RKCLs Graphic Designing Advanced course (Code - RCAGD) is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of design principles and are eager to expand their skill set with more advanced tools and techniques. This course covers a range of industry-leading software, including Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Adobe Firefly, Adobe XD and Adobe Express, as well as platforms like Canva. You'll explore advanced concepts in photo editing, vector illustration, layout design, and digital publishing, while also diving into specialized areas such as 3D packaging, mockups, stock libraries, UI/UX design and social media design. Through a combination of in-depth tutorials and practical projects, you'll learn to create professional-quality designs that stand out across various media. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to take on more complex design challenges, enhance your creative portfolio, and make a significant impact in the world of graphic design.
Skills you'll learn
Under RKCLs Graphic Designing Advanced course, you will learn following key skills:
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Advanced Design Principles: In-depth exploration of complex design concepts, including advanced typography, visual hierarchy, and colour theory.
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Adobe Photoshop: Advanced techniques for photo manipulation, complex masking, retouching, and digital artwork.
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CorelDraw: Advanced vector design techniques, including detailed illustration, complex shapes, and effects.
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Adobe Illustrator: Advanced vector graphics creation, including intricate illustrations, logo design, and complex vector art.
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Adobe Lightroom: Advanced photo editing, including colour grading, advanced retouching, and photo organization techniques.
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Adobe InDesign: Advanced layout and design for multi-page documents, including interactive PDFs and digital publications.
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Adobe Firefly: Using Adobe Firefly for AI-powered design tools, including generating creative visuals and automating design processes.
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Canva: Advanced design techniques in Canva for creating professional-level graphics, marketing materials, and presentations.
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3D Packaging: Techniques for designing and visualizing 3D packaging concepts and prototypes for products.
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Mockups: Creating realistic mockups to showcase design concepts in context, such as product packaging and promotional materials.
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Social Media Design: Designing effective graphics for social media platforms, including creating engaging posts, stories, and ads.
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Adobe XD: Design and prototype user interfaces and experiences for web and mobile apps, including interactive elements and user flows.
These advanced skills will prepare you to tackle complex design projects and excel in various graphic design roles.
Job Prospects
Completing RKCLs Graphic Designing Advanced course can lead to various job prospects, including key job roles like:
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Senior Graphic Designer: Lead design projects, mentor junior designers, and develop high-level visual concepts for various media.
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Creative Director: Oversee the creative process, manage design teams, and ensure cohesive visual branding across all channels.
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UX/UI Designer: Design user interfaces and user experiences for websites, apps, and digital platforms with a focus on usability and aesthetics.
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Packaging Designer: Develop and design innovative packaging solutions for products, including 3D mockups and prototypes.
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Brand Designer: Create and maintain brand identities, including logos, visual guidelines, and brand materials.
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Art Director: Direct and coordinate visual elements of marketing and advertising campaigns, including overseeing design production and ensuring creative consistency.
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Marketing Designer: Design and produce marketing materials, such as brochures, banners, and social media content, tailored to specific campaigns and audiences.
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Freelance Designer: Offer specialized design services on a freelance basis, working with clients on diverse and complex projects.
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Visual Designer: Focus on the visual aspects of digital and print media, including creating engaging graphics and layouts.
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Design Consultant: Provide expert advice and strategy for design projects, helping businesses enhance their visual communication and branding.
These roles leverage advanced design skills to create impactful and sophisticated visual content across various industries and platforms.
How to Enroll
Course Prerequisites
To ensure successful participation in the course, the following prerequisites are recommended:
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Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computers and navigating software applications.
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Familiarity with Design Software: Basic knowledge of graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar software (not mandatory but helpful).
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Understanding of Design Concepts: An interest or basic understanding of design principles such as colour theory, typography, and layout.
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Creativity: A willingness to explore and apply creative ideas in design projects.
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Attention to Detail: Ability to focus on design elements and ensure accuracy in visual presentation.
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Basic Typing Skills: Proficiency in typing for creating and formatting text content efficiently.
