Award-Winning Design Institute · Pune
Graphic Design Course in Pune With Placement Support
Learn Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Figma, After Effects and Premiere Pro on real client-style projects, build a portfolio that gets interviews, and choose a 3-month or 6-month program in classroom or online.
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Hiring companies
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Years of experience
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Started freelancing
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About the Course
What Is Graphic Design?
Graphic design is visual communication: using typography, colour, images and layout to get a message across. Designers create logos and brand identities, social media posts and ads, brochures, packaging, magazines, websites and app screens.
PIIDM’s graphic design course in Pune teaches you the design fundamentals first, then the software professionals use, and then puts both to work on portfolio projects so you are ready for a design job or freelance clients.
Course at a Glance
- Duration: 3 months or 6 months
- Fees: ₹35,000 (3 months), ₹45,000 (6 months), discount available
- Mode: Classroom (FC Road, Hadapsar, PCMC) or live online
- Tools: up to 9, from Photoshop to Figma
- Payment: 2 instalments
- After the course: certificate, internship & placement support
Course Options
Graphic Design Course Fees & Program Options
Start with core graphic design in 3 months, or go further with motion graphics, video editing and UI/UX design in 6 months.
3 Months
Advanced Graphic Designing Program
₹35,000
course fee · discount available
Online & classroom · Portfolio design · Placement support · CV building · Interview preparation
Tools you will learn
Photoshop
Lightroom
Illustrator
InDesign
CorelDRAW
6 Months
Graphic Design + Motion Graphics + Video Editing + UI/UX Design
₹45,000
course fee · discount available
Online & classroom · Portfolio design · Placement support · CV building · Interview preparation
Tools you will learn
Photoshop
Lightroom
Illustrator
InDesign
CorelDRAW
After Effects
Figma
Premiere Pro
Filmora
Pay in 2 instalments: 50% before day 1 and the rest within 45 days. Online (net banking, card, UPI) or cash. Ask a counsellor for the current discount.
Syllabus
Graphic Design Course Syllabus
Every module is taught hands-on, on projects and assignments. Modules marked 6 months are part of the 6-month program.
Module 1: Design Fundamentals
- Elements & principles of design
- Typography & colour theory
- Layout designing & grids
- Creative visualisation & the design process
- Designing for print vs digital
Module 2: Adobe Photoshop
- Photo editing & retouching
- Image manipulation & compositing
- Colour correction
- Social media creatives & banners
- Mockups
Module 3: Adobe Lightroom
- Photo organising & editing workflow
- Exposure, colour & tone correction
- Presets & batch editing
Module 4: Adobe Illustrator
- Vector illustration
- Logo design
- Brand identity design
- Infographics
- Icons & illustrations
Module 5: CorelDRAW
- Print design
- Menu design
- Product packaging & labels
- Visiting cards, flyers & brochures
Module 6: Adobe InDesign
- Print & publication design
- Magazines & newsletters
- Books & brochures
- Printing parameters (bleed, CMYK, resolution)
Module 7: Adobe After Effects (6 months)
- Motion graphics
- Animated text & titles
- Rotoscoping
- Compositing
Module 8: Adobe Premiere Pro & Filmora (6 months)
- Video editing
- Colour correction
- Transitions & effects
- Reels & YouTube video editing
Module 9: Figma: UI/UX Design (6 months)
- UI design for websites & apps
- UX basics & user flows
- Wireframes & prototypes
Module 10: Portfolio & Career
- Portfolio building with your best projects
- Agency-style live briefs
- Freelancing guidance
- CV building & interview preparation
- Internship & placement support
Software You Will Master
9 Industry-Standard Design Tools
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe InDesign
CorelDRAW
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Adobe Premiere Pro
Filmora
Portfolio
Projects You Will Build for Your Portfolio
Employers hire designers on their portfolio. You finish the course with real projects across branding, print, social media and UI.
