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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    313 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Create a Cosmetic Anomaly Detection Model using Visual Inspection AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Anomaly Detection, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Interactive Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Software Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Strategic Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Process Design, Coordinating, Business Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Governance, Coordination, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    306 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Solution Design & Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Sales Engineering, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, B2B Sales, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Consultative Selling, Proposal Development, Enterprise Sales, Selling Techniques, Business Risk Management, Sales Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), General Sales Practices, Proposal Writing, Problem Solving, Value-Based Care

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Research, Public History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    770 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Geotechnical Foundation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Research Reports, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Test Equipment, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Design Specifications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Bridge Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Materials science, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Design Specifications, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Stormwater Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Finite Element Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploy and Test a Visual Inspection AI Component Anomaly Detection Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, Image Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
  • Create a Cosmetic Anomaly Detection Model using Visual Inspection AI: Google Cloud
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Solution Design & Presentation: Coursera
  • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map: EDUCBA
  • Words Spun Out of Images: Visual and Literary Culture in Nineteenth Century Japan: The University of Tokyo
  • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
  • Making Architecture: IE Business School
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo

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