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Desirable Completion of RS-CIT Course (Not Compulsory).
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Preferred Learner should preferably be a Class 12th Pass student (Not Compulsory).
These prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners have the foundational skills required to fully benefit from the course. Even if you feel you might not meet all the prerequisites perfectly, a willingness to learn and engage with the course material will also go a long way in ensuring your success.
Key Steps for Enrolment
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A learner can search & locate his/her nearest RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) in Rajasthan by Click Here.
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The learner should fill an application form available at the RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra), submit relevant documents & pay the prescribed course fees.
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Once the learner submits his/her details, relevant documents, and pays the fees, the RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) will fill the learner details in the RKCL portal and upload the learner data. Further, the RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) coordinator will hand over a fee receipt. Learner is expected to verify the online details (personal details, course name, batch/month, fee receipt) as filled in by RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra).
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Once admission is confirmed on the RKCL portal, RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) will assign a mutually suitable training batch & time to the learner. After batch/time allotment, learner has to physically attend the classes at IT Gyan Kendra premises. A well-trained & qualified faculty/instructor will teach the course as per schedule and impart both theoretical and practical lab-based knowledge.
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Subsequently, after a few days, the learner also receives a User ID and password from RKCL Training center (IT Gyan Kendra) to start e-learning through the RKCL LMS portal.
Duration
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Course Duration: 150 Hours (ideally 4 months i.e. 2 hours daily for 5 days a week)
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Course Fees: Rs 10,000/- only per candidate
Curriculum
| Chapter No. | Chapter Names & Sub Topics |
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| 1 | Introduction to Graphic Design |
| 1.1 The Importance of Graphic Design | |
| 1.2 Different Fields in Graphic Design | |
| 1.3 Introduction to the Principles and Elements of Design | |
| 1.4 Introduction to Digital Design | |
| 1.5 Introduction to Print Design | |
| 2 | Design Principles |
| 2.1 Balance and Alignment | |
| 2.2 Contrast and Repetition | |
| 2.3 Proximity and Hierarchy | |
| 2.4 Principle Repetition and Movement | |
| 2.5 Designing Element Line and Shape | |
| 2.6 Form and Color | |
| 2.7 Typography | |
| 2.8 Space and Texture | |
| 3 | Advanced Design Principles |
| 3.1 Advanced Composition Techniques | |
| 3.2 Design for Different Cultures and Contexts | |
| 4 | CorelDRAW |
| 4.1 Introduction, Overview & Setting Up A New Document | |
| 4.2 Introduction Of Menu Bar | |
| 4.3 Tool Bar & Property Bar | |
| 4.4 Working With Color Palette | |
| 4.5 Working With Shapes | |
| 4.6 Working On A Poster Design | |
| 4.7 Customizing CorelDRAW Interface | |
| 4.8 Understanding Texts & Text Effects | |
| 5 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 5.1 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | |
| 5.2 Photoshop Layers and Selection Tools | |
| 5.3 Photoshop Shape Tool | |
| 5.4 Text Tool | |
| 5.5 Color and Gradient Tool | |
| 5.6 Pattern | |
| 5.7 Alignment and Crop Tool | |
| 5.8 Design Newsletter and Slice Tool | |
