Hi Matt
Looks like a good course! I've been using Illustrator for basically everything (even simple bitmap editing!) for years and have a great fondness for it. It's certainly a much better web design, UX tool than most people realise. Especially with the rise of SVGs and @x export requirements.
I've been using Sketch fairly recently but there are some glaring workflow holes to overcome for the seasoned AI user!
I hope PH does wonders for your course, anyway!
Kong
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