand the reasoning behind the theory, but you also get a chance to practice it to.
  • This course is great for:
  • - Graphic Designers
  • - Website Designers
  • - Logo Designers
  • - UI / UX Designers
  • - Product Designers
  • - T-Shirt Designers

What you need before you start

  • This course is for beginners to graphic design and for anyone who wants to learn the full suite of Adobe CC products, including Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, InDesign, and more!
  • You will learn intermediate and advanced terminology that you can use to incorporate in graphic design, user interfaces, mobile app design, logo design, t-shirt design, and other digital or print mediums.
  • You will need a subscription to the Adobe CC suite of applications. The current version filmed in this course is the Adobe CC 2019 suite.
  • Project files and resources can be found in available lessons located directly in this course.

How it compares

Against the other 52 rated Udemy courses in Adobe Indesign on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 84% of them
  • Reviews3,808#4 of 53 by number of reviews
  • Length12.8 hourslonger than 90% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2020more recently than 53% of them

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Overall Score : 94 / 100

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Course Description

Learn Graphic Design with Adobe CC in this New Course!

Many people want to become designers but don't know the basic fundamentals of design at all.

It can takes years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works.

but it doesn't have to be like that.

By utilizing the proper tools of programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign, and more you can propel yourself from a beginner to an expert, just by having the right education.

You have found the perfect course for learning graphic design. It doesn't matter if you have no experience at all, this course was designed to teach you design in the most effective means necessary. 

With over 13+ hours (and counting) of video and practical projects to follow along with, this course is JAM PACKED with information to help you learn this graphic design and Adobe CC programs!

The videos build on one another so that as you work through this course, you will understand more and more!

Not only that, but this course is also designed so that if you already know some graphic design principles and just need help with a specific program, you can skip directly to that topic! 

So who can benefit from learning graphic design?

The fundamentals of design are useful for a lot of careers, industries, and hobbies. It doesn't matter if it's logo design, web design, social media, user interface design, advertising, product design, printing, or t-shirts. This course will cover ideas that can be used in any niche!

Each section goes into specific detail of the main principle being taught so that you get in-depth knowledge of that theory. And most sections come with a practical, real-world project that you can follow along with.

This course will cover:

  • Adobe CC Programs

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe XD

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Social Media Graphic Design

  • Icon Design

  • Logo Design

  • Website Design

  • Mobile App Design

  • Poster Design

  • Book Cover Design

  • and much, much more!

Other great stuff you might want to know..

Not only will you get over 13+ hours of video content (and counting) and lessons, project files, and a new life skill, you will also have direct communication with the instructors to help you along.

This includes direct messages, discussions, and specialized projects in the course that will allow you to interact with the instructors and others. There is even a facebook group to connect with Lindsay and I and other students to ask questions, get feedback and participate in design challenges.

Feeling lost?  Don't worry, we are here for you!

As they say, "Come for the course, stay for the community."

What else is there to know?

Well there is that little 30 day money back guarantee thing.

That basically means that if you don't enjoy this course for any reason at all, you can get a full refund up to thirty days since the time you purchase it.

It's a win-win situation!

and we applaud winners.

So what are you waiting for?!

The time is now to stop procrastinating and begin learning graphic design with Adobe CC so that you can take full advantage of everything that it has to offer!

Enroll now in this course and get started!

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Instructor Details

Lindsay Marsh

If anyone has questions about which course may work best for them, please feel free to contact or message me.

I have had many self-made titles over the years: Brand Manager, Digital Architect, Interactive Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Developer and Social Media Expert, to name a few. My name is Lindsay Marsh and I have been creating brand experiences for my clients for over 20 years. As a freelance graphic designer, I have worked on a wide variety of projects both in the digital and print space. 

I have had the wonderful opportunity of taking classes at some of the top design schools in the world: Parsons at The New School, The Pratt Institute and NYU. 

