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Graphic Design Courses

Graphic design courses can help you learn typography, color theory, layout design, and branding strategies. You can build skills in creating visual content for both print and digital platforms, as well as developing a keen eye for aesthetics and composition. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, that support executing design projects and bringing your creative ideas to life.


Popular Graphic Design Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Digital Design, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Visual Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Web Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Interactive Design, No-Code Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Aesthetics, Design, Social Studies, Art History, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, Creativity, 3D Modeling, World History, Social Impact

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Creative Design, Design Research, Public History, Brand Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Mockups, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Systems Design, Technical Communication, Typography, Motion Graphics, Design Research, User Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Student Engagement, Design Reviews, Teaching, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Classroom Management, Media Production, Creative Design, Collaborative Software, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Security Controls, Augmented Reality, Information Privacy

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    428 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Space

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Technical Communication, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Software Visualization, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, User Centered Design, Design Research, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Mockups, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy: Skillshare
  • Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design: Skillshare
  • Fashion as Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma: Google
  • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • Graphic Design Theory - Space: Skillshare
  • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder

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