Sketch vs. Adobe XD | Noble Desktop

Sketch and Adobe XD are built specifically for designing websites and apps. You can craft the visuals and turn them into working prototypes (to show clients, or test on users).

Sketch has been around for 9 years. Adobe XD has been around for about 3 years. Let us show you how they stack up against each other and their strengths and weaknesses.

Learn about these popular digital design apps before diving into one of our hands-on courses, including Sketch, Adobe XD, Visual Design Certificate, and UX & UI Design Certificate.

What You’ll Learn

Designing & Prototyping websites or apps
Pros and Cons of Sketch
Pros and Cons of Adobe XD
Which is right for your needs?

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UI Design Certificate

Weekdays or evenings
120 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Gain essential skills in UI design for websites and mobile apps, including composition, typography, color, and attention to interactivity. Develop a portfolio showcasing your design projects and earn a NY State-approved certificate in UI Design.

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Graphic Design Certificate

Weekdays, sundays, or evenings
84 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Begin your journey as a professional graphic designer by learning the essential skills and tools used by industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and create a stunning portfolio to showcase your talent to potential employers or clients.

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Front-End Web Development Certificate

Weekdays or evenings
108 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Learn front-end web development with HTML & CSS, and JavaScript, and gain skills in building responsive websites for any screen size. Additionally, learn how to use WordPress, the world's leading content management system, to create customizable websites and edit content without coding experience.

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Motion Graphics Certificate

Weekdays or evenings
96 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Learn motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D Lite. Develop your skills in animation, video editing, and special effects, and create a motion graphics demo reel to showcase your work to potential clients or employers.

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Full-Stack Web Development Certificate

Weekdays or evenings
420 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Gain the skills and knowledge to become a Full Stack Developer and meet the growing demand for professionals who can develop and maintain web applications. This project-oriented course teaches you how to code websites from scratch, and you'll build a portfolio of working web applications to showcase to potential employers.

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UX & UI Design Certificate

Evenings or weekdays
132 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Learn the skills to become a UX/UI Designer. This course covers design concepts, industry tools like Figma, and research methodologies. Get career-focused training, build a portfolio, and receive one-on-one mentoring and prepare for a career in UX/UI design.

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Video Editing Certificate

Weekdays or evenings
78 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a skilled Video Editor by learning video editing, motion graphics, and audio editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Showcase your expertise by creating a professional video editing demo reel to impress prospective clients or employers.

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Web Design Certificate

Weekdays or evenings
162 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

In this certificate program, you will become a well-rounded Web Designer and learn to design webpages, code them with HTML & CSS, and JavaScript, and build websites with WordPress, allowing you to create a diverse portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.

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UI Design Certificate

Graphic Design Certificate

Front-End Web Development Certificate

Motion Graphics Certificate

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate

UX & UI Design Certificate

Video Editing Certificate

Web Design Certificate