About Us
Dot Academy is powered by the agency experts at Dot Marketing and Design. Our initial goal was to strip away the high costs and lengthy timelines of traditional higher education and bring you an intensive, agency-ready Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Diploma that fits your life. This has evolved into short certifications to increase the knowledge of the local workforce doing not only digital marketing and design work, but also other industry certifications like sales and customer service.
Who Our Program Is For
We built Dot Academy with three specific type of people in mind:
The High Scool Graduate
As you finish high school, a traditional four-year university and thousands of dollars in student debt may not align with your goals. This program is for those who want a fast, high-quality, and affordable alternative to enter the workforce with complete confidence.
The Self-Taught Professional
You’re currently working in an administrative or office role, and you frequently are tasked with designing flyers, social media graphics, or presentations. This program is for those who have discovered a passion for design or marketing, but need the technical and professional training to master the craft.
Career Changer - Freelance Seeker
You’re currently in a role that feels repetitive and limits your potential. This program is for those who want a flexible, and creative career with remote opportunities or the freedom to launch a freelance business.
4 Step Approach to Lessons
1. Watch the Lesson Videos: Every lesson begins with instructional videos. As you watch, feel free to pause at any moment to take notes. These will be an invaluable resource as you move through the remaining steps. You can also come back and reference the information from the videos!
2. Complete the Practice Activities. Put what you have learned into action through a series of guided practice activities. This step is designed to help you build confidence and refine your skills before completing the final project.
3. Complete the Knowledge Check: You will then take a quiz to test your understanding of the material. A score of 90% or higher is required to pass. You can save your progress and return later, or retake the quiz as many times as you need. Feel free to use your notes.
4. Submit Your Project: Each section concludes with a hands-on final project. Review the project instructions completely before starting, then upload and submit your file. Some projects may require you to print or download a specific worksheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time should I dedicate to a diploma each week?
While the diplomas are a self-paced, we recommend dedicating 10-15 hours per week to complete the program in 6 months or 30-40 hours per week to complete the program in 6 weeks.
What software or tools will I need to get started?
To fully participate in the hands-on design assignments, you will need access to all Adobe design softwares. You will be provided with instructions to create a student account before you start the software sections. All other course materials and resources are provided directly in the lessons.
How are the projects evaluated?
You will receive clear rubrics with every project. Projects are evaluated using the rubric and our amazing team of instructors provide timey, structured feedback.
What if I need help during the course?
You can reach out to your course instructor at any time through the contact buttons located in the lesson sidebar. You can submit your questions to a community dashboard, directly to your course instructor, or schedule a phone call with your course instructor.