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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.


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    IBM

    Intermediate Web and Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Frontend Performance, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Tuning, Build Tools, Debugging, Web Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Development Testing, WordPress, Javascript

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Communication, Business Communication, Graphic Design

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of London

    International Business Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Value Propositions, Marketing, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Cultural Responsiveness

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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    A Masterclass in Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, Computer Graphics, Adobe Illustrator, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creative Design, Typography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Security Strategy, Operational Performance Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Diagram Design

    Build toward a degree

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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Навыки Excel для бизнеса: Основы

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Writing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Mobile Development, Interactive Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Intermediate Web and Front-End Development: IBM
  • Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365: Coursera
  • International Business Capstone: University of London
  • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera
  • A Masterclass in Animation: Skillshare
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
  • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera
  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
  • 材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1)): National Taiwan University

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