Level 1
Canva Design Foundations
Sessions
8 sessions / 12 hrs
Outcome
Flyers, posters, slides, basic branding
Core topics
Layout and hierarchyColor and type basicsSchool presentationsPoster and flyer systems
Posters, flyers, school presentation slides, social media creatives, short videos, and a final brand/project portfolio.
Quick facts
Students learn design foundations, visual storytelling, presentation design, short video, and Adobe-ready creative workflow through portfolio-first projects.
Quick facts
Not ready for certification yet?
Explore our broader STEAM catalog first if your child is still choosing between coding, design, and project-based tracks.
Explore steam programs hubCreative media · Grades 5-10
Students move from consuming digital content to producing polished visual work — posters, presentations, social posts, and short videos that look intentional, not accidental.
The pathway starts with Canva so students learn design thinking quickly, then advances into Adobe foundations and exam-style practice for Adobe Certified Professional credentials through Certiport.
Every level ends with portfolio-ready output families can see and students can reuse for school projects, clubs, and optional certification when ready.
Live 90-minute online sessions in small groups with project feedback and portfolio review. Optional in-person support and Certiport exams are available at GrowWise Dublin when students are ready.
Students progress at their own pace after placement. Here is a sample of what a typical session sequence looks like at each level — not a fixed calendar.
Curriculum and levels
Every level uses 90-minute sessions. Families can start with one level, choose a builder track, or continue through certification prep when the student is ready. Pricing is shared at your pathway assessment.
Level 1
Sessions
8 sessions / 12 hrs
Outcome
Flyers, posters, slides, basic branding
Core topics
Level 2
Sessions
12 sessions / 18 hrs
Outcome
Social media creatives, event flyer, visual portfolio
Core topics
Level 3
Sessions
16 sessions / 24 hrs
Outcome
Photoshop / Illustrator / Premiere foundations
Core topics
Level 4
Sessions
24 sessions / 36 hrs
Outcome
Adobe exam-style prep + portfolio review
Core topics
They build
On-site at GrowWise Dublin (Certiport)
Adobe Certified Professional
Certiport · on-site Dublin
Students earn GrowWise level completion certificates as they finish each stage. When ready, they can opt for Adobe Certified Professional (Certiport) and sit the exam on-site at GrowWise Dublin. Certiport issues the credential upon passing — not GrowWise.
Optional Adobe Certified Professional (Certiport) when students complete portfolio and exam-style prep.
Optional external exams and credentials
Not sure which level to start at? A pathway assessment helps us recommend the right entry point before you enroll.
Parent questions
Next step
A pathway assessment confirms whether your child should begin at Canva foundations, move into Adobe, or focus on portfolio work before optional Adobe certification.