I have had the pleasure of teaching over 600,000+ students globally online. I have provided private tutoring in the the area of design and marketing for over 8 years. I am also now a certified Canva Certified Creative.  

The thing I enjoy most of all about being a teacher is seeing my students flourish and to be able to start careers that are passionate and rewarding. 

I have a Facebook group dedicated to helping my students thrive and start new freelance design businesses. I want to get to know my students and provide additional challenges that get them ready for wonderful opportunities in the design world.

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Reviews

4.7

3,808 ratings on Udemy

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By Céline Gondoin on 6/2/2025

A bit disapointing in regards to the popularity of this class class. First of all, a 2019 version shouldn't appear as to results. For that I should have been more carefull. Some options were a bit outdated but you could easily compensate those. I enjoyed the introduction to very basics stuff in all the software. What I didn't like is that sometimes the instructors were juste spending too much time into "making it look nice", especially in the Illustrator training which I thought took too muche time for not that much discovered. I would have prefer smaller projects to uncover more options.

By Anonymized User on 7/27/2024

I like that the teachers speak clearly, without a tone of voice (emotions) of rushing --- which would set an unconscious emotional environment of fear. Also, the descriptions are clear and easy to follow. These conditions are essential for learning, and sometimes overlooked by other teachers!

By Marianne Tavel on 8/14/2021

I was really happy with this training, that was very clear and nicely executed. The only reason why it's a 4.5/5 stars, is that I wish I had 100% of the visual assets needed for these courses already included within the bundle kindly prepared for us (I had to find and download few of them on my own). I recommend this training and already registered myself for another training given by Lindsay.

By Hendrik G. Steyn on 12/2/2020

Although I am only a beginner with limited experience, this course exceeded my expectations. I believe the XD portion is missing something, maybe just a little explanation, as you get the feeling that you can create a entire application, but at the same time it is as if you are just creating a draft/demo for the clients/developers, or maybe that is exactly what it is.

By Loryn Simonsen on 9/15/2020

I found the course to be a great way to get started with Adobe products. I had some prior experience, this helped to hone a better understanding of the tools and general structure of the interfaces. It met expectations and I definitely feel much more confident using the programs than I did when I started the course.

By Paul Storm on 1/28/2020

I really enjoyed the course and it has improved my knowledge of software I have used for years; as well as taught me completely new software, that I have never thought of trying before. I totally recommend this course for anybody interested in Graphic Design and UI/UX design. I feel a lot more confident in adding Graphic Design as a skillset to offer potential clients and employers.

By Stephen Connor on 1/22/2020

The instructors are both very easy to understand and apart from the speeded up sections the different adobe programs are explained and visually projected in such an easy to follow manner. I have learnt a lot from this course. I would recommend it to anybody wanting to learn Photoshop, Illustrator and XD.

By Wynton McCurdy on 5/7/2019

I found this to be a wonderful introduction to Adobe CC and I love the way this course is taught. This is a beginner level course so if you also enjoy the way they teach Adobe CC, my recommendation is to take other classes Lindsay offers! Her Intermediate and Advanced courses are *designed* to prepare students for professional careers. The tools are easy to use, but learning the tricks of the trade and other design techniques is the true value of this course.

By Darby M. Townsend on 2/20/2019

yes, I think this course is very thorough. It was challenging at times because I am using Adobe Photoshop 2020 which is continually being updated. Overall, it was informative. The automation part was the most challenging in illustrator along with the pen tool and curves - everything takes practice. Thanks again.

By Shawn Vybiral on 1/9/2019

I finished the course and really enjoyed it. I found the videos very helpful. However, the real gold in this class was from the Facebook group and interacting with the Professor and class. Lindsay cultivates a very positive learning environment and it really adds so much. On top of that, Lindsay is a fantastic teacher who really enjoys her work and it shows. I honestly feel like I'm getting better feedback and critiques here than I did in traditional school. I am very grateful for this course and it is worth every penny.

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