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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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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    940 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, AWS Kinesis, Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Visualization

    4.8
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    561 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Visualization, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Positivity, Team Performance Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Resilience, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Growth Strategies, Self-Awareness

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

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    University of California San Diego

    Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Data Validation, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    595 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R (Software)

    4.3
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram

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

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    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Zero Trust Network Access, Malware Protection, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Software As A Service, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    547 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The 3D Printing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Scalability, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    612 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • JavaScript Basics: University of California, Davis
  • Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel: SkillUp
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • The Growth Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation: Palo Alto Networks
  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego

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