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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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    Find the Best Graphic Design Course for Your Goals

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      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping, Wireframing, Sprint Planning

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      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, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance

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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Agile Software Development, User Experience, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Experience Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Agile Project Management, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Story, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      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, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Art History, Design, Design Strategies, Typography, Branding, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, HTML and CSS, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Flask (Web Framework), Generative AI, Unit Testing, ChatGPT, Engineering Software, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Design, Software Development Tools, OpenAI, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Principles of UX/UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Prototyping

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Storytelling, User Research, Business Modeling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      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, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Xbox

      Fundamentals of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

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

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • UX Design: Research, Prototyping, Accessible Interactions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Ideas from the History of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • IBM AI Developer: IBM
    • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera Project Network

    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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