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Graphic designers, you can now master Adobe for next to nothing

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If a picture's worth a thousand words, then a professional-quality graphic design is worth at least ten thousand.

A graphic designer's job is so much more than creating a cool image; it's giving a company, non-profit or website an identity. Think about it: Prospective customers aren't initially judging a company by its seed capital or mission statement. They're scrolling through Instagram, perusing its website, and studying the logo.

If you want to try your luck in graphic design, but don't know how, downloading a couple Adobe programs is a good way to start. Not only do Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator make it easy to create beautiful, expert-level projects, they're usually a prerequisite for any graphic designer position.

Each Adobe program features dozens of special commands, icons, and personalized settings, so navigating your way through the software can be challenging. If you're using Adobe for the first time, or simply want to get a better understanding of each program, you might want to pick up The Adobe CC Lifetime Mastery Bundle.

This bundle comprises nine courses that walk you through the ins and outs of six programs: Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Dreamweaver CC, InDesign CC, Bridge CC and After Effects CC. The bundle features over 40 hours of step-by-step tutorials and simulated exercises you can apply to your own projects.

Want to edit your photos before uploading them to your client's website? The bundle's two-part Photoshop course will teach you how to retouch images, add text and, more.

If you're looking to get a startup off the ground, Illustrator and Dreamweaver will help you scheme up a striking logo and website.

A graphic designer's job application should reflect their own skill set: add some flair to your resume and business cards through InDesign.

Or maybe your project calls for some interactive visuals, in which case After Effects lets you produce stop-motion graphics and GIFs.

It's likely you'll be working on multiple projects at once, so it's important to stay organized. That's where Adobe Bridge comes in. This program will organize your projects, help you find specific files, and streamline your workflow.

Adobe's Lifetime Bundle is valued at $384, but for a limited time only, you can purchase it for any price you'd like.