Digital Publishing
Certificate
Being able to develop your own digital marketing projects is an asset to your career and your business. Gain valuable graphic design and digital publishing skills in as little as nine months. Students can start working while they work to complete the certificate.
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Scholarships available – and one might have your name on it
This certificate prepares you to work in print and digital publishing, graphic software, digital photography, image manipulation, page layout, production planning, press operation, e-book development, web page creation, and vector graphic development.
Admissions Office
This certificate is perfect for anyone who already has a degree and is looking to change careers or expand opportunities in their existing job.
Network with students and employers in the graphic communications field through work-study activities.
Production Artist, Designer, Website Designer, Installer, Press Operator, Screen Printers
COMPLETION TIME
12 Months
if Full Time
2 Semesters
34 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$5,270
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2023-24
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
If you are currently working and would like to add to your skills in developing marketing and promotion pieces, the Digital Publishing Certificate is the perfect pathway for continuing your education.
John Baggett, Associate Professor, Agricultural & Industrial Technology
How Do I Get Into the Digital Publishing Program?
If you’ve already earned your degree but want to improve your digital publishing knowledge, this certificate is for you. Talk to an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 600 scholarships.
- Need help? Our admissions team is happy to assist.
- Student success advisors are available to assist.
- This certificate offers quick benefits to employers. Many are willing to work with part-time students to encourage them to complete their degree.
What Can I Expect As a Digital Publishing Student?
- Digital publishing experience is an asset to many jobs. And graphic communications positions are available in communities everywhere.
- This certificate in Digital Publishing is part of the Graphic Communications Associate in Applied Science degree that can be transferred to Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, or the University of Wisconsin – Stout.
- Students in the Graphic Communications program usually have a job within the first year of taking classes.
- If you are already working in a graphic communications field, this certificate can help you stay up to date with current media, methods, and software programs.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.
Admissions
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Phone: (309) 694-5200
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Administrative Building
L220C
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Mon-Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Virtual Stretch Hours
Mon-Tue: 4:30 pm – 6pm