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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


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    L&T EduTech

    A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Low Voltage, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, Plant Operations and Management, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Design, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Manipulating Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Software, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

    4.6
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    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Designing for User Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Ideation, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, User Flows, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Security Software, Servers, Operating Systems

    4.7
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    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Program Development, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Data Access, File I/O

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Virtual Reality, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Facility Management and Maintenance, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Structural Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Drafting and Engineering Design, Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Database Tables with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, SQL, Database Software, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Developing and Delivering a New Product

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Product Requirements, Commercialization, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Team Building, Stakeholder Communications, Market Research, Team Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Banking, Business Strategy, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Structure

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    283 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular graphic design courses

  • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera
  • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
  • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • Introduction to UX/UI Design: IBM
  • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
  • Creating Database Tables with SQL: Coursera

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