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    Study visual design for creating compelling visuals. Learn about color theory, typography, and layout design for print and digital media.

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, File Management, Unix Shell, Scrum (Software Development), Application Deployment, Linux, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Design Digital Products using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Electrical Wiring, Laboratory Equipment, Design Specifications, Debugging, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills

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

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      504 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Regression Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
    • Create and Design Digital Products using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
    • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest

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