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Visual Design Courses

Visual design courses can help you learn color theory, typography, layout principles, and visual hierarchy. You can build skills in creating compelling graphics, designing user interfaces, and developing branding strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, that support executing design projects and collaborating with teams. Additionally, you may explore methods for conducting user research and applying design thinking to solve visual communication challenges.


Popular Visual Design Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD MEP & Commercial Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    UX Research and Information Architecture 

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Prioritization, Tree Maps

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAP

    Strategic Analysis and Solution Design

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Portfolio Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Solution Design, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Planning, System Implementation, Plan Execution, Change Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Specific Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Sustainable Technologies, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    247 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Capture, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Design Software, Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Technical Design, Network Analysis, Scripting

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Agentic Strategy: Discover, Design, and Prototype

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Journey Mapping, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Gemini, User Flows, Value Engineering, No-Code Development, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Business Priorities, Prototyping, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    269 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive Document Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Canva (Software), Layout Design, Digital Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Browser Compatibility, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Software Testing, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • AutoCAD MEP & Commercial Infrastructure Design: EDUCBA
  • UX Research and Information Architecture : IBM
  • Strategic Analysis and Solution Design: SAP
  • Design of Specific Systems: L&T EduTech
  • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera
  • Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agentic Strategy: Discover, Design, and Prototype: Google Cloud

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