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    Graphic design courses can help you learn how to create visual content using layout, typography, and imagery to communicate ideas and tell stories.

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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, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Drive Engagement

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Design of Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Quality Control

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      364 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, User Research, Data Ethics

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Packt

      Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Portfolio Management, Animations, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Branding, Social Media Content, Instagram

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Advertising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Coursera Instructor Network

      UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Interactive Design, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

      Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Design Thinking, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Communication, Design, Content Creation, Student-Centred Learning, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, Development Environment, Flask (Web Framework), Generative AI, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, Engineering Software, Jupyter, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Design, Software Development Tools, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Technical Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Peer Review, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Design Thinking, Pedagogy, Media Production, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      390 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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
    • Design of Experiments: Arizona State University
    • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects: Packt
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
    • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
    • IBM AI Developer: IBM

    Why Learn Graphic Design?

    Graphic design is the art of visual communication—using images, typography, and layout to convey ideas and tell stories. It’s essential in marketing, branding, and digital content, shaping how people engage with information every day. Whether you’re building creative skills or expanding career options, graphic design supports versatile, impactful work across industries.

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