Typography Courses and Certifications

Font Crash Course - Learning the Basics of Font and Typography

Explore font basics, from types and weights to hierarchy and spacing, and apply your knowledge in creating an ad design. Learn where to source fonts for projects.

• Skillshare
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Type Tips Weekly

47 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Take your love of letterforms to the next level. This series explores all things related to type and the practice of typography.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 14 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Photoshop CC Working with Type

45 ratings at Pluralsight

Learn about all the fine control you have in Photoshop when it comes to working with type. Software required: Photoshop CC.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Designing with Letters

Explore the concepts and principles of typography to create inspiring designs

• Domestika
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Building a Custom Typeface With Just Enough Personality

Learn to create a custom typeface with personality using Glyphs Mini software. Explore type anatomy, design workflow, and letter cohesion while building A-Z capitals and lowercase inspired by a favorite quote.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Typesetting for Editorial Projects

Learn to apply practical typographic details to a piece of text to communicate tone, feeling, and emotion

• Domestika
• 2 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Matchbox Label Techniques: Typography, Vintage Fonts & Text Arrangement

Explore vintage typography and text arrangement techniques for matchbox labels using Adobe software. Learn to replicate old-style fonts, layouts, and print effects for authentic vintage designs.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating Your First Font with Fontself Maker

32 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Take the first step toward designing your very first font using Fontself Maker, an extension for Illustrator and Photoshop that allows you to quickly create OpenType fonts.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Arabic Script for Digital Lettering

Turn simple phrases into meaningful works of art by learning to combine traditional Arabic calligraphy with contemporary digital tools

• Domestika
• 4 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Typography & Vertical Rhythm for UI Designers and Web Developers

Elevate your UI design skills with typography mastery, vertical rhythm, and font pairing techniques. Learn to create elegant web and mobile app designs using effective white space and grids.

• Skillshare
• 8 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

A Gazillion Ways to Letter: Find Your Lettering Style

Explore 30+ lettering techniques with Esther, from basic forms to decorative styles and 3D effects. Develop unique, stylized letters to enhance your artistic repertoire, suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Creative Spark: Title Case, Typographic Artisans

23 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Follow the founders of Title Case, a business and workshop dedicated to the love of the letterform, as they put their talents to work in pursuit of letters uniquely their own.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Font Management Essential Training

24 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Take control of your fonts. Find out how to organize, purchase, install, and manage fonts on Mac and Windows.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Lettering & Design: A Comprehensive Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms

Learn hand-drawn type fundamentals, from basic strokes to composition. Develop skills for custom designs, greeting cards, and envelope addressing. Gain confidence in creative lettering for various applications.

• Skillshare
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Improve Your Typography Skills in 20 Minutes

Learn essential typography principles for better layouts and legible text, covering layout, contrast, typeface mixing, and advanced techniques for enhancing readability and visual appeal.

• Skillshare
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available