Graphic Design

Graphic Design is a creative process that combines text and graphics to communicate an effective message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and other types of visual communication. Coursera's Graphic Design catalogue helps you master the concepts and software that every designer must know. You'll learn about design principles and theoretical concepts which are crucial for creating effective visual communication. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience with various tools and techniques for print and digital designs, such as Adobe Creative Suite, typography, color theory, designing for multiple mediums, and the impact of design on branding. This skill is a must-have whether you're a professional artist, an aspiring designer, or someone interested in the visual communication field.
20credentials
60courses

Filter by

Skip to search results

Subject
Required

Language
Required

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.

Level
Required

Duration
Required

Subtitles
Required

Educator
Required

Find the best Graphic Design course for your goals

  • Status: Free Trial

    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Photography, Adobe InDesign, Image Quality, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Art History, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Status: AI skills

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Productivity Software, Visual Design, File Management, Process Design, Design Reviews, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Presentations, Client Services, Content Creation, Branding, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Visual Design, Digital Design, Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    146 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Photography, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

What brings you to Coursera today?

  • Status: Free Trial

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Logo Design, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    149 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Color Theory, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Xbox

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Photoshop, User Experience, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Related roles

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance.

View all

  • Graphic Designer

    This role has a $60,032 median salary ¹.

    Graphic Designer

    description:

    A Graphic Designer develops visual content for print and digital media. They combine art and technology to communicate through images and layout.

    This role has a $60,032 median salary ¹.

    Offered by

    Adobe_logo
    California Institute of the Arts_logo
    Xbox_logo

  • Content Creator

    This role has a $53,900 median salary ¹.

    Content Creator

    description:

    A Content Creator produces a variety of content formats for digital platforms, including articles, videos, and social media posts.

    This role has a $53,900 median salary ¹.

    Offered by

    Adobe_logo
View all

Most popular

Trending now

New releases

What brings you to Coursera today?

Leading partners

  • Skillshare
  • Adobe
  • California Institute of the Arts
  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • Xbox
  • Arizona State University
  • The State University of New York
  • Michigan State University