Courses
Courses Built for
Creative Careers
Our specially designed courses are crafted to match emerging industry trends, equipping students with future ready skills, practical experience, and the confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving creative landscape. skills - fast.
Graphic Design
Master Visual
Communication
From logo design to full brand identity — learn the tools and thinking that drive the design industry.
What You'll Learn
- Design principles: hierarchy, contrast, balance
- Brand identity design from scratch
- Print production & packaging design
- Typography systems and font pairing
- Editorial layout for magazines & books
Who This Is For
- Students & freshers exploring design
- Professionals transitioning to creative roles
- Business owners needing design literacy
- Artists moving into commercial design
Tools & Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Fonts
Brand Identity Systems
Print Production
Color Theory
Grid Systems
01
Foundations of Design
Weeks 1–2+- Design principles: alignment, proximity, repetition
- Color theory, color psychology and palettes
- Typography fundamentals and typeface classification
- Photoshop workspace, tools, and non-destructive workflow
02
Adobe Photoshop Mastery
Weeks 3–5+- Advanced masking, selections, and compositing
- Retouching, color grading and photo manipulation
- Creating social media graphics and digital ads
- Smart objects, layer styles, and effects
03
Adobe Illustrator & Vector Design
Weeks 6–8+- Vector drawing, pen tool mastery, and anchor editing
- Logo design process: sketching to final vector
- Iconography and illustration systems
- Pattern design and infographics
04
Brand Identity & Print Design
Weeks 9–10+- Brand identity systems: logo, color, typography
- Business card, letterhead, and stationery design
- InDesign for multi-page documents and brochures
- Packaging design and mockup presentation
05
Portfolio & Industry Prep
Weeks 11–12+- Portfolio curation and presentation strategy
- Behance profile and case study writing
- Client communication and design brief handling
- Freelancing platforms and pricing strategies
Graphic design skills are in demand across every industry. From in-house roles at startups to agencies and freelancing, a strong portfolio unlocks dozens of paths. SPIOD graduates have placed at agencies, media houses, and leading brands across Northeast India and beyond.
Job Roles
₹2.5L – ₹8L/yr
₹3L – ₹10L/yr
₹6L – ₹18L/yr
₹3L – ₹9L/yr
₹30K–₹1.5L/month
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Brand Identity System
Design a complete brand identity including logo, colors, typography, and usage guide.
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Packaging Design
Create a retail-ready packaging design with print-ready files and 3D mockup presentation.
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Magazine Layout
Design a 12-page editorial spread with grid systems, typography, and image composition.
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Social Media Kit
Build a 20-post design system for a brand's Instagram and Facebook presence.
UI/UX Design
Design Experiences
People Love
Learn to design interfaces that are beautiful and intuitive — from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
What You'll Learn
- UX research: interviews, usability testing, surveys
- Information architecture and user journey mapping
- Wireframing and low-fidelity prototyping
- High-fidelity UI design and component systems
- Figma advanced prototyping and handoff
Who This Is For
- Designers wanting to move into digital product design
- Developers who want to design their own UIs
- Product managers building design thinking skills
- Entrepreneurs who want better product experiences
Tools & Frameworks
FigmaFigJamMaze (Testing)Design SystemsUser ResearchWireframingPrototypingHeuristic Analysis
01
UX Foundations & Research
Weeks 1–2+- What is UX? The design thinking process
- User research methods: interviews, surveys, contextual inquiry
- Creating personas and empathy maps
- Competitor analysis and heuristic evaluation
02
Information Architecture & Flows
Weeks 3–4+- Sitemap design and card sorting
- User journey mapping and task analysis
- Wireframe sketching and low-fidelity prototypes
- Usability testing on early prototypes
03
UI Design Principles
Weeks 5–6+- Visual hierarchy and Gestalt principles in UI
- Color systems, spacing, and layout grids
- Responsive design and breakpoints
- Accessibility (WCAG) fundamentals
04
Figma Deep Dive
Weeks 7–8+- Components, variants, and auto-layout mastery
- Building a full design system from scratch
- Interactive prototyping and advanced animations
- Dev handoff and Figma inspect mode
05
Portfolio & Career Launch
Weeks 9–10+- Building UX case studies that get hired
- LinkedIn and Dribbble/Behance for job search
- Design interviews and take-home challenges
- Freelancing as a UX designer
UI/UX is one of the highest-demand skills in the tech industry. Companies of all sizes are investing heavily in product design. With a strong portfolio and Figma skills, freshers are landing roles at startups and agencies within months of completing structured training.
Job Roles
₹3L – ₹12L/yr
₹4L – ₹14L/yr
₹8L – ₹25L/yr
₹5L – ₹18L/yr
₹40K–₹2L/month
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E-Commerce App
End-to-end UX process: research, wireframes, high-fidelity UI, and clickable prototype.
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SaaS Dashboard
Design a data-rich dashboard with component system, dark/light mode, and responsive layout.
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UX Redesign Case Study
Audit an existing app, identify issues, and redesign with documented UX rationale.
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Design System
Build a production-ready Figma design system with tokens, components, and documentation.
Video Editing
Edit Stories That
Stop the Scroll
From raw footage to cinematic final cuts — master the tools used by professional video editors and content creators.
What You'll Learn
- Non-linear editing workflow in Premiere Pro
- Color grading and cinematic LUTs in DaVinci
- Motion graphics and titles in After Effects
- Audio mixing, sync, and sound design
- Reels/Shorts editing and export optimization
Who This Is For
- Content creators and YouTubers
- Marketing teams managing video content
- Filmmakers and cinematography enthusiasts
- Freelancers expanding their service offerings
Tools & Software
Adobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsDaVinci ResolveAdobe AuditionColor GradingMotion GraphicsVFX Basics
01
Editing Fundamentals
Weeks 1–2+- Video formats, codecs, resolution, and frame rates
- Premiere Pro interface and project organization
- Basic cut, trim, J-cut, L-cut techniques
- Timeline management and sequence settings
02
Storytelling Through Editing
Weeks 3–4+- Pacing, rhythm, and emotional arc in editing
- Continuity editing and match cuts
- Multicam editing workflow
- Music synchronization and sound design
03
Color & Visual Style
Weeks 5–6+- Color correction vs. color grading
- DaVinci Resolve node-based workflow
- Applying and creating cinematic LUTs
- Skin tone correction and exposure matching
04
Motion Graphics & VFX
Weeks 7–8+- After Effects keyframing and animation basics
- Lower thirds, titles, and logo reveals
- Green screen keying and compositing
- Export settings for YouTube, Instagram, Reels
Video content consumption has exploded. Every brand, creator, and media company needs skilled editors. With the rise of short-form video, demand for fast, creative editors has never been higher — and platforms like YouTube and Instagram reward quality production.
Job Roles
₹2.5L – ₹10L/yr
₹3L – ₹15L/yr
₹4L – ₹14L/yr
₹6L – ₹20L/yr
₹25K–₹1.5L/month
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Short Film Edit
Edit a 5-minute short film with dialogue, cutaways, sound design, and color grade.
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Reels / Shorts Pack
Create 5 brand-aligned short-form videos optimized for Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
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Brand Commercial
Produce a 60-second brand commercial with motion graphics, music, and color grading.
Motion Graphics Reel
Design a 30-second animated title sequence with logo reveal in After Effects.
Digital Marketing
Grow Brands in
the Digital Age
Learn performance marketing, content strategy, SEO, and paid ads — the full stack of digital growth.
