Graphic Design course in Pakistan
گرافک ڈیزائن کورس
Design visuals that brands pay for every day.
A 12-week online course in professional graphic design. You learn design principles, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva, and build a portfolio of logos, social media posts, ads and print designs that clients and agencies hire for.
Govt. endorsedPSEB registeredPFTP’s Graphic Design course in Pakistan is a 12-week online program by the government-endorsed, PSEB-registered Professional Freelancing Training Program. You learn design principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Canva for logos, social media, ads and print, with a client-ready portfolio in live online classes taught in Urdu and English, then complete a real project and earn a certificate anyone can verify online.
- Course
- Graphic Design (beginner to job-ready)
- Provider
- PFTP · Government endorsed · PSEB registered
- Duration
- 12 weeks: 8 weeks live training + 4 weeks project & GAT
- Mode
- 100% online · live classes, recorded on the LMS
- Language
- Urdu and English
- Certificate
- PFTP certificate with a unique verification code
- Eligibility
- Matric or above, CNIC or B-Form
- After the course
- Scholarship Card, internships incl. CM IT Internship Program
What you’ll learn
Eight practical skills, taught the way professionals use them every day. Each one ends with something you build yourself.
Design principles
Colour, typography, layout and hierarchy that make designs work.
Adobe Photoshop
Photo editing, manipulation and social media graphics.
Adobe Illustrator
Vector logos, icons and illustrations that scale to any size.
Logo and brand identity
Logos, colour palettes and brand kits for businesses.
Social media design
Posts, stories, carousels and ads for every platform.
Print design
Flyers, business cards, banners and brochures ready for print.
AI design tools
Use AI image tools and Canva AI to work faster.
Portfolio and clients
Behance portfolio and selling design on Fiverr and Upwork.
Week by week
8 weeks of live online training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test.
01Weeks 1–2Design principles
- Colour theory and palettes
- Typography and font pairing
- Layout, grids and visual hierarchy
- Studying great design
Outcome: You can judge and fix a weak design.
02Weeks 3–4Adobe Photoshop
- Interface, layers and masks
- Photo retouching and editing
- Social media posts and ad banners
- Mockups
Outcome: You create polished social media graphics.
03Week 5Adobe Illustrator
- Shapes, pen tool and paths
- Vector icons and illustrations
- Typography in Illustrator
- Exporting for web and print
Outcome: You build clean vector artwork.
04Weeks 6–7Logos and brand identity
- Logo types and design process
- Designing logos from brief to final
- Brand colours, fonts and guidelines
- Presenting designs to clients
Outcome: You design a complete brand identity.
05Week 8Print, AI tools and freelancing
- Flyers, cards and brochures for print
- AI image tools and Canva AI
- Behance portfolio
- Fiverr and Upwork for designers
Outcome: Your portfolio and freelance profile are live.
06Weeks 9–12Final project and assessment
- Design a full brand kit for a real or sample business
- Mentor review and improvements
- Grand Assessment Test (GAT)
- Certificate, scholarship and internship shortlisting
Outcome: You graduate with a professional design portfolio.
From zero to job-ready
Where you start, where you are halfway, and how skilled you are at the end.
Where you start
No design experience needed. Curiosity and a laptop are enough.
Halfway there
You edit photos in Photoshop and create social media designs.
Job-ready
You design logos, brand kits and print work for real clients.
PFTP Industry Mentors
Working professionals · PFTP mentor panel
Every PFTP course is taught live by mentors who do this work for clients and companies every day. They teach from real projects, review your work personally and stay with your batch until your final assessment.
Careers and earning
Roles you can target
- Graphic Designer
- Social Media Designer
- Logo & Brand Designer
- Print Designer
- Freelance Designer
- Junior Art Director
Ways to earn
Income depends on your skill, practice and effort.
Learn graphic design from any city
PFTP training is 100% online. Join live classes from home in any city of Pakistan; students from every province study together in the same batch.
Questions about this course
Is the Graphic Design course beginner-friendly?
Yes. No prior experience is needed. The course starts from the basics and builds step by step with mentor support.
Do I need a powerful laptop for graphic design?
A normal laptop that runs Photoshop and Illustrator is enough to learn. You can also start practising with Canva on any device.
Can I work as a freelance graphic designer after this course?
Yes. Graphic design is one of the most in-demand skills on Fiverr and Upwork. The course helps you build a portfolio and freelance profile to start.
Are the classes online?
Yes. PFTP training is 100% online. Classes are live, and every lecture is saved on the LMS so you can revise any time from anywhere in Pakistan.
How long is the course?
12 weeks: 8 weeks of live training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test (GAT).
Can I learn Graphic Design in Urdu?
Yes. Classes are taught in Urdu and English, so you can follow every lesson comfortably.
Can I join from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad or any other city?
Yes. Because the course is online, students join from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and every other city of Pakistan.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After passing the final assessment you receive a PFTP certificate with a unique code that anyone can verify online.
What does it cost?
There is no tuition fee. You pay a one-time Documentation Processing Fee for the free course, scholarships, internships and LMS portal. See How to pay.
What do I need to join?
A laptop or smartphone with internet, your CNIC or B-Form, and Matric or above.
Can I get an internship after this course?
Top performers are shortlisted for scholarships and internships, including the Chief Minister IT Internship Program where PFTP is on the panel.
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