CURRENT COURSES
CAREER BLUEPRINT FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS COURSE
Are you a graphic designer looking for a job? Dissatisfied with your current job or struggling to secure a foothold in the industry? Perhaps you find yourself at a career standstill, yearning for a breakthrough? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, then look no further – our tailored course is designed just for you.
Programme Highlights:
Embark on a career-transforming journey with our exclusive programme crafted for aspiring graphic designers aged 23–35. Discover personal branding and promotion strategies that will enhance your professional image and showcase your creative talents to prospective employers and clients.
Course Benefits:
– Learn how to brand yourself and your work
– Acquire skills to present yourself and interview successfully
– Develop techniques for effective interaction with employers and clients
– Become familiar with key business requirements for running your graphic design activities
– Direct engagement with top industry professionals.
– Exclusive internships awarded to exceptional participants by esteemed Guest Speakers.
Limited Spots Available:
Don’t miss this chance to acquire essential skills, connect with industry leaders, and propel your graphic design career to new heights. Apply now to secure a spot in our upcoming courses.
Course Details:
FORMAT: In-person course
PLACES: 20 places per course
LENGTH: 10-days per course
Time: 1-6 pm daily (Monday to Friday)
Location: Needs to change to Classroom 0.17, FAAD Building, NDU, Louaize
Course Schedule:
DATE COURSE 1: 19 February – 1 March 2024
DATE COURSE 2: 18 March – 29 March 2024
DATE COURSE 3: 8 April – 19 April 2024
Course Fees:
This is a free course funded by GIZ
Disclaimer: The same course is offered three times.
UNLOCKING CAREER ADVANCEMENT: HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND AI IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
We are excited to introduce an innovative addition to the Career Blueprint for Graphic Designers course – the “Leveraging Social Media and AI” module, led by Matt Rajeh. With a distinguished background in marketing and advertising, Matt has demonstrated his expertise in digital strategy, content creation, and monetisation across various domains, from start-ups to B2B enterprises and creative agencies. Matt’s professional journey, much like that of many of our course participants, wasn’t without its challenges. He firmly believes that a programme like Career Blueprint would have accelerated his path to success.
In his module, Matt will delve into the pivotal role of harnessing platforms like LinkedIn, Behance, and cutting-edge AI tools. In today’s fast-paced job market, the ability to leverage social media platforms and AI tools is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. Matt will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate these digital landscapes effectively, helping you gain a competitive edge and propel your graphic design career forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of industry trends – Apply Now!
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
Personal Branding
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Storytelling
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Marketing & Promotion
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Pitching & Proposing
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Negotiating & Persuading
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Interviewing Techniques & Time Management
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Creative Thinking
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Presenting
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Leveraging Social Media & AI
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OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
Samer Youness
Executive Creative Director, M&C Saatchi
Joe Abou Khaled
Regional Executive Creative Director, IMPACT BBDO MENA
Naji Boulos
President of the IAA
(Lebanon)
Carole Assaf: Strategic Marketing
Gloria Kaba: Personal Branding
Dr Yusuf Zgheib: The Art of Negotiation
Virginia Vosgimorukian: The Power of Storytelling
How to Pitch & Propose like a Pro with Carole Assaf
The Art of Creative Thinking with Maya Ghosn
OUR STORY
The Bridge-the-Gap programme, conceived by the late Rudy Kamel, an advertising industry luminary, reflects his passion for education, communication, and Lebanese cultural preservation. Having collaborated with industry giants, he wanted to give budding creatives the same chance. Rudy’s vision for Bridge-the-Gap was simple yet profound: a platform to nurture up-and-coming creatives who are facing challenges in their careers by equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge required to shine in their chosen fields. Sadly, Rudy passed away in April 2022, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and uplift those who follow in his footsteps.
See Our Classes in Action
Masterclass with Charbel Abou Jreich, Leo Burnett and Samer Younes, M&C Saatchi
Graphic Design: Masterclass with Eli Khoury, CEO Quantum Group (Course 1)
Creative Potential: Masterclass with Eli Khoury, CEO Quantum Group (Course 3)
Campaigns with Impact: Masterclass with Nada Abi Saleh, Head of Leo Burnett Beirut (Course 2)
Integrated Campaigns: Masterclass with Manal Naji, Senior Creative Director, Leo Burnett Beirut (Course 4)
OUR TESTIMONIALS
Did the Career Blueprint for Graphic Designers course meet your expectations?
What was your favourite part of the Career Blueprint for Graphic Designers course?
What are you better at now that the Career Blueprint for Graphic Designers Course is over?
OUR REVIEWS
My negotiation skills have gotten better, and I am more confident in what I say and what I do.
Yes, it did meet my expectations! I benefited from it greatly, I learned so many new things that I feel I was lacking in order to actually be the designer I thrive to be.
I believe I am better at presenting myself since I now have more confidence in talking in front of people and at organizing my creative thinking process which is something I found really useful from the course.
The course went beyond my expectation, as we learned a lot of different essential career skills like Linkedin and AI tools.
It was very interesting, the different approaches they took to teach us different things. There was role playing, there was active learning, and it was very immersive and interactive.
It was exactly what I was looking for. I was able to explore myself and then embrace myself, and I’m very thankful for that.
I wanted to learn how to tell my story and basically that’s exactly what the course did.
It met my expectations in other courses more than what I anticipated. one of them was critical thinking.
I loved all the instructors and the mentors.
The group of guest speakers really provided us with good information.
It did in fact meet my expectations. I was hoping to find my story and my career path. And I actually did.
I learned about negotiation, branding, how to pitch my ideas to a client and marketing.
I understood where I am today and where I want to be, and all the steps and the thinking I should do to get there.
It deepened my abilities in having a brand for myself.
The course exceeded my expectations, especially that
we were taught storytelling and marketing.
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
The Bridge-the-Gap Training Centre is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).