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Web Design Courses

Web design courses can help you learn layout design, color theory, typography, and responsive design techniques. You can build skills in user interface design, accessibility standards, and creating engaging user experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe XD, Figma, and Sketch, that support prototyping and collaborating on design projects. You'll also explore HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics, enabling you to implement your designs effectively and understand how they function on the web.


Popular Web Design Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Wireframing, Software Design, Mockups, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, 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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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    How to create presentations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Web Content, Infographics, Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Developing Training Materials, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Marketing, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Workflow Management, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera
  • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera
  • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera
  • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera
  • Create and Design Digital Products using Canva: Coursera
  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • How to create presentations using Canva: Coursera
  • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera
  • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera

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Frequently Asked Questions about Web Design

Browse the web design courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan(https://www.coursera.org/specializations/web-design
  • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
  • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
  • Google UX Design: Google
  • Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS: University of Washington
  • Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma: Packt
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera Project Network
  • Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS: University of Washington‎

Web Design courses on Coursera provide learners with essential skills needed to create functional and visually appealing websites, including:

  • Fundamentals of web design, such as layout principles, typography, and color theory
  • Techniques for creating responsive designs that work on various devices
  • Use of web design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma for prototyping and wireframing
  • Understanding of user experience (UX) principles to enhance site usability
  • Skills for incorporating multimedia content effectively, such as images, videos, and animations
  • Best practices for search engine optimization (SEO) that influence web design
  • Basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement custom designs ‎

No prior experience in coding is required to begin with entry-level web design courses on Coursera. The courses are designed to guide learners through the basics to more advanced topics at their own pace:

  • Beginners will learn foundational web technologies and design principles.
  • Intermediate learners can enhance their skills with courses on specific design tools and programming languages.
  • Advanced learners may explore complex projects involving UX/UI, advanced interactivity, and dynamic web applications.‎

Participating in Web Design courses on Coursera can lead to a variety of credentials that showcase your skills and knowledge:

  • Course Certificates: Earn a certificate for each web design course you complete, demonstrating your expertise in specific areas of web design.
  • Professional Certificates: These certificates are designed to prepare you for professional roles in web design by consolidating a wide range of design skills.
  • Specializations: Engage in a series of courses that focus on comprehensive topics in web design, culminating in a hands-on project that demonstrates your ability to apply your learning practically.‎

Proficiency in web design can open up diverse career opportunities, such as:

  • Web Designer: Creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly websites.
  • UI/UX Designer: Designing interfaces that offer an optimal user experience.
  • Front-End Developer: Implementing design on the web using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Digital Media Specialist: Integrating multimedia content into web designs to enhance user engagement.
  • Freelance Web Designer: Working independently to provide web design services to clients across various industries.‎

Yes. You can start learning web design on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many web design courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in web design, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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