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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


  • L

    Logical Operations

    Database Design: A Modern Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Databases, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Documentation, Construction Estimating, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Cost Estimation

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review

    4.7 stars, 297 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (297) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Network Design and Redundancy

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Network Switches, Firewall, Enterprise Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Visio Workflow Design and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Timelines, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Mapping, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Process Modeling, Process Design, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Animations, Process Modeling, Automation

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    RF/Microwave Design - S-parameter Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Communication Systems, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Test Equipment, Electronics, Performance Testing, Electronic Components, Technical Design, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Design, Design and Product, Grant Applications, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    CloverETL: Design, Analyze & Optimize Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Workflow Management, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Data Structures, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Documents, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design Restaurant Lounge Interiors with AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, Design Software, Technical Design, Functional Design, Design, Human Factors, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Conceptual Design

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Learn AI Agents: Design, Build & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, AI literacy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Professional Development

    4.9 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Organizational Leadership, Functional Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Technical Design, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Design Specifications, Performance Metric, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular visual design courses

  • Database Design: A Modern Approach: Logical Operations
  • Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD: EDUCBA
  • Game Design Document: Define the Art & Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • Intermediate Network Design and Redundancy: Packt
  • Microsoft Visio Workflow Design and Automation: Microsoft
  • RF/Microwave Design - S-parameter Analysis: Coursera
  • CloverETL: Design, Analyze & Optimize Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Design Restaurant Lounge Interiors with AutoCAD: EDUCBA
  • Learn AI Agents: Design, Build & Deploy: AI CERTs

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