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Information Design Courses

Information design courses can help you learn visual communication principles, data visualization techniques, user-centered design, and effective storytelling through graphics. You can build skills in layout design, typography, and creating infographics that convey complex information clearly. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Illustrator, Tableau, and Canva, that support crafting engaging presentations and reports that resonate with diverse audiences.

Popular Information Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI for Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering

    4.3 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Client Services, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Adobe InDesign Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Design Strategies, Design Research, Visual Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Fundamentals of Instructional Design

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Training and Development, Developing Training Materials, Adult Learning Principles, Program Evaluation, Education Software and Technology, Employee Training, Needs Assessment, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Adult Education, Multimedia, Media Production, Gap Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (150) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, User Experience Design, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Security Software, Software Design Patterns, Threat Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Automation, Design Strategies, Cryptography

    4.6 stars, 438 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Digital Content, Videography, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Creative Design, Learning Strategies, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

    4.8 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to User Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Requirements Elicitation, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Research

    4.6 stars, 9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Designing Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Content Management, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Usability Testing, Design and Product, Information Management, Product Design, Web Development, Web Applications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Learning Design & Instructional Tech Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Education and Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Curriculum Development, Analysis, Adult Education, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Ethics, Change Management, Innovation, Data Access, Digital Communications, Natural Language Processing

    4.5 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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