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Happy Friday, creatives! ☕🎨

Learning a new skill rarely goes in a straight line. One minute it looks easy, the next nothing is working, and somehow you are watching “just one more tutorial” at midnight.

Then comes the best part: “I actually built this myself.”

Wherever you are in the process today, keep going. Every confident designer, editor, animator or creative professional once started at Stage 1.

Enjoy the weekend, recharge, and come back ready to create something brilliant. ✨

The best graphic designers never stop learning.

The creative industry is evolving faster than ever. New AI tools, new workflows and new expectations mean that keeping your skills up to date isn't just an advantage anymore, it's essential.

If you're serious about building a career in design, these are five skills every modern designer should have:

✨ Adobe Photoshop
✨ Adobe Illustrator
✨ Adobe InDesign
✨ Adobe Firefly
✨ Figma

At Academy Class, we teach all of these from Beginner through to Advanced level with hands-on, instructor-led training designed around real-world creative projects.

Even better? Our Zero to HERO programmes include an official internationally recognised Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification, giving you the opportunity to validate your skills with an industry-recognised accreditation.

Whether you're starting your creative journey or looking to take your career to the next level, we're here to help.

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There are plenty of training courses out there. A quick Google search can leave you faced with dozens of options, all promising similar results.

But what separates an ordinary course from an extraordinary one?

It comes down to the quality of the training, the tutor’s subject knowledge and real industry experience, how practical the learning is, and the support available before, during and after the course.

In this carousel, we have shared 5 important questions to ask any training provider before booking, so you can feel confident that you are making the right choice for your time, goals and budget.

Have questions or need help choosing the right course?

Call us on 0800 043 8889
Email [email protected]
Browse our courses at www.academyclass.com

A huge thank you to Lee for choosing Academy Class for his AI for Business Transformation learning journey and for trusting our brilliant team of AI instructors.

AI is changing how businesses plan, communicate and work every day, so it is fantastic to hear that Lee found the training valuable enough to recommend to his friends. We love to hear it! ☺️

Ready to move beyond the AI buzzwords and start using it confidently in the real world?

Explore our growing collection of practical AI courses at www.academyclass.com⁠, or email [email protected]. Our team will help you find the AI program that best fits your role, goals and experience.

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Training needs rarely arrive all at once, so why book everything one course at a time?

With 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, you can buy your training days in bulk, share them across your team, and book courses whenever the need comes up over the next 15 months.

One voucher equals one day of training, giving your team the freedom to mix and match courses, dates and delivery options without starting a new booking process every time. Less admin. More flexibility. Better use of your training budget. 🙌

To find out more, visit www.academyclass.com or contact us at [email protected].

TGIF! 🌿☀️

Another productive week is behind you, and you've earned a well-deserved break.

Take some time to recharge, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of the weekend. Whether you're relaxing, exploring somewhere new, or learning something you've always wanted to, we hope it's a great one.

See you next week! 💚

AI isn't coming. It's already here.

From graphic design and video production to 3D, animation, architecture and BIM, the tools professionals use every day are changing faster than ever before.

The question is no longer whether AI will impact your industry. The question is: are your skills evolving with it?

At Academy Class, we've updated our courses to include the AI workflows that creative professionals, marketers, designers, editors and technical specialists are already using in the real world.

Because learning the software is one thing. Learning how to work smarter with it is another.

What are your thoughts on AI in your profession? Has it changed the way you work yet?

✂️ Cropping an image is one of the quickest ways to improve composition, remove distractions, and make your images look more professional.

Our latest blog, How to Crop an Image in Photoshop: A Beginner's Guide, covers everything from basic cropping and aspect ratios to non-destructive workflows, Content-Aware Crop, straightening horizons, and professional tips used by designers and photographers every day.

If you're learning Photoshop or want to sharpen your editing skills, this is well worth a read.

Visit www.academyclass.com and head to our blog section to read the full article.

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A huge thank you to Peri for this wonderful review following our SketchUp Zero to HERO training program.

One of the things we love most about private one to one training is the ability to tailor the course around real projects, real challenges and real goals. There is nothing quite like learning new skills while working on something that actually matters to you.

We're delighted to hear that Peri left the course feeling more confident in SketchUp and ready to put those new skills into practice.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your skills to the next level, our expert led training programmes are designed to help you get there faster. 💚

Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend from all of us at Academy Class!