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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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    Microsoft

    Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prototyping, User Research

    4.5
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Online Course Printables using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Business, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agent Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LangChain, OpenAI API, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Linux Commands, Data Warehousing, Bash (Scripting Language), Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Airflow, Data Visualization, Shell Script, Dashboard, IBM DB2, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Linux, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Creative Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Branding, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Analytics, Campaign Management, Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Model Deployment, Restful API, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, Agentic systems, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Return On Investment, Product Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Design Online Course Printables using Canva: Coursera
  • AI Agent Developer: Vanderbilt University
  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • Generative AI in Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
  • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM

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