Bootcamp · 12 weeks · Wednesdays

Adobe Skills Bootcamp

12-week creative bootcamp covering Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign — split across three 4-week modules. £4,800 government-funded for UK adults 19+. Includes employer placement support.

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At a glance

Length: 12 weeks · Wednesdays
Schedule: Wednesdays · 9:30–4:30
Venue: CPD Brighton
Funded value: £4,800
Cost to you: £0

Overview

Twelve weeks across Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign — Adobe's design trinity. One day a week at our Brighton centre, the rest of the week applying what you learned to a portfolio brief.

The bootcamp is split into three four-week modules. You can take all three (the full bootcamp), or focus on one if you have a specific gap — see the linked sub-pages below.

This is the most popular CPD individual course historically — we've run it monthly since 2019 and have over 2,000 graduates. Most leave with a portfolio strong enough to apply for junior designer roles or freelance work.

What you leave with

✓Portfolio of finished design work across vector, photo, and print
✓Functional competence in all three Adobe applications
✓Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) prep — exams optional, not bundled
✓Skills Bootcamp Level 3 completion certificate
✓Careers support: CV review, portfolio review, employer intros

Curriculum

What you cover

Weeks 1–4

Illustrator

Vector fundamentals, type, logos, icon systems. Standalone page: illustrator/

Weeks 5–8

Photoshop

Photo retouch, compositing, masking, web graphics. Standalone page: photoshop/

Weeks 9–12

InDesign

Multi-page layout, print prep, long-document handling. Standalone page: indesign/

Throughout

Portfolio piece

A through-line brief — a brand and its applications — runs across the 12 weeks and ties the modules together.

Final week

Panel review

Brighton agency creatives review your portfolio and give critical feedback. Several past individuals have been hired off this day.

Post-course

Careers support

Six months of CV, portfolio, and interview support from our careers team.

Cohort dates

When you can start

This course is between cohorts right now — new dates are added regularly. Explore our other current programmes, or register your interest and we'll tell you when the next cohort opens.

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Who it's for

Built for working adults

Career changers

People moving into digital from another sector — hospitality, retail, admin, public sector. Most common cohort group.

Returners

After parental leave, redundancy, or carer gap. AI/digital skills give a credible CV refresh.

Already-employed upskillers

People doing a related job but wanting deeper skill in a specific area.

Eligibility

Can you apply?

✓19+ on 31 Aug 2025
✓UK or EU resident for 3+ years
✓Right to work in the UK
✓Not in full-time funded study

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need to know any Adobe software?

No. We assume zero. About half our cohort comes in with no prior design tools experience.

Can I just take one of the three modules?

Yes — see the individual sub-pages (Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign). Each is a 4-week mini-bootcamp at £1,600 funded value. Most individuals take all three for the bigger portfolio.

What about the Creative Cloud subscription?

We provide access during the bootcamp. After the bootcamp ends you'd need your own subscription if you want to keep using paid features (around £20/month student rate).

Will I be ready for junior designer roles?

If you put in the work, yes. We don't promise jobs but we do help — most graduates who actively job-hunt find junior or assistant designer roles within 3 months.

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