Logo Design
Visiting Card Design
Brochure Design
UI/UX Design
Social Media Design
Magazine Design
Brand Identity
Mockup Design
What Your Design Portfolio Should Include
- 10–15 of your best projects across branding, print, social media and UI
- For each project: the brief, your idea and the final design
- A mix of styles and formats (logo, poster, packaging, app screen)
- Hosted online on Behance, Dribbble or your own website, plus a PDF to send with job applications
Why PIIDM
How You Learn Graphic Design at PIIDM
100% Practical Training
Every class is hands-on. You work on real projects and assignments, not just software demos.
Agency-Style Learning
Work on briefs the way a design agency does: brand identity, print, social media and UI projects.
Industry Expert Trainers
Learn from working designers who review your work and help you improve it.
Portfolio Building
Build a portfolio of your best projects that you can show in interviews and to clients.
Freelancing & Agency Guidance
Learn how to find clients, price your work and start freelancing or your own design studio.
Internship, Placement & Certificate
Get an internship, interview calls with 600+ hiring companies, interview preparation and a PIIDM certificate.
Compare Course Types
Certificate vs Diploma vs Degree in Graphic Design
If you want to start working quickly, a practical certificate course with a strong portfolio is usually the fastest route. A degree takes years and costs lakhs.
| Course type | Typical duration | Typical fees | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short / certificate course | 2–6 months | ₹15,000 – ₹60,000 | Getting job-ready fast, freelancing, adding design to your skills |
| Diploma | 6–15 months | ₹35,000 – ₹1,80,000 | A deeper program with more specialisations |
| Degree (B.Des / BFA) | 3–4 years | ₹3.5 lakh – ₹8 lakh+ | A full academic route after 12th, usually with an entrance exam or portfolio |
| PIIDM | 3 or 6 months | ₹35,000 / ₹45,000 | Job-ready skills, portfolio and placement support in a short time |
Typical ranges from the published fees of graphic design institutes and colleges in Pune and Mumbai, 2026.
Before You Join
How to Choose the Best Graphic Design Institute in Pune
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Design fundamentals, not just software
Typography, colour, layout and the design process should come before tools. At PIIDM, module 1 is design fundamentals.
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A real portfolio at the end
Ask what projects you will finish. PIIDM students build logo, branding, print, social media, mockup and UI projects.
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Practical, project-based classes
You learn design by doing it. Our training is 100% practical, on real projects and assignments.
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Clear fees and duration
Know the total cost upfront. PIIDM: ₹35,000 for 3 months, ₹45,000 for 6 months, in 2 instalments.
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Placement and internship support
Check for interview calls, CV building and internships. PIIDM offers all three with 600+ hiring companies.
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A free demo class first
Attend a class before you pay. Book a free online or classroom demo at PIIDM.
Award-Winning Institute
Awarded Best Training Institute in Pune
PIIDM has been awarded by the Asia Africa Development Council (managed by DY Patil College) and by IFA for Best Training Institute in Pune.
Scope of Graphic Design in Pune
Scope of Graphic Design in Pune in 2026
Every brand needs visuals for social media, ads, packaging, websites and apps, and video content keeps growing. That keeps designers in demand in Pune and makes design one of the easiest skills to freelance.
Advertising & Design Agencies
Agencies need designers for logos, campaigns, social media creatives and print work for many clients.
IT, SaaS & Startups
Tech companies and startups hire UI designers and visual designers for apps, websites and marketing.
E-commerce & D2C Brands
Online brands need product images, banners, packaging and ad creatives every week.
Print, Packaging & Publishing
Printers, FMCG brands and publishers need brochure, label, packaging and magazine designers.
Motion Graphics & Video
Reels, YouTube and video ads have made motion graphics and video editing skills highly valuable.
Freelancing & Remote Work
Designers work from a laptop, so you can take projects from clients across India and abroad.
Graphic Designer Salary in Pune
Salary After a Graphic Design Course
The average graphic designer salary in India is about ₹4.2 LPA. Pay grows with your portfolio and skills: designers who also know motion graphics, video editing and UI/UX usually earn more.
Indicative yearly salaries from recent salary surveys. Actual pay depends on your skills, portfolio, experience and company.
