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Bespoke Illustrator Intermediate & AI - 1 Day Training

Key Course Details:

Level:

Intermediate

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

1 Day (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £695 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

Build on your Adobe Illustrator skills and explore how AI features can support faster, more efficient vector design. This 1-day course combines intermediate Illustrator techniques with practical AI tools to improve creative workflows and productivity.

This course can be delivered using our standard outline or fully customised to match your level and requirements. Bespoke AI Design training is available live online, onsite at your offices or at one of our XChange centres in London, Manchester or Glasgow.

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Bespoke Illustrator Intermediate & AI - 1 Day Training

Course Details

This 1-day course is designed for users who already have a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator and want to develop more advanced vector design skills. It also introduces AI-powered features that can help speed up creative exploration and improve workflow efficiency.

You will learn how to refine artwork, work more effectively with paths, shapes, colour and typography, and create more consistent, professional vector graphics. Alongside this, the course explores how AI tools can assist with tasks such as text-to-vector generation, recolouring, pattern creation and mockup workflows.

The course focuses on practical application, helping you combine traditional Illustrator techniques with AI features where they add real value. By the end of the session, you will be able to create more polished vector artwork while working more efficiently.

Courses are available live online, onsite at your organisation, or in the classroom at our centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, with bespoke training tailored to your goals.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is intended for users who already have a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator and want to build on their existing skills. It is suitable for designers, marketing professionals, content creators and anyone responsible for creating vector artwork, branding assets or visual content. It is particularly useful for those looking to improve artwork quality, work more efficiently and explore how AI features can support everyday Illustrator workflows.

Delegates should have experience using Adobe Illustrator, including creating documents, working with basic shapes, text, colour and simple artwork. No prior experience with AI tools is required.

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Full Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Intermediate Illustrator Skills
- Refining vector artwork and paths
- Working more effectively with shapes and layers
- Using alignment, grouping and organisation tools
- Improving accuracy and consistency
Colour, Typography and Artwork Refinement
- Working with colour groups and swatches
- Using gradients and appearance settings
- Refining typography and text-based artwork
- Preparing artwork for professional use
Productivity and Workflow Techniques
- Using symbols, libraries and reusable assets
- Creating consistent artwork systems
- Reducing repetitive tasks
- Improving efficiency across design projects
AI Features in Illustrator
- Text-to-vector graphic generation
- Generative Recolour using prompts
- Retype and editable artwork workflows
- AI-assisted pattern and visual exploration
- Mockup tools for presenting designs
Working with AI in Vector Projects
- Refining AI-generated vectors
- Combining AI output with traditional tools
- Maintaining brand consistency
- Reviewing and improving AI-assisted artwork
Preparing Artwork for Output
- Checking artwork for print and digital use
- Exporting assets in appropriate formats
- Managing file setup and compatibility
- Ensuring quality and consistency
Best Practices and Next Steps
- When to use AI vs traditional methods
- Common vector artwork issues
- Maintaining professional standards
- Progression to advanced Illustrator workflows
Training Location Options
Online ↓ London ↓ Manchester ↓ Glasgow ↓ Onsite ↓
This course is offered for your convenience at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Remote Online, or Onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.

Remote Online

Delivered Online to your location

Live online training offers an extremely flexible and convenient way of covering the same content as our bespoke classroom based courses. You will receive professional, certified design training from one of our experienced instructors direct to your screen, offering the perfect solution for those wishing to learn without having to travel.
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Remote Online Training Courses

Central London

5 St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4BH

St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
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London Training Centre

Central Manchester

Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
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Manchester Training Centre

Central Glasgow

Centrum Business Centre, 38 Queen Street, G1 3DX

The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
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Glasgow Training Centre

Onsite

Onsite at your Offices/Premises

If you have the required set up and would prefer to have the training at your location we will be able to deliver the same session onsite at your premises as in our training centres. This will provide you with the same tailored training but without the need to travel and less disruption to you or your teams work schedule.
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Onsite Training
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Frequently Asked Questions:

What dates are available for this course?

As a bespoke course the date arrangement is based around your requirements and availability in our schedule. With your guide of when you are looking for the training we will advise suitable date options ahead of finalising the planned date(s).

Can the content be tailored to my requirements?

Yes we are flexible about tailoring content and can adapt to be fully based on your requirements, a mixture of content from different levels of our base courses or a base outline with some additional focus areas.

Can this course be delivered live online?

Yes we can provide the same bespoke course as a live online session connecting to you or your group with either Zoom or Microsoft Teams if preferred.

What is the cost to deliver the course onsite?

We are equally able to deliver our bespoke training onsite at your premises and the cost to deliver this is the same structure as classroom with the addition of basic expenses depending on your location. Onsite courses in and around London, Manchester and Glasgow are usually without additional costs.

Can the course include my work samples?

It is often possible to review and include consideration towards sample files however the main course content is usually structured around prepared examples which are best suited to the planned content and structure of teaching the required skills in the best format.