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Graphic Design Courses

Graphic design courses can help you learn typography, color theory, layout design, and branding strategies. You can build skills in creating visual content for both print and digital platforms, as well as developing a keen eye for aesthetics and composition. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, that support executing design projects and bringing your creative ideas to life.

Popular Graphic Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Display Devices

    ā˜… 4.9 (167) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Process Modeling, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Functional Requirement, Software Design, Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis Tools, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Software Development, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    ā˜… 4.6 (53) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Security, Java, Containerization, Spring Framework, SQL, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

    ā˜… 4.5 (51) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Agile Project Management, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Organizational Structure, Relationship Building

    ā˜… 4.8 (63) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Digital Analysis, Tableau Software, Model Evaluation, Information Management, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis

    ā˜… 4.8 (71) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, API Design, Android Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Android Jetpack, Mobile Development, Database Application, Database Management, Data Persistence, Databases, JSON, Database Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, SQL, Data Access, Relational Databases

    ā˜… 4.7 (62) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Chat

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Business Solutions, Spreadsheet Software

    ā˜… 4.6 (62) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Documents, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

    ā˜… 4.7 (47) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms

    ā˜… 2.9 (68) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introducción al HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Language, Web Design, Semantic Web, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Presence, Verification And Validation

    ā˜… 4.6 (51) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, AI powered creativity, Target Audience, Content Creation, AI Enablement, Writing and Editing, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Marketing Automation, Generative AI, Driving engagement

    ā˜… 4 (58) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

    ā˜… 4.5 (24) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular graphic design courses

  • Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis:Ā IBM
  • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment:Ā SkillUp
  • Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders:Ā Microsoft
  • Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions:Ā Imperial College London
  • Working with Data in Android:Ā Meta
  • Google Chat:Ā Google Cloud
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer:Ā Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción al HTML5:Ā University of Michigan

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