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Design courses can help you learn graphic design principles, user interface design, branding strategies, and visual storytelling techniques. You can build skills in color theory, typography, layout composition, and creating user-centered designs. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma, that support bringing your design concepts to life and collaborating effectively with teams.

Popular Design Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Cloud Storage, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Communication Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Chat

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Business Solutions, Spreadsheet Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Technical Management, Project Risk Management, Human Capital, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Team Building, Scalability, Diversity Training

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Autodesk, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Model Optimization, Graphical Tools, Fine-tuning, Color Theory, Layout Design, Editing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Application Development, Java, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Kalman Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Simulations, Integral Calculus, Correlation Analysis, Control Systems, Probability, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Engineering Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Software, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Science and Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Memory Management, Grafana, Web Applications, Program Development, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Communication Systems, Data Sharing

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Storyboard in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Content Creation, Presentations, Animations, Motion Graphics, Dashboard, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Platform Thinking: what’s beyond Uber?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Shared Media, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Google Chat: Google Cloud
  • Managing AI Projects: From Strategy to Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
  • 3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation: EDUCBA
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
  • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • Build social awareness content for Facebook with Canva: Coursera
  • Create a Storyboard in Canva: Coursera

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