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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Python Programming
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Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Typography, API Design, Web Applications, Digital Design, React.js, Javascript, Web Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Cloud Development, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Prompt Patterns, Cloud Applications, Software Development, Text Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Cloud Deployment, Data Storage Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Technical Communication, Data Quality, Data Validation, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, General Networking, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Case Law, Lawsuits
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Research Reports, Research and Design, Brainstorming, Planning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Document Management, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours