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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


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    EDUCBA

    XHTML Front-End Web Design with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Semantic Web, Verification And Validation, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Typography, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Usability, Web Development, Interaction Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Human Factors, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Psychology, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Social Skills, Behavioral Management, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, File Management, UI Components, Design Software, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Advanced Spring Boot: Microservices & System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Configuration Management, API Gateway, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Application Design, Unit Testing, Middleware, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Authentications

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design Brainstorming diagrams for businesses with Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Brainstorming, User Accounts, Business Process Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Team Building

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game Design: Build, Implement & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Debugging, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Workflows, Design Strategies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design & Evaluate Logistics Systems for Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Systems, E-Commerce, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Gap Analysis, Business Strategy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Easy Instagram Reels in Canva: Design & Post

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Canva (Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Productivity, Drive Engagement, Creative Design, Video Production, Animations, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, System Configuration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • XHTML Front-End Web Design with CSS: EDUCBA
  • Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design: Packt
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
  • 3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Advanced Spring Boot: Microservices & System Design: Board Infinity
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Brainstorming diagrams for businesses with Creately: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine Game Design: Build, Implement & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design: Skillshare
  • Design & Evaluate Logistics Systems for Supply Chains: EDUCBA

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