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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 California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Target Audience, Branding, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    ★ 4.6 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Interactive Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Data Sharing, Design Reviews, Design Software, Version Control

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Software, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Warehousing, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Database Administration, Data Visualization Software, Star Schema, Dashboard Creation, Linux Commands, Unix, Data Integrity, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Analytics, Database Architecture and Administration, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.6 (7.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Wireframing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    ★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Classification Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Business Risk Management, Data Literacy

    ★ 4.2 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Peer Review, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (7.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Photoshop Basics: Smart Workflows, Retouching & Masking

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Generative AI, Editing, Digital Design, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Influencing: Storytelling, Change Management and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Transformation, Risk Analysis, Negotiation, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials: Skillshare
  • Meta Database Engineer: Meta
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Mastering Data Analysis in Excel: Duke University
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
  • Typography and Color Theory in Design with Canva: Coursera

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