Fresher Graphic Designer
0–1 year experience
₹1.9 – 3.2 LPA
Graphic Designer
1–3 years experience
₹3+ LPA
Senior Graphic Designer
4–9 years experience
₹6 – 8 LPA
Web Designer
Starting salary
₹2.8+ LPA
3D Artist
Starting salary
₹2.9+ LPA
Career Options
Jobs After a Graphic Design Course
Graphic Designer
Social media posts, ads, letterheads, packaging and marketing material for a brand.
Logo & Brand Identity Designer
Logos, colour palettes and brand guidelines that build a brand’s identity.
Social Media Designer
Daily creatives, carousels and ad designs for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Print & Publication Designer
Brochures, magazines, menus, labels and packaging ready for print.
UI Designer
Screens, buttons and layouts for websites, apps and software in Figma.
UX Designer
User flows, wireframes and prototypes that make websites and apps easy to use.
Motion Graphics Designer
Animated logos, titles and explainer graphics in After Effects.
Video Editor
Reels, YouTube videos and video ads edited in Premiere Pro.
Freelancing
Start Freelancing as a Graphic Designer
Design is one of the easiest skills to freelance: you need a laptop, your software and a portfolio. 2,470+ PIIDM students have started freelancing, and the course includes freelancing and agency guidance.
Online Graphic Design Course
Learning From Mumbai or Another City? Join Online
The same graphic design programs run as live online batches, so students from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and anywhere in India can learn with PIIDM trainers, build the same portfolio and get the same placement support.
Our Centres
Graphic Design Classes Near You in Pune & PCMC
Join a classroom batch at any of our 3 centres, or learn live online from anywhere.
Head Office: FC Road, Pune
Shivank Building, Apte Road, 404, Fergusson College Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004
Pimple Saudagar (PCMC) Branch
Office 201, 2nd Floor, Vantage 21 Commercial, BRT Road, Above Max, Pimple Saudagar, 411027
Hadapsar (Pune) Branch
Office No.144, First Floor, The Capital, Pune – Solapur Road, Near Mega Center, Magarpatta, Annexe, Pune, Maharashtra 411013
Student Reviews
What Our Design Students Say
★★★★★
“PIIDM stands out in Pune for its graphic design program, boasting expert faculty, practical learning, and strong industry links for career success. Consideration of specialized tracks could elevate its offerings.”
Freelancer
★★★★★
“In Pune, PIIDM excels in graphic design education, leveraging experienced faculty, practical training, and industry affiliations for career opportunities. Enhancing specialized tracks could widen its appeal among diverse design interests.”
PIIDM student
★★★★★
“PIIDM Pune rocks for graphic design course in pune! Teachers are super helpful, teaching us real-world skills. Adding more specialized design options would make it even better!”
MBA Student
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“PIIDM Pune is fantastic for graphic design course in pune! The teachers are supportive, teaching us practical skills. Including more specialized design tracks would be awesome for exploring diverse interests!”
BBA Student
★★★★★
“PIIDM Pune is the best institute for graphic design! The teachers are really helpful and teach practical skills. It’d be even better with more options for specialized design areas!”
Freelancer
Student Life
Student Life at PIIDM
Batch certification, cricket events, farewell parties, Dandiya night and much more.
Who Can Join
The course starts from the basics, so no design experience is needed.
Students
Beginners
Freshers & Job Seekers
Working Professionals
Freelancers
Business Owners
Social Media Marketers
Anyone Creative
Fees, Payment & Certificate
- 3-month program: ₹35,000
- 6-month program: ₹45,000
- Discount available: ask a counsellor
- Pay online (net banking, card, UPI) or cash
- 2 instalments: 50% before day 1, the rest within 45 days
- PIIDM certificate, internship and placement support
FAQs
Graphic Design Course in Pune: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the graphic design course in Pune?
PIIDM offers a 3-month Advanced Graphic Designing Program and a 6-month program that adds motion graphics, video editing and UI/UX design. Both are available online and in classroom.
What are the graphic design course fees in Pune?
At PIIDM the 3-month Advanced Graphic Designing Program costs ₹35,000 and the 6-month program (graphic design, motion graphics, video editing and UI/UX) costs ₹45,000. A discount is available; ask a counsellor or click “Get Fees & Discount” for the current offer.
Which is better: the 3-month or the 6-month graphic design course?