| 5.9 Stamp Tool, Patch Tool, Content Aware Tool | |
| 5.10 Brushes & Eraser Tool | |
| 5.11 Pen Tool | |
| 5.12 Layer Masking | |
| 5.13 Blending Modes | |
| 5.14 Basic Photo Correction and Adjustment | |
| 5.15 Smart Object | |
| 5.16 Advanced Layer Style, Effects, and Adjustment Layer | |
| 5.17 Sky Replacement, Color Selection Tool, and Red Effect | |
| 5.18 Perspective Wrap and Vanishing Point | |
| 5.19 Image Size and Canvas Size | |
| 5.20 AI in Photoshop | |
| 5.21 OCR/ Font Match/Font Stock Design | |
| 5.22 Basics of 3D in Photoshop | |
| 5.23 Example of Stylish Typography Using 3D Effect | |
| 5.24 Ways to Save Your Working Files | |
| 5.25 GIF and Video Creation Using Form | |
| 5.26 Free Website for Images and Fonts | |
| 6 | Adobe Illustrator (Basic) |
| 6.1 Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator | |
| 6.2 Overview of the Illustrator Interface | |
| 6.3 Basic Drawing and Shapes in Illustrator | |
| 6.4 Combining Shapes & Practical Exercise | |
| 6.5 Selection Techniques | |
| 6.6 Organizing Objects | |
| 6.7 Introduction to Masking | |
| 6.8 Advanced Drawing and Effects Pen Tool and Curvature Tool | |
| 6.9 Pen Tool and Curvature Tool Exercise | |
| 6.10 Symmetrical Drawing | |
| 6.11 Appearance Panel & Blending Modes | |
| 6.12 Color & Gradients | |
| 6.13 Creating Patterns | |
| 6.14 Brushes | |
| 6.15 Drawing Tool | |
| 6.16 Coloring | |
| 6.17 Drawing Assistance Tools | |
| 6.18 Working with Text in Illustrator | |
| 6.19 Type Styling and Placement | |
| 6.20 Finalizing and Exporting Your Designs Saving Work for Print & Web, Export | |
| 7 | Adobe Illustrator (Advanced) |
| 7.1 Advanced Vector Illustration Techniques Gradient Mesh | |
| 7.2 Live Paint Bucket | |
| 7.3 Working with Images | |
| 7.4 Image Trace | |
| 7.5 Mastering Gradients and Blending Modes Using Blend Tools Creatively | |
| 7.6 Freeform Gradients | |
| 7.7 3D Effects and Envelope Distortions Perspective Drawing | |
| 7.8 3D | |
| 7.9 Envelope Distort | |
| 7.10 Free Transform and Puppet Warp Tool | |
| 7.11 Creating Infographics Using Graph Tools for Data Visualization | |
| 8 | Adobe Lightroom |
| 8.1 Control Midtones, Shadows and Highlights of an Image | |
| 8.2 Apply Filters in a Click with Premium Presets | |
| 8.3 Give Stylized Look to Images | |
| 8.4 Edit from Anywhere on Mobile, Desktop or Web | |
| 8.5 Add a Blur Effect Powered by AI | |
| 9 | Adobe Firefly |
| 9.1 Writing Effective Prompts | |
| 9.2 Create Images from Text Prompts | |
| 9.3 Create Text Styles & Textures | |
| 9.4 Match Image Style | |
| 9.5 Add Objects in Images | |
| 9.6 Generative Fill | |
| 9.7 Vector Recolor | |
| 9.8 Remove Objects from Images | |
| 9.9 Replace Background | |
| 9.10.1 Post Your Generative AI Outputs on the Firefly Community Gallery | |
| 9.10.2 Share a Firefly Creation with a Friend | |
| 10 | Adobe Express |
| 11 | Stock Libraries Overview |
| 11.1 Adobe Stock | |
| 11.2 Shutterstock | |
| 11.3 Envato Elements | |
| 11.4 Freepik | |
| 11.5 Pixabay | |
| 11.6 Pexels | |
| 12 | Adobe InDesign (Basic) |
| 12.1 Getting Started with Adobe InDesign | |
| 12.1.1 Introduction to Adobe InDesign | |
| 12.1.2 Overview of the InDesign Interface | |
| 12.1.3 Setting Up a New Document | |
| 12.2 Basic Layout and Design in InDesign | |
| 12.2.1 Understanding Frames and Objects | |
| 12.2.2 Working with Text and Typography | |
| 12.2.3 Importing Images and Graphics | |
| 12.3 Advanced Layout Techniques | |
| 12.3.1 Mastering Styles for Text and Objects | |
| 12.3.2 Working with Pages and Masters | |
| 12.3.3 Exploring Color and Effects in InDesign | |
| 12.4 Finalizing and Exporting Your Layout | |
| 12.4.1 Preflighting and Packaging Your Work | |
| 12.4.2 Exporting for Print or Digital Publishing | |
| 12.4.3 Basic Introduction to Interactive Elements | |
| 13 | Adobe InDesign (Advanced) |
| 13.1 Advanced Layouts and Pagination | |
| 13.1.1 Mastering Grids and Guides | |
| 13.1.2 Long Document Navigation and Pagination | |
