Canva Design for Business Certificate

With the Canva Design for Business Certificate, you prepare for professional roles by mastering Canva and Canva Pro. You learn the fundamentals of graphic design to create a variety of business assets, including videos, animations, and presentations, as well as social media and company branding content.

This certificate is stackable, meaning the credits you earn apply directly toward the Administrative Office Technologies AAS.

Professional Competencies

  • Visual Communication: You apply basic graphic design principles to ensure your business content looks professional and cohesive.
  • Multimedia Production: You gain the skills to build high-engagement content like videos and animations rather than just static layouts.
  • Brand Identity: You learn how to develop and maintain consistent company branding across multiple platforms.

Canva and Canva Pro are trademarks of Canva Pty Ltd. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Mentioning these trademarks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark holders.

Contact (815) 455-8690 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $851.5

Credit Hours to Complete: 6

Weeks to Complete: 16


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What you need to know about getting your Canva Design for Business Certificate (CIP 10.0303)

Total Canva Design for Business Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $729 $2,621.52 $3,341.64 $3,341.64
Additional Costs $122.5 $122.5 $122.5 $122.5
Program Total $851.5 $2,744.02 $3,464.14 $3,464.14

What makes MCC's Canva Design for Business Certificate program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

  • Credits earned in this certificate are stackable towards the AOT AAS degree (see above), helping you achieve your educational goals faster and earn multiple credentials as you go.
  • Many AOT courses have reduced or zero textbook costs, with more courses added each academic year.
  • Classes include course projects common to the industry.
  • You may participate in Scots for Non-Profits by volunteering at a local non-profit organization to earn graduation Silver Cord hours.
  • You'll learn from educated, experienced faculty who will share their expertise, knowledge, and troubleshooting skills with you.

How will MCC's Canva Design for Business Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

Ask about internships for college credit and job shadowing opportunities!

Outside of the Classroom

To further your career, you may seek national certification credentials beyond MCC's certificate. Organizations offering certification exams include:

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester.

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.