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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.


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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Management, Decision Making

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Agile Methodology, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Computer Graphics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Calculus, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Power BI & Power Virtual Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Business Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Data Security, Microsoft Teams, Data Analysis Software, Data Modeling, No-Code Development, Customer Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Systems Integration

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

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Business Modeling, Data Ethics, Design Thinking, Innovation, Customer Data Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Market Opportunities, Data Governance, Technology Strategies, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Product Development, Big Data, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Content Creation With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Generative AI, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, MarTech, ChatGPT, Operational Efficiency

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Design Research, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language, Persona Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Microsoft 365

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Collateral, Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Dashboard, Digital Design, Productivity, Color Theory, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Design Elements And Principles, Planning, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Generative AI in Business: University of Michigan
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Power BI & Power Virtual Agents: Microsoft
  • Quantitative Model Checking: 28DIGITAL
  • Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Platform Thinking: Innovation in digital business models era: Politecnico di Milano
  • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera
  • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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