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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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      Skillshare

      Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Branding, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Design Strategies, Creative Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Process Design, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Self Service Technologies, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Image Analysis, Data Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Web Design, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Mobile Development, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, Project Management, Test Engineering, Product Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Database Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Configuration Management, Data Import/Export, Software Engineering, Database Design, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence

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

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Typography, Style Guides, Brand Strategy, Branding, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Ideation, Digital Design, Color Theory, Market Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Sociology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Business, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture, Resource Management, Professional Networking, Learning Theory

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Facebook, Photo Editing, Design, Drive Engagement, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Typography, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Strategies, Graphic Design, Creativity, Color Matching, Software Design Patterns, Color Theory, Digital Design, Automation

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Analytical Skills, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Design: Banners & Profile Pics

      Skills you'll gain: Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted: Skillshare
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
    • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
    • Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design: Coursera
    • Surface Pattern Design: Principles, Drawing and Collections: Skillshare

    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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