Design principles, colour and typography with the core tools — Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW and Canva — for posters, logos, cards and flex.
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A step-by-step path into design work: learn the tools local studios, printers and agencies use, then branding, print production, social creatives and packaging, and finish with a portfolio. Choose a 3, 6 or 9 month track at techcadd Computer Institute Jalandhar and go as far as your goals need.
Each track builds on the one before it, so you can start short and extend later without repeating anything.
Design principles, colour and typography with the core tools — Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW and Canva — for posters, logos, cards and flex.
View the syllabusEverything in 3 months, plus brand identity, print production and social media campaigns, with an internship letter.
View the syllabusEverything in 6 months, plus InDesign publications, packaging design, live client-style work and a finished portfolio for interviews.
View the syllabustechcadd Computer Institute's Graphic Design certificate program in Jalandhar is built for people who want design to be their work, not just a skill on a CV — at a printing press, an ad agency, an in-house marketing team, or taking small freelance jobs alongside.
Every track starts with the basics that make a design look right — layout, colour and typography — and the core tools: Photoshop for photos and social posts, Illustrator for logos and vector artwork, CorelDRAW for the flex, cards and print jobs Punjab's printers run on, and Canva for quick resizing. Longer tracks add brand identity, print production and social media campaigns, then InDesign publications, packaging and live client-style work.
Because the tracks build on each other, you can start with three months and extend later without repeating anything. Every design you make is reviewed by a trainer the way a client or art director would review it, and it all adds up to a portfolio you can show at interviews.
Design every classYou do not need to be good at drawing. You need basic computer use, an eye for what looks neat, and the patience to redo a design until it is right.
Start a creative career early, with a portfolio to show instead of just a marksheet.
Add a practical design skill alongside your degree and build work you can show employers.
Turn a hobby with Canva or phone apps into professional work in the tools studios expect.
Move from running machines to designing the flex, cards and invitations yourself.
Learn to design logos, posts and invitations for local clients, with flexible batch timings.
Make your own brochures, packaging and social posts instead of waiting on an outside designer.
Design students come to the Jalandhar centre from Model Town, Urban Estate, Basti Sheikh, Rama Mandi and Jalandhar Cantt, with weekend learners travelling in from Phagwara, Kapurthala, Nakodar and Hoshiarpur. Morning, evening, weekend and 1-on-1 slots let you keep college or a job going while you train.
A local studio may need a logo in Illustrator, a flex in CorelDRAW and a post in Photoshop on the same day. The program covers them all.
Longer tracks cover branding, print production, packaging and publications — the work that separates a designer from a software operator.
Every track ends with finished pieces you can show. The longer the track, the broader and stronger the portfolio.
Begin with three months and continue to six or nine without repeating topics — the tracks are built to follow on from each other.
The 3-month track covers Months 1–3, the 6-month track continues to Month 6, and the 9-month track runs through all phases.
Learn why some designs look professional and others do not.
Each program is used on your own lab computer for the kind of work it is best at — not just shown on a projector.
PhotoshopPhoto editing & social posts
IllustratorLogos & vector artwork
CorelDRAWFlex, cards & print jobs
InDesignBrochures & catalogues
CanvaQuick templates & resizingComplete your track and its projects to receive a techcadd Computer Institute certificate — verifiable online — alongside the portfolio that actually gets designers hired.
Indicative starting pay for freshers in Punjab. Actual offers depend on the employer, your portfolio and how you interview.
Ad agencies, studios and in-house marketing teams
Printing presses, flex printers and publishers
Agencies and brands posting creatives every week
Income depends on clients; most start small alongside a job
If you want to learn the core tools for a job at a print shop or to design your own business material, 3 months is enough. For agency or in-house designer roles, 6 or 9 months gives you branding, print production and a stronger portfolio.
Many students take small local jobs — logos, invitations, social posts — while they study or work. Income is irregular at first, so we suggest treating it as a side income until you have steady clients.
Print shops and flex printers in Punjab mostly use CorelDRAW; agencies and social media teams lean on Photoshop and Illustrator. The program covers all of them.
Digital marketing pairs naturally with design, since you will already be making the creatives. Video editing or UI design are also popular next steps.
Every phase ends with a client-style brief. These are the headline projects that anchor your portfolio, depending on your track.
Design a shop flex and visiting card set at real sizes, prepared correctly for printing.
Create a logo, colour palette, stationery and a simple guideline sheet for a local business.
Plan and design a 9-post Instagram grid and festive offer creatives in one brand style.
Lay out a multi-page product catalogue and design a box and label with dielines.
Every topic is taught the way design work happens in a studio, so you learn to work with feedback, not just with software.
The trainer explains the task and demonstrates the key technique on the big screen.
e.g. A café needs a menu flyerYou create your own version on your computer while the trainer checks your progress.
e.g. Layout, fonts and photosYour design is reviewed like a client would review it, and you revise it until it is ready.
e.g. Fixing spacing and coloursPlenty of places in Jalandhar teach a design program or two. What differs is whether you learn the full range employers ask for, get honest feedback on your work, and leave with a portfolio instead of just notes.
Every design gets specific feedback on layout, colour and type — not just a tick.
Small enough that the trainer sees and corrects your work every class.
Morning, evening, weekend and 1-on-1 batches around college or work.
Bleed, CMYK and file preparation so your designs print correctly.
Portfolio reviews, mock interviews and job updates with 500+ hiring partners.
25,000+ students trained, rated 4.9★ on Google.
Questions worth asking before you join any graphic design program, including this one.
| Feature | techcadd Computer Institute | Typical institute |
|---|---|---|
| Tools covered | Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, InDesign, Canva | –Often one or two programs |
| Track options | 3, 6 or 9 months, each building on the last | –One fixed length |
| Design basics | Colour, typography and layout taught first | –Straight into tool buttons |
| Projects | Client-style briefs with feedback | –Copying tutorials |
| Print readiness | Bleed, CMYK and real sizes covered | –Rarely covered |
| Batch size | Small batches with individual attention | –Large, crowded batches |
| Internship letter | On 6 and 9 month tracks | –Not usually offered |
| After the program | Placement support + portfolio review | –Certificate only |
The right-hand column describes what is commonly offered in the market, not any particular institute.
Rated 4.9★ on Google by students of every age and background.
“I did the 6 month track. The branding and brochure work in my portfolio got more questions at the interview than my certificate.”
“Started with 3 months to see if I liked it, then extended. Nothing was repeated, it just carried on.”
“I used to print other people's files at a flex shop. Now I make the designs myself in CorelDRAW.”
“The trainer told me honestly when a design was not working. My logos got much better because of that.”
“The packaging and catalogue months were useful for my job at a sports goods unit. Small batch, so I got proper attention.”
“Weekend batch suited me. I now make invitations and festival posts for people I know.”
Every mode covers the same syllabus, projects and placement support. Pick the schedule that fits your life.
Weekday batches in the techcadd Computer Institute Jalandhar lab: your own workstation, licensed software and a trainer who checks your screen every class.
Built for college students and people with a day job. The same syllabus, projects and placement support, after working hours.
Saturday and Sunday classes for working professionals and students travelling in from nearby towns — just a different calendar.
Your own schedule with a dedicated trainer — for shifting rosters, or anyone who wants to move faster than a batch allows.
Still unsure? A counsellor can walk you through batches, fees and the syllabus in one short call.
📞The 3-month track covers design basics and the core tools. The 6-month track adds brand identity, print production and social media creatives. The 9-month track adds InDesign publications, packaging, live client-style work and a full portfolio.
No. The program starts with design basics and each tool from its first screen. Basic computer use is enough to begin.
Yes. The tracks build on each other, so you can continue to 6 or 9 months without repeating what you have already learned.
Every track gets a techcadd Computer Institute certificate that can be verified online. The 6 and 9 month tracks also include an internship letter.
Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend batches are available, plus 1-on-1 slots on request.
No. Every student gets a lab computer with the software installed. A laptop helps for practice at home but is not required.
Yes. We help you finish your portfolio, prepare for interviews and share openings from our 500+ hiring partners. We do not promise a job, but we support you through the search.
Yes. Book a free demo class, see the lab and some student work, and meet the trainer before you decide.
Talk to a counsellor or book a free demo class to see the lab, some student work and how a design class runs before you decide.
Book a free demo class and see the lab before you decide.