Spark Certificate in Graphic Design Essentials

What This Programme Covers

• Design principles — composition, contrast, alignment, and proximity as the foundations of visual communication
• Typography basics — choosing fonts, pairing typefaces, and using text as a design element rather than an afterthought
• Colour theory introduction — understanding the psychology of colour, building palettes, and using colour purposefully
• Canva for beginners — navigating the platform and producing professional outputs without a design degree
• Creating professional graphics and flyers — applying everything learned to produce social media content and print-ready materials

Who This Is For

Small business owners who create their own marketing materials, ministry workers, NGO communicators, social media managers, and anyone who wants to produce professional-looking designs without hiring a designer or spending years in art school.

Entry Requirements

This programme is open to everyone. No art background, design software experience, or prior creative training is required. All design work in this programme is completed using Canva, which is free and runs in any browser.