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Professional Certificate in Graphic Designing

The Professional Certificate in Graphics Designing is a comprehensive, career-focused programme designed to develop practical graphic design, visual communication, branding, digital content creation, AI-assisted design, creative thinking, and professional desi...

Professional Certificate in Graphic Designing
Duration
3 Months
Credits
N/A
Medium
English & Tamil
Evaluation
Assessment Based
Programme Details
Professional Certificate in Graphic Designing
School School of Information Technology
Duration 3 Months
Class Schedule Weekly 2 Classes (Night)
Recordings Available (T&C Applied)
Language English & Tamil
Apply via WhatsApp
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About This Programme

The Professional Certificate in Graphics Designing is a comprehensive, career-focused programme designed to develop practical graphic design, visual communication, branding, digital content creation, AI-assisted design, creative thinking, and professional design skills using modern design principles, industry-standard software, and AI-powered creative tools.

This programme takes learners from the fundamentals of graphic design through advanced concepts including graphic design principles, colour theory, typography, composition and layout, visual communication, branding and identity design, logo designing, social media graphics, digital marketing creatives, poster and flyer designing, brochure and catalogue designing, business card and stationery design, advertising creatives, AI-assisted graphic design, AI-powered image and content creation, photo editing and manipulation, professional presentation design, print-ready design preparation, and digital content creation. Students will gain hands-on experience in creating, editing, customizing, and optimizing professional-quality visual designs while mastering industry-relevant graphic design software, AI-powered design platforms, creative workflows, and modern design techniques. Learners will also develop practical skills in creating brand identities, social media content, promotional materials, marketing campaigns, digital advertisements, professional portfolios, and client-based design projects through real-world projects and industry-based assignments.

Delivered online in both English and Tamil, the programme is ideal for school leavers, undergraduates, working professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, business owners, aspiring graphic designers, digital marketers, content creators, and anyone seeking to build future-ready graphic design and creative communication skills. The flexible evening schedule, combined with recorded sessions and learning resources, enables students to learn at their own pace while balancing personal and professional commitments.

By the end of the programme, learners will have developed a professional graphic design portfolio, mastered modern graphic design platforms and AI-powered creative tools, understood industry-standard design principles and best practices, and acquired the confidence to pursue opportunities in graphic designing, branding and identity design, social media design, digital advertising, visual content creation, freelance graphic design, creative entrepreneurship, and other rapidly growing digital and creative technology careers.

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Programme Overview

School / Faculty
School of Information Technology
Level
professional-certificate
Duration
3 Months
Credits
N/A
Evaluation
Assessment Based
Delivery Mode
Online
Medium
English & Tamil
Class Time
Weekly 2 Classes (Night)
Class Recordings
Available (T&C Applied)
Study Materials
Available (T&C Applied)
Internship Facility
Not Offered
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Who Is This Programme For?

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After O/L
After Ordinary Level
2
After A/L
After Advanced Level
3
Higher Education Students
Diploma, HND, Degree Students
4
Working Professionals
Government / Private
5
Freelancers / Entrepreneurs
6
Beginners Interested in Programming
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Entry Requirements

Meet any one of the following pathways to qualify

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Pathway 1
O/L 5 Passes
OR
2
Pathway 2
RQF2 / QES2
OR
3
Pathway 3
Relevant Skills / Experience

You only need to satisfy one pathway — not all of them. View all level requirements →

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Special Discount Criteria

Undergraduates
N/A
More Than 1 Programme Enrolled
N/A
HIBC Students
N/A
Recommended by Harwest / Studyz Academy
N/A
Students Union Member
N/A
Recommended by Students Union Member
Contact enrolment team for details
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Admissions Open

Speak to our admissions team about Professional Certificate in Graphic Designing.