What You'll Learn
- SEO fundamentals and technical optimization
- Meta Ads and Google Ads campaign setup
- Social media content strategy and calendar
- Email marketing automation and funnels
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4 and reporting
Who This Is For
- Business owners who want to grow online
- Marketing professionals upskilling for digital
- Freshers targeting agency and in-house roles
- Freelancers adding marketing to their services
Platforms & Tools
Google AdsMeta Ads ManagerGoogle Analytics 4Search ConsoleMailchimpSEMrush / AhrefsCanva for AdsWordPress / WooCommerce
01
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Weeks 1–2+- The digital marketing ecosystem and channels
- Buyer persona creation and customer journey mapping
- Setting marketing goals: awareness, leads, conversions
- Introduction to marketing analytics and KPIs
02
SEO & Content Marketing
Weeks 3–4+- On-page and technical SEO best practices
- Keyword research with SEMrush / Ahrefs
- Content strategy, blogs, and authority building
- Link building and off-page SEO
03
Social Media & Paid Ads
Weeks 5–7+- Organic social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn strategy
- Meta Ads: campaign structure, targeting, creatives
- Google Search Ads and Display campaigns
- Retargeting and lookalike audiences
04
Email, Automation & Analytics
Weeks 8–10+- Email list building and segmentation strategy
- Mailchimp: automated sequences and campaigns
- Google Analytics 4: setup, goals, and dashboards
- Campaign reporting and data-driven optimization
Digital marketing is one of the fastest-growing fields, with every business — from local startups to global brands — needing professionals who can drive growth online. The gap between demand and skilled talent continues to grow, making this the right time to build these skills.
Job Roles
₹2.5L – ₹9L/yr
₹3L – ₹10L/yr
₹4L – ₹15L/yr
₹4L – ₹14L/yr
₹40K–₹2L/month
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Live Meta Ads Campaign
Set up, run, and optimize a real Facebook/Instagram campaign with a small ad budget.
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SEO Audit & Strategy
Conduct a full SEO audit for a real website and create a 3-month content + optimization plan.
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Email Funnel Build
Design and implement a 5-email welcome sequence with automation in Mailchimp.
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Analytics Dashboard
Build a custom GA4 dashboard presenting key business metrics with actionable insights.
Integrated AI
Work Smarter With
AI Tools
Learn to use AI across design, video, marketing, and writing — and multiply your output as a creative professional.
What You'll Learn
- AI image generation: Midjourney, Firefly, DALL·E
- AI-powered design workflows in Photoshop + Figma
- Video AI: Runway, CapCut AI, ElevenLabs
- ChatGPT and Claude for copywriting and strategy
- Automating repetitive creative and marketing tasks
Who This Is For
- Designers and creatives wanting an AI edge
- Marketers automating content production
- Freelancers scaling their service capacity
- Anyone wanting to stay ahead of the AI curve
AI Tools Covered
MidjourneyAdobe FireflyDALL·E 3Runway MLChatGPT-4oClaude AIElevenLabsSora (Preview)Kling AINotion AICanva AIHeyGen
01
AI Foundations for Creatives
Week 1+- How AI tools work: LLMs, diffusion models, explained simply
- Prompt engineering fundamentals for images and text
- AI tool landscape: which tool for which task
- Ethical use of AI and copyright considerations
02
AI in Design Workflows
Weeks 2–3+- Midjourney and Firefly for concept generation and moodboards
- Generative fill, expand, and remove in Photoshop
- AI-assisted UI generation and Figma plugins
- Building brand assets 5× faster with AI
03
AI Video & Voice Tools
Week 4+- Runway ML for video generation and editing
- AI voice cloning and narration with ElevenLabs
- HeyGen AI avatar videos for marketing
- CapCut AI auto-editing and reframing tools
04
AI for Marketing & Automation
Weeks 5–6+- Using ChatGPT and Claude for copy, briefs, and strategy
- Automating social content calendars with AI
- Zapier + AI tool integrations for workflow automation
- Building your personal AI-powered creative system
AI is not replacing creative professionals — it's replacing those who don't use AI. Professionals who can integrate AI into real creative and marketing workflows are commanding premium salaries and winning more clients. This course builds that competitive edge.
Job Roles
₹3L – ₹12L/yr
₹5L – ₹20L/yr
₹6L – ₹22L/yr
₹4L – ₹18L/yr
₹50K–₹3L/month
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AI Brand Identity Kit
Generate a complete brand identity using Midjourney, Firefly, and Photoshop AI — in under a day.
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AI Video Ad
Create a 30-second video ad using Runway, HeyGen, and ElevenLabs without a camera.
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AI Content System
Build an automated monthly content calendar with AI-generated copy, images, and scheduling.
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AI Workflow Automation
Design and deploy a Zapier + AI automation that saves 10+ hours/week of manual work.
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