Visual Communications and Digital Marketing
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education · Ventura, CA
- Cost
- $8,267
- Length
- 34 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- 100%
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 26
Small group — treat with caution
- Finished the program
- 100%Based on 12 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 100%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- $12,000A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Where California publishes a separate figure for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Job ads may call this: Account Executive · Promotions Manager · Promotions Director · Communications Manager
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.
- Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
- Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
- Manage sales team, including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
Show 2 more things this job involves
- Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
- Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
What this pays in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) | $90,290 | $145,918 | $220,447 |
| Across California | $74,021 | $170,036 | $326,751 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $170,036per year
- Projected openings
- 3,210
- Projected change
- +2.6%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
California publishes no separate figure for this job in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA. The statewide figures above are the only ones there are.
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- Under 5 years in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Employers usually expect some time in a related job as well as the training. Ask the provider what their graduates did before they were hired.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 66% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 19% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 0.7%
- High school diploma
- 3%
- Started college, no degree
- 9%
- Two-year degree
- 6%
- Four-year degree
- 66%
- Master's degree
- 14%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Market Analyst · Market Researcher · Demographic Analyst · Market Research Analyst
- Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
- Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
- Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.
- Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data.
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.
- Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace.
- Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.
What this pays in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) | $46,324 | $81,444 | $152,710 |
| Across California | $49,253 | $96,289 | $184,647 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA (Ventura County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $96,289per yearOxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: $79,232
- Projected openings
- 122,600Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 1,470
- Projected change
- +9.4%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 57% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 18% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 1%
- High school diploma
- 5%
- Started college, no degree
- 8%
- Two-year degree
- 4%
- Four-year degree
- 57%
- Master's degree
- 22%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
For the student who wants a career in graphics, this program offers basic instruction in using a computer to draw, to correct and enhance photographs, to publications and slide shows to promote products, and to then meaningful web pages. It is also available via distance education and hybrid models with training on how to use Zoom and Canvas LMS. All students learn to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, which form the basis of most jobs, as employers assume that applicants can use these programs to various marketing and other materials that are vital to the positions. Students then move the Adobe suite of products. They are introduced to Illustrator, where they learn intricate ways to vector graphics. As a final, they a logo and then use it in an ad or other illustration using the various methods learned in the course. This should be a project to include in their portfolio of work to show prospective employers and clients.After Illustrator, students learn to use InDesign to desktop publishing materials, including brochures, ads, catalogs, books, and other promotional materials for professional use. Again, the final includes producing portfolio-quality brochures, multi-page catalogs or newsletters, and other materials that highlight the competencies they learned in this class.The Photoshop course introduces students to the ways in which bitmap graphics can enhance and correct photographs, artistic graphic designs, and save them for use in print or on web pages. When finished with the lessons, students will one or more documents that use various competencies, including photo adjustments, animation, and other capabilities of the program.Finally, the students learn to and edit web pages using HTML coding, then move on to learn to use Dreamweaver for more sophisticated options for designing web pages. They also learn the basics of search engine optimization, or SEO. If time permits, students become familiar with the basics of WordPress.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
America`s Job Center of California OxnardComprehensive center
Phone: 805-648-WORK (9675)
2901 N. Ventura RoadThird FloorOxnard, CA 93036-1150about 3.2 miles away
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Has a veterans' representative
America`s Job Center of California - Simi ValleyAffiliate site
Phone: 805-648-WORK (9675) or toll-free at 833-810-9675
2900 N. Madera Rd.County of Ventura Human Services Center Suite 100Simi Valley, CA 93065about 24.6 miles away
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
How this gets paid for, and what to ask →
Whether a person can have a program paid for is decided by their local workforce development board and the America's Job Center staff who interview them — not by this site, and not by the training provider. California has 45 local workforce development areas and each sets its own policies, so the answer can differ between two people in neighboring counties. Nothing here is a promise of funding or a determination of eligibility.
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