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Skills You'll Gain

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AI-Assisted Design Digital Advertising Design Creative Content Design Portfolio Development Client Project Handling Freelancing Digital Entrepreneurship
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Career Pathways

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Sri Lanka — Graphic Designer / Visual Designer
LKR 40,000 – 150,000+ / Month
Gulf Region — Graphic Designer / Creative Designer / Brand Designer
AED 2,500 – 7,000+ / Month
Freelance — Logo Design, Branding, Social Media Design, Marketing Creatives
LKR5,000 – 100,000+ Per Project
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Academic Progression

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professional-certificate This programme
Level 4 / Diploma in Graphic Designing
After Level 3
6 Months
HND / Higher Diploma in IT
After Diploma
12 Months
Bsc (Hons) Top-Up
After HD
12 Months
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Partners & Collaborations

Authorised Media Partners
Agni Media
Sri Lanka
Agni Media Network is a modern digital media organization committed to providing credible...
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Students Trained From
Technical College
Sri Lanka
Harwest International Business College provides industry-focused training in Information T...
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Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education
Sri Lanka
We provide internship and industry training opportunities for HND in Information Technolog...
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Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Harwest International Business College provides industry-focused training and practical le...
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South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
We provides internship and industry training opportunities for undergraduate students of S...
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Sister Campus
Studyz Academy
Sri Lanka
Studyz Academy is the official sister campus of Harwest International Business College, de...
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Your Instructors

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SA. Mohamed Sanaf

SA. Mohamed Sanaf

Lecturer
Academic
🎓 Qualifications
Master in Business Administration
PGDIP in Strategic Management & Leadership
BTEC HND in System Development
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Programme Videos

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What Our Students Say (S)

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From Our Facebook

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Posts from Studyz

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Real Stories from Real Students
Hear directly from those who have experienced this programme — their journeys, growth, and achievements speak for themselves.
Student Testimonials
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🌟 Student Success Story of IM. Himas 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student, Himas, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the programme has…

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🌟 Student Success Story of MB. Zainab 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student, Sareek, as she shares her learning experience at Harwest College and how the programme …

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🌟 Student Success Story of SM. Mohammed Aseem 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student, Aseem, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the prog…

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🌟 Student Success Story of N. Sareek Ahamed 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student, Sareek, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the prog…

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🌟 Student Success Story of K. Kirushanth 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student, kirushanth, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the prog…

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🌟 Student Success Story of SM. Nazik 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student Nazik, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the programme has e…

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🌟 Student Success Story of MH. Sakir Ahamed 🎨 Diploma in Graphic Designing Hear from our Graphic Designing student, Sakir Ahamed, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the…

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🌟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅. 𝐅𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐞𝐡𝐚 🎨 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Hear from our Graphic Designing student, 𝐅𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐞𝐡𝐚, as she shares her learning experience at Harwest College and how the course has…

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🌟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 🎨 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Hear from our Graphic Designing student, 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧, as he shares his learning experience at Harwest College and how the course …

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🖥️✨ 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 | 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🎙️ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐀𝐌 . 𝐀𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐀𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇…

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How to Enrol

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Consultation
Contact the enrolment team
2
Offer Confirmation
Courses & gifts confirmed (if any)
3
Payment
Make payment & share the slip
4
Application
Submit application forms
5
Onboarding
Receive LMS access & begin learning
Ready to take the next step?
Contact our admissions team — we'll guide you through the process.
Apply via WhatsApp
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Bank Details

Transfer your fee directly to the account below and bring the receipt on your first day.

HNB
Anuradhapura Branch
Account Name
Harwest International Business College (Pvt) Ltd
Account No.
010020503102
SWIFT / BIC
HBLILKLX
After transferring, send your receipt to the admissions team on WhatsApp.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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This programme is designed for beginners. All programming concepts are taught from the fundamentals.
Practical activities and project-based learning help students understand how professional design requirements can be converted into effective visual solutions.
The programme provides practical design skills that can help you build a portfolio and explore freelance opportunities through platforms such as Fiverr, Upwork, and direct client projects.
Other
For most programmes, you need a minimum of O/L qualifications or equivalent. Some advanced programmes may require A/L or a prior diploma. Our enrollment team can advise based on your background.
Diploma programmes typically take 6 months to complete. Foundation programmes are 3 months and HND programmes are 12 months. Duration may vary slightly depending on the specific programme.
Recorded sessions will be available, and you can also receive support from the instructor if you have any questions.
You can submit a certificate verification request through our Certificate Verification page. Our team will verify and respond within 24 hours.
Students receive career guidance, CV preparation support, interview tips, and professional development advice.
Yes. Through our School of Language & Career Development, we provide career guidance, CV writing workshops, interview preparation and connections with industry partners.

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