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A certificate in desktop publishing and design is aimed at instructing students on the use and proper application of various software publishing programs. Desktop publishing and design software tends to be highly advanced and offer features that are not generally known, meaning that instruction in their usage can reveal their secrets. In addition, some certificate programs may also teach the basics of publishing for the web with information on standard web design and development principles. The certificate may prove useful for business professionals, newcomers to the field of publishing, and seasoned experts as well. Basic and advanced computer skills will be useful for the completion of the program, but many skills with computers and software will also be imparted to the eager student.

Recipients of the certificate in desktop publishing and design will find that they have an advantage for employment in a number of positions such as any that require skill with basic publishing software, design jobs, the newspaper industry, the magazine industry, and the web publishing industry. In a tough job market, it’s always useful to have certificates to prove that you possess skills valuable to employers. As such, the program will be useful for almost any career that involves the usage of computers and various types of computer software.

Example Courses

• Practical Software Applications
• Designing Web Graphics
• Advanced Desktop Skills

Potential Industries

• Advertising
• Web Design
• Publishing

Colleges Offering Degree

• Lake Land College
• Sinclair Community College
• Stratford Career Institute