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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    658 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Software

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, 3D Assets, Computer-Aided Design, Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Peripheral Devices

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    559 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    The fundamentals of hotel distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel Operations, Marketing Channel, Revenue Management, Direct Selling, Direct Marketing, Travel Arrangements, Booking (Sales), E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Growth Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Web Design and Development, Content Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    445 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Presence, Web Content, Web Design, Git (Version Control System)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Основы графического дизайна

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Design Software, Color Theory, Layout Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    533 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Social Media Content, Infographics, Social Media, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Concision, Social Media Strategy, Recruitment, Professionalism, Writing, Data Visualization, Branding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    691 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Anatomy, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Medical Terminology, Data Visualization, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Visualization, Disabilities, Augmented Reality, Animations, Technical Communication, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Virtual Environment, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    533 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Interior Design: Model & Create Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • 3D Printing Software: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The fundamentals of hotel distribution: ESSEC Business School
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Story and Narrative Development for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera
  • Основы графического дизайна: California Institute of the Arts
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • Biomedical Visualization: University of Glasgow

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