Choose 3 months if you want core graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDRAW, Lightroom) and a portfolio quickly. Choose 6 months if you also want motion graphics, video editing and UI/UX design, which open more job roles and usually pay more.
What is the syllabus of the graphic design course?
Design fundamentals (typography, colour theory, layout), Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, CorelDRAW and InDesign, plus After Effects, Premiere Pro, Filmora and Figma in the 6-month program, and portfolio and career preparation.
Who can join this course? Is there any eligibility?
The course is suitable for beginners, students, working professionals, freelancers, business owners and anyone interested in graphic design. It starts from the basics.
Can I learn graphic design in 3 months?
Yes. The 3-month program covers design fundamentals and the core design tools with practical projects, which is enough to start as a junior graphic designer or freelancer. The 6-month program adds motion graphics, video editing and UI/UX.
Is graphic design a good career in 2026?
Yes. Brands need designs for social media, ads, packaging, websites and apps every day, and video content keeps growing. Designers with a strong portfolio and motion or UI/UX skills are in demand, and design is easy to freelance.
Can AI replace graphic designers?
AI tools speed up parts of design work, but brands still need designers who understand branding, layout, typography and the client’s goals and can turn ideas into finished work. Designers who use AI tools well become faster and more valuable.
What is the salary of a graphic designer in Pune?
Freshers usually earn about ₹1.9–3.2 LPA, and designers with 4–9 years of experience about ₹6–8 LPA. The average graphic designer salary in India is about ₹4.2 LPA. Actual pay depends on skills, portfolio and company.
What jobs can I get after a graphic design course?
Graphic Designer, Logo and Brand Identity Designer, Social Media Designer, Print and Publication Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, Motion Graphics Designer and Video Editor, or you can freelance.
Do you provide placement support and an internship?
Yes. We provide an internship and 100% placement assistance: interview calls with our 600+ hiring companies, CV building and interview preparation.
Will I build a portfolio during the course?
Yes. You build portfolio projects such as logo design, visiting cards, brochures, social media designs, magazine layouts, brand identity, mockups and UI/UX designs.
Which certificate will I get?
You get a certificate from PIIDM after completing the course.
Is the course available online for students in Mumbai and other cities?
Yes. The graphic design programs run as live online batches, so you can join from Mumbai or anywhere in India and get the same syllabus, portfolio reviews and placement support.
Where are your classroom centres?
Our classroom batches run at FC Road (head office) and Hadapsar in Pune, and at Pimple Saudagar in PCMC.
What is your refund policy?
We have a strict no-refund policy. Fees once paid are not refunded or transferred.
Do I need drawing skills to learn graphic design?
No. Graphic design is about layout, typography, colour and ideas, and most work is done in software. Drawing helps for illustration, but it is not required to become a graphic designer.
Can I join the graphic design course after 12th?
Yes. Students can join after 12th from any stream. The course starts from the basics, so no design background is needed.
Should I choose a certificate course, a diploma or a degree?
A practical certificate course is the fastest and most affordable way to become job-ready. A diploma goes deeper and takes longer. A B.Des or BFA degree takes 3–4 years and costs lakhs. PIIDM’s 3 and 6-month programs focus on job-ready skills and a portfolio.
Which graphic design institute is near FC Road and Deccan in Pune?
PIIDM’s head office is on Fergusson College Road (Apte Road), Deccan Gymkhana, close to Shivajinagar, Kothrud and Karve Road. We also have centres in Hadapsar and Pimple Saudagar (PCMC).
Can I learn graphic design on a phone?
You can make simple designs on phone apps, but professional design work and this course need a laptop or desktop with software such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
How do I build a graphic design portfolio?
Pick 10–15 of your best projects across branding, print, social media and UI, show the brief and your final design for each, and host it on Behance, Dribbble or your own website. You build these projects during the course.
How can I start freelancing after the course?
Build your portfolio, then find clients on Fiverr, Upwork, Behance, LinkedIn and Instagram or among local businesses. The course includes freelancing and agency guidance.
How can I pay the fees? Is there an instalment option?
You can pay online by net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI, or by cash. There are 2 instalments: 50% before day 1 and the rest within 45 days.
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