| 13.1.3 Advanced Typesetting and Styling | |
| 13.2 Interactive Documents and Digital Publishing | |
| 13.2.1 Adding Interactivity: Buttons, Hyperlinks, Animation | |
| 13.2.2 Exporting Interactive PDFs and ePUBs | |
| 13.2.3 Overview of Digital Publishing Platforms | |
| 13.3 Data Merge for Personalized Prints | |
| 13.3.1 Understanding Data Merge | |
| 13.3.2 Preparing Data and Design for Merge | |
| 13.3.3 Executing Merge and Troubleshooting Common Problems | |
| 14 | Responsiveness and User Interface (Adobe XD) |
| 14.1 Understanding User Behaviour on Design | |
| 14.1.1 Basics of User-Centered Design | |
| 14.1.2 Understanding User Flows and Wireframes | |
| 14.1.3 Introduction to Prototyping Tools | |
| 14.2 Designing for Mobile and Web | |
| 14.2.1 Responsive Design and Layout | |
| 14.2.2 Designing Effective Navigation | |
| 14.2.3 Interaction Design and Microinteractions | |
| 14.3 Prototyping and Testing | |
| 14.3.1 Building Interactive Prototypes | |
| 14.3.2 Usability Testing and Feedback | |
| 14.3.3 Iterating on Your Designs | |
| 15 | Social Media Design |
| 15.1 Social Media Graphics Standards and Best Practices | |
| 15.1.1 Understanding Different Social Media Platforms | |
| 15.1.2 Design Standards and Dimensions | |
| 15.1.3 Creating Engaging Content | |
| 15.2 Animated GIFs and Short Videos for Social Media | |
| 15.2.1 Creating Animated GIFs in Photoshop and After Effects | |
| 15.2.2 Basics of Video Editing for Social Media | |
| 15.2.3 Designing Ads and Promotional Content | |
| 16 | Advanced Packaging Design (3D & Mockups) |
| 16.1 Understanding Packaging Design | |
| 16.1.1 Basics of 3D Design and Mockups | |
| 16.1.2 Designing Labels and Boxes | |
| 16.1.3 Creating Print-Ready Files | |
| 16.2 3D Mockups and Prototypes | |
| 16.2.1 Using Photoshop and Illustrator for 3D Mockups | |
| 16.2.2 Understanding Prototyping for Packaging | |
| 16.2.3 Designing for Different Packaging Materials | |
| 17 | Canva |
| 17.1 Introduction & Overview | |
| 17.2 Designing with Canva | |
| 17.3 Customizing a Premade Template | |
| 17.4 Advanced Canva Tools | |
| 17.5 Exporting and Sharing Your Designs | |
| 18 | Desktop Publishing (DTP) |
| 18.1 Font, Margin, Column & Grids | |
| 18.2 Layout & Design for Print: Packaging Design | |
| 18.3 Layout & Design for Print: Business Card | |
| 18.4 Layout & Design for Print: Brochure Design | |
| 18.5 Creating Template for Repeated Use | |
| 18.6 Exporting for Print & Digital Use in DTP | |
| 19 | Digital Design vs. Print Design |
| 19.1 Digital Design Basics: Web, Apps, Social Media, etc. | |
| 19.2 Print Design Basics: Brochures, Posters, Business Cards, etc. | |
| 19.3 Understanding Resolution, File Formats, and Print Settings | |
| 20 | Creating a Brand Identity |
| 20.1 Understanding Branding and Logo Design | |
| 20.2 Creating a Color Palette | |
| 20.3 Selecting Typography | |
| 21 | Assignments - CorelDRAW |
| 21.1 Advanced Text Manipulation | |
| 21.2 Bitmap to Vector Tracing | |
| 21.3 3D Effects and Perspectives | |
| 21.4 Flex/Hoarding Design Process | |
| 21.5 Design Ads for Print | |
| 21.6 Social Media Post Designing | |
| 21.7 Working with Brochure Design | |
| 22 | Assignments - Photoshop |
| 22.1 Design for Branding (T-shirt/Cap/Mug) | |
| 22.2 Social Media Multipage Post Carousel Design Process | |
| 22.3 Thumbnail & Poster Design Process | |
| 22.4 Website Advertisement Ads Designing | |
| 22.5 Advance Image Manipulation Poster Design | |
| 22.6 Motion Banner Designing | |
| 22.7 Typography Poster Design | |
| 23 | Assignments - Illustrator |
| 23.1 Learn to Design Icons (Basic to 3D) | |
| 23.2 Logo Designing Process from Concept to Final | |
| 23.3 Image Tracing: Traditional and Advance Options | |
| 23.4 Flat Vector Character Designing | |
| 23.5 Detailed Character Designing from Sketch to Final | |
| 23.6 Seamless Pattern Design Process | |
| 23.7 Typography Poster | |
| 23.8 Banner Designing | |
| 23.9 Isometric Graphics Design | |
| 24 | Understanding the Advance 3D Design Process Inside Illustrator |
Study Material
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Every registered student will get a User ID & Password for accessing the immersive and engaging e-learning content of the course on RKCLs LMS portal - Click Here Additionally, RKCL Training Center (IT Gyan Kendra) faculty also provides offline study notes.
Pedagogy
We employ a blended learning based pedagogical model for teaching this course, the pedagogy combines online and offline training to provide a comprehensive and flexible learning experience:
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Online Learning:
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Self-Paced Modules: Students access digital content, such as video lectures, reading materials, and quizzes on the RKCL LMS portal, allowing them to learn at their own pace.
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Online Assignments and Assessments: Students complete assignments and tests through RKCL's online LMS platform, receiving instant feedback and grades.
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Offline Learning:
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In-Person DIY Sessions: Hands-on sessions are conducted in a physical classroom or lab, where students can apply concepts, work on projects, and receive direct guidance from RKCL center instructors. The course makes a learner learn a tool through an output-based approach rather than the usual tool-based approach. The outcome-driven approach is more effective for concept building.
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Group Work and Collaboration: Offline sessions foster teamwork, allowing students to collaborate on group projects and engage in peer learning.
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Mentorship and Support: Face-to-face meetings with instructors and mentors provide personalized support, guidance, and troubleshooting for complex topics.
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Integration of Both:
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Flipped Classroom: Online content is studied beforehand, and offline sessions are used for practical application, problem-solving, and deeper exploration of concepts.
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Continuous Feedback: Regular assessments, both online and offline, help track progress and ensure that students understand and can apply the concepts.
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Flexibility and Accessibility: The blended approach accommodates different learning styles and schedules, making it easier for students to balance their studies with other commitments.
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This model leverages the strengths of both online and offline environments, ensuring a well- rounded and effective learning experience.
Exam
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Mode of Exam: Online
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Exam Portal: RKCL LMS portal
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Exam Venue: RKCL Training Center (Computer Lab)
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Duration of Exam: 60 minutes (1 Hour)
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Total Marks in Exam: 100
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Passing Marks in Exam: 40
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Exam Time Slots: Available for 2 days (Schedules intimated well in advance)
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Result Pattern: Grade based (RKCL awards grade to the candidate as commensurate with the marks secured by them in the course end exam)
Certification
RKCL provides a printed certificate to the learner (via RKCLs Training center) after his/her successful course completion.
A digital copy is also made available at DigiLocker portal Click Here Sample certificate design shared below –
