In an industry that’s been plagued by underperformance, graphic design can help employers identify talented designers who can work on their projects.

“A lot of graphic designers are on the job market, they’ve just started looking for work and they’re starting to look for work.

I think a lot of employers think graphic design is the only way to get a good job, so we really need to find ways to attract talented people,” said Linda Vaz, a graphic design instructor at McMaster University.

A few of the companies that offer graphic design certificates include: