Course overview
Do you have a passion for photography? You could turn your passion into a career!
Our Advanced Certificate in Photography has been specifically designed to teach you all the skills required for either a hobby or a career in professional photography. To be successful in this field, having a degree isn’t essential to become an industry leader. Creativity, knowledge, and your digital camera, is all that you need.
This course is ideal for any beginner or anyone looking to boost their photography skills in order to learn everything needed to capture the magic of the perfect photograph. Moments can only be cherished forever in the form of a photograph, so whether your heart lies with capturing people’s special moments, unique landscapes, or different parts of the world with travel – it all starts with this course.
With modules including but not limited to; An introduction to Photography, Photography Equipment and Lenses, Colour and Resolution, Camera Stability, Lighting, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Editing, Special Effects, Design Fundamentals, Computer Software and more.
This course has many elective subjects to choose from, including but not limited to: Travel Photography, Wedding Photography, Photoshop for editing, and Real Estate Photography.
Job outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Photography Business Owner
- >Wedding Photographer
- Event Photographer
- Freelance Photographer
- Nightlife Entertainment Photographer
- Media Photographer
- Product Photographer
- Animal Photographer
- Digital Photographer
- Digital Editor
- Professional Photographer
- >Wildlife Photographer
- Travel Photographer/li>
- Professional Blogger
- Social Media Influencer
What you'll learn
Start your photography career with our dedicated course content
Learn how to compose, light, shoot and edit your images to create the perfect shot. Our Professional Photography Certificate gives you everything you need to know to start a successful professional photography career.
Certain visual concepts are shared between design and photography. The graphic design module will help you to gain a broad design education and a solid foundation of design principles and processes. These complementary skills will give you the flexibility to kick-start your career.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
- Flexible duration (Ongoing Access to Training and Support)
- Average Course Completion Time 20 – 35 weeks
Course features
- 24/7 course access to study at a time that is convenient for you
- Full tutor support service
- Certificate upon completion
- Learning material, downloadable PDFs
- FREE Camera included to complete your studies
- BONUS lesson on video editing
Assessment
Each lesson culminates in an assignment that is submitted and marked by the school’s tutors before it is returned to you with any comments, feedback, and if necessary, extra reading
Materials
FREE professional camera included in your payment plan
Who's it for?
- Designed for beginners with no experience with photography or individuals who are looking to upskill. You’ll master the tools and techniques to enhance your creativity and fuel your passion
- The best part is studying at your own pace through our online learning
Delivery
100% self-paced online learning
- This is an industry-leading course that has been delivered completely online for over 15 years
Subjects
About Careers Collectiv
Careers Collectiv is the #1 online training academy offering practical education with a focus on courses relevant to real life.
We help you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to try a new career path, add to your professional development, start a new hobby or business and explore a passion to deepen your knowledge in a special interest. Learn from experts in their field who guide you to see, do, think and experience your course whenever it best suits your time and schedule.
Our courses consist of interactive video tutorials, course relevant industry kits, and text-based learning – study from anywhere, anytime with our flexible online learning programmes.