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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


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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Mockups, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Design, Motion Graphics, Branding, AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, Photo Editing, Layout Design

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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Research and Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Color Matching, Version Control

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Software Documentation, Version Control, Prototyping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    633 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Design Strategies, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Market Analysis, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Ideation, Process Development, Strategic Thinking, Design Research, Professional Development, Creative Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, User Centered Design, Design Research, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion As Design

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Creativity, Market Trend, Creative Thinking, Product Design, Production Process, World History, Consumer Behaviour, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
  • Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials: Skillshare
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z: Skillshare
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google

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