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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


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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    3D Character Rigging in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, Design and Product

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design social media content with Piktochart

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Instagram, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Adobe InDesign Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides, Document Management, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Data Wrangling, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Canva pour les débutants

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Build Creative Concepts for Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Communication, Design Thinking, Adobe Express, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Generative AI, Prototyping, Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Cloud, Market Opportunities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Logo Design, Storytelling, Branding, Product Design, Design Strategies, Social Media, Design, Marketing Design, Design Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adobe Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Storyboarding, Visual Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • 3D Character Rigging in Blender: Packt
  • Design social media content with Piktochart: Coursera
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera
  • Adobe InDesign Masterclass: Packt
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • Canva pour les débutants: Coursera

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