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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.6 (650) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Y

    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Architectural Engineering, Economic Development, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Aesthetics

    ★ 4.7 (506) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Database Theory, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability, UI/UX Research, Threat Modeling, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability Testing, Vulnerability Management, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Security Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle

    ★ 4.6 (438) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Development Testing, Continuous Deployment, Unit Testing, Continuous Delivery, Application Security, CI/CD, Integration Testing, Software Development

    ★ 4.7 (567) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Analytics, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (526) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.4 (483) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools

    ★ 4.6 (431) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, R Programming, Debugging, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Analysis, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.2 (576) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Case Studies, Building Design, Economic Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.6 (521) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    قيادة الفرق

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Performance Analysis, People Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Motivational Skills, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (741) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Coverage, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.5 (471) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Pre-MBA Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Data Science

    ★ 4.6 (310) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create Charts and Dashboard using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Combining Scrum with Other Agile Methodologies: LearnQuest
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Conociendo Canva, tu nueva herramienta de diseño favorita: Coursera
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
  • قيادة الفرق: University of Michigan

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