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Visual Design Courses

Visual design courses can help you learn color theory, typography, layout principles, and visual hierarchy. You can build skills in creating compelling graphics, designing user interfaces, and developing branding strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, that support executing design projects and collaborating with teams. Additionally, you may explore methods for conducting user research and applying design thinking to solve visual communication challenges.


Popular Visual Design Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Wireframing, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Adobe InDesign CC: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI), Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Generative AI for Creative Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Ideation, Adobe Acrobat, Presentations, Generative AI, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Illustrator, Storytelling, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Branding, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, Design Research, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, Database Management, MySQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Architecture, Data Store

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Product Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Creativity

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Visualize and Pitch Your Product With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Presentations, Product Demonstration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Responsible AI, Branding, Proposal Development, Brand Management, Visual Design, Content Creation, Creative Design, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Data Literacy, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Forecasting, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Software Documentation, Code Review, Software Development, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Documentation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, AI Workflows, Test Automation, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Software Documentation, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Code Review, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Software Development, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Timelines, Social Sciences

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

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    Adobe

    Promote Community Events With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Target Audience, Adobe Express, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Community Outreach, Content Creation, Event Planning, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Copywriting, Visual Design, Marketing Channel, Graphic Design, Branding, Strategic Partnership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • Adobe InDesign CC: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Generative AI for Creative Workflows: Adobe
  • Meta React Native: Meta
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM
  • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
  • Visualize and Pitch Your Product With AI: Adobe
  • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM

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