Flash is mainly used for web pages. If you are engaged in web advertising design in the future, you need to master Flash animation technology.

The core technologies of graphic designers are Photoshop(PS) and Illustrator(AI).

Indesign(ID) is mainly used for typesetting, such as the production of manuals, picture albums and books, which may be used in the future. If you know AI, ID is easier to master.

Corel DRAW, which is currently used by advertising companies, has been withdrawn from China due to the shrinking market. AI software can completely replace Corel DRAW, so it's enough for you to understand this software as a basis.

FREEHAND stopped developing a few years after it was acquired by Adobe. Domestic advertising companies are basically useless, and this software can be ignored.

If you want to work as a graphic designer, I suggest you know about the industry qualification certification. At present, ACAA designer certification is authoritative, which mainly examines PS+AI and graphic professional foundation and computer operation. Can let you know the basic standards of graphic designer industry.