Illustrator is the industry standard for vector work — logos, icons, marketing collateral, floor plans, and more. Ottawa designers and non-designers use it daily, and our courses meet you at your level. From the essential drawing tools to advanced production workflows, we focus on what you’ll actually use in your Ottawa workplace.

Before this course, Illustrator felt overwhelming. I barely knew where to start. Dave broke everything down step by step and made it fun to learn. What I appreciated most was how practical the training was!
Illustrator's vector drawing tools are genuinely powerful, and this Ottawa workshop focuses on the ones you'll reach for every day. Hands-on with the fundamentals from the first hour -- enough to start producing real work with confidence. No prior vector experience needed, just a willingness to learn something you'll actually use.
Working faster and smarter in Illustrator is the focus of this Ottawa course. You'll go beyond the everyday tools into advanced features designed for schematics, infographics, 3D compositions, floor plans, and more. If you already know Illustrator and want to tackle more complex projects with greater efficiency, this delivers.
Prepress and packaging in Illustrator demands a precise, production-focused skillset. This Ottawa course is built specifically for that work -- the material is customized to match what you actually do. If you're comfortable with Illustrator and need to level up your production workflow, this is where you go next.
Anyone who wants to create stunning vector graphics, logos, icons, infographics, schematics, or illustrations. Illustrator is perfect for designers, marketers, and anyone who needs high-quality, scalable artwork.
No, in fact we cannot overstate how much fun Illustrator is. The learning curve is gentle. Illustrator has a very rich tool set so even
complicated artwork is easy to create.
We train using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud version. Let us know if you are working with an older version. It won’t be a problem.
Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to showcase your skills. All you have to do is ask.
Not at all. We start with the basics and guide you through professional techniques so you can produce work you’ll be proud to share.
Our most popular course is a 12-hour workshop running over two days. One-day or even half-day modules are available too.
Yes, The course is hands-on from the start and each session includes guided exercises so you can learn by creating real projects.
The course is led by a live instructor who guides you step by step. Each concept is demonstrated first, then you’ll put it into practice right away. Sessions are interactive, hands-on, and can be customized to meet your team’s specific needs.
You’ll be able to design polished graphics, and work with shapes and typography. In class, you’ll create posters, information sheets, schematics, logos, diagrams, and more.
Real estate, advertising, publishing, web design, packaging, social media. Illustrator skills are in high demand across all industries and creative fields.
At Training Ottawa, we help professionals build the skills that make work easier, faster, and more impactful. Our courses combine expert instruction with real-world projects so you can immediately apply what you learn.
Whether you’re creating stunning designs, managing complex projects, analyzing data, or producing compelling content, our goal is simple: to help you work smarter, not harder.
We are proud to be a Canadian company.

You can expect your instructor to be helpful and engaging. Your Adobe Illustrator training will be hands-on, right from the start, and your day lasts about 7 hours including breaks and lunch. You will get lots of practice with the basics so you can be confident diving into projects back in the office. Your Adobe Illustrator training is structured so that you understand and remember the lessons learned.
You will work on practical exercises—learning new skills and professional techniques that you will use in your own real-world projects. You will meet attendees who are like-minded people pursuing similar goals. You can expect lively Q&As. We hope you’ll ask all the questions you want. Please let us know before the event if you have any special requests or challenges.
» Cancellations made more than 5 days before a course date qualify for a full refund minus a $35 administration fee per student.
» Cancellations made less than 5 days before a course do not qualify for a refund but the class may be rescheduled.
» Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start time are not eligible for a refund and may not be rescheduled.
» We are not able to offer refunds or rescheduling for no-shows or uncompleted courses.
» There is no charge for rescheduling when you inform us at least 3 days before the course.
» An administration fee of $35 per person is charged when rescheduling less than 3 days before a course.
» Student substitutions are free. If you cannot take a course maybe your colleague can. Just let us know.
» It is rare that classes do not run as scheduled but we do reserve the right to reschedule previously confirmed classes.