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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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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Integrity, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Philanthropy, Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Finance, Financial Analysis

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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Vulnerability Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management

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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Debugging, Game Design, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Program Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Usability, Style Guides, Wireframing, Mockups, UI Components

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Code Reusability

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xbox

    Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Product Testing, Hardware Design, Mockups, Product Development, Development Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Materials science, Electronics

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Culture, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Experience Design, Presentations, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Story, Usability, Storyboarding, User Research, Design Research, Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    148 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, System Configuration, Graphic Design, Typography, Creativity

    2.8
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    40 reviews

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    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(二)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Market Data, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Maintainability, Functional Design, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design: Coursera
  • Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox
  • Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing: Arizona State University
